Scientists have created technology that will enable our computers, and all optic communication devices, to run 100 times faster through terahertz microchips. [ + ]

An international research team is paving the way for brighter, lighter and more energy-efficient TVs and smart devices. [ + ]

STMicroelectronics has announced the validation of its LSM6DSL 6-axis inertial sensor and LPS22HB pressure sensor for Alibaba IoT's ecosystem, which enables users to create complete IoT nodes and gateway solutions with good time to market. [ + ]

Researchers have busted a 20-year-old myth surrounding solar cell production, finding that previous assumptions about the chemical processes involved are inaccurate. [ + ]

Researchers have created microelectromechanical relays suitable for harsh environments — by coating the contacts with nanocrystalline layers of graphite. [ + ]

STMicroelectronics and Sigfox have announced a collaboration agreement to support the demand for connected devices for a broad range of applications. [ + ]

One of the world's early computer software editors, which is still in use today, is being released for free use by developers around the world. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a new type of lens using standard computer-chip technology that could replace the bulky layers and complex geometries of traditional curved lenses. [ + ]

Professor Jian Sun has been awarded the 2017 R. David Middlebrook Outstanding Achievement Award from the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS). [ + ]

Researchers are developing layered oxides for zinc-ion batteries, in a study that seeks to overcome the issues associated with scaling up lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]

German and Japanese researchers have successfully demonstrated how the doping of organic semiconductors can be simulated and experimentally verified. [ + ]

New electronic and electrical devices are reintroducing toxins very similar to those in tobacco smoke, diesel fumes, asbestos and other killers, according to IDTechEx. [ + ]

A cup holder that wirelessly charges electronic devices in a 3D space has been developed by the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute in South Korea. [ + ]

Velankani Electronics has collaborated with STMicroelectronics on the design and development of Velankani's Prysm smart meters for the Indian market. [ + ]

Multinational electronics company TDK has announced its acquisition of Chirp Microsystems and formed a joint development agreement with StoreDot. [ + ]