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Wireless

January 30, 2019 by Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press, Ottawa

Ottawa strikes $40M research deal on 5G technology with Nokia

The federal government will announce up to $40 million for Finnish telecom giant Nokia on Thursday to conduct research on 5G wireless technology in Canada. The funding comes as Ottawa is in the middle of a comprehensive national-security review of the potential…

January 25, 2019 by Stephen Law

Connectors with simple push-on mating design

AMPHENOL SV SMPM connectors for high density, high-frequency applications provide microwave performance through 65GHz and less than .140-inch center-to-center spacing. Devices are suitable when minimum board separation width is needed. Devices are available in multiple configurations to accommodate any board-to-board…

January 24, 2019 by Joe McDonald, The Associated Press, Bejing

Huawei announces 5G smartphone based on own technology

Chinese tech giant Huawei announced plans Wednesday to release a next-generation smartphone based on its own technology instead of U.S. components, stepping up efforts to compete with Western industry leaders in the face of Washington’s warnings the company might be a security…

January 22, 2019 by David Paddon, The Canadian Press, Toronto

Huawei to grow Canadian R&D budget

Chinese telecom giant to add more software engineers as part of 5-year plan: president

January 21, 2019 by EP&T Magazine

First battery-free Bluetooth sticker sensor tag demonstrated

Amazon Web Services, Avery Dennison and Samsung join Wiliot’s original investor group, anticipating a future where paper thin battery-free Bluetooth sensors connect people with packaging and products.

January 19, 2019 by EP&T Magazine

Osram and GaN Systems introduce ultrafast laser driver

Firms aim to develop the breakthrough in LiDAR laser driver technology

January 18, 2019 by Stephen Law

Next gen laminates serve automotive radar sensor apps

ROGERS CORP RO3003G2 high-frequency PTFE circuit laminate materials provide radar sensor designers with improved insertion loss and reduced dielectric constant (Dk) variation. The combination of optimized resin and filler content along with the introduction of Very Low Profile ED copper…

January 17, 2019 by Antonio Garzón, automotive semiconductor senior analyst, IHS Markit

Automotive Infotainment cruises on high at CES

Main infotainment semiconductor and electronics trends observed at CES 2019

January 12, 2019 by EP&T Magazine

Innovation at CES unites industries, fuels global economy

Technology innovation across every major and emerging industry has been unveiled this week at CES 2019, including the latest in AI, 5G, entertainment, sports, automotive, resilience and smart cities. With keynotes from the leaders of AMD and AT&T, sessions featuring executives…

January 9, 2019 by EP&T Magazine

LG Electronics’ promise of AI for an even better life

Keynote delivered by CTO at CES 2019 envisions life enhanced by next generation of consumer-focused artificial intelligence innovations

January 8, 2019 by David Paddon, The Canadian Press, Toronto

CES 2019 opens with transformative tech that will change lives

CES 2019 opens today, unveiling the latest transformative technologies that will redefine industries, improve lives and solve some of today’s most pressing global challenges. The world’s largest and most influential tech event features some 4,500 exhibiting companies, including a record 1,200+…

January 8, 2019 by Anick Jesdanun, The Associated Press, New York

Tech items at home are getting smarter and creepier

Internet-connected 'smarts' are creeping into cars, refrigerators, thermostats, toys and just about everything else in your home