Neowin News Feed for: Electronics

This powerful material had to go through a torture test to help solve long standing puzzle

Sayan Sen — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:46:01 +0000

This powerful substance underwent a stress test so that we could unravel a decades-old scientific mystery. Read more...

Virgin Media O2 has renewed a staggering amount of unused business devices

Paul Hill — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:34:01 +0000

Virgin Media O2 has relaunched its O2 Recycle for Business service to give companies an easy way to get rid of their old phones. The service ensures that old devices are kept out of landfills. Read more...

5.3 billion mobile phones will become e-waste in 2022: Study

Justin Luna — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:32:01 +0000

The WEEE Forum found that over 5 billion mobile phones today will end up as e-waste. According to them, users might keep their phones in drawers or toss them into bins instead of recycling them. Read more...

USB-C to become charging standard for most electronics in EU by 2024

Usama Jawad — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:37:44 +0000

The European Union has agreed to make USB-C the charging standard for a wide range of electronics, including phones and tablets, by 2024. The legislation will also apply to laptops around 2026. Read more...

After chip shortage, manufacturers are now facing shortage of chip-making equipment

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:08:01 +0000

High demand for tech and supply chain chaos has resulted in chip shortages across the world. However, companies can't make more chips since now they are facing a shortage of chip-making tools. Read more...

Amazon India to make products like Fire TV Stick devices locally

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:16:01 +0000

The Indian arm of tech giant Amazon has announced that it is going to start manufacturing Amazon products locally. This includes electronics such as the Amazon Fire TV Stick devices. Read more...

Japan's NEC showcases a ‘flying car' at a steady ten feet for a minute

Ather Fawaz — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:18:01 +0000

The Japanese electronics manufacturer NEC, showcases a stable, unmanned flying vehicle that is primarily aimed for delivery purposes but has other potential use-cases in the future. Read more...

TechBargains: These deals include Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SSD for under $70

Steven Parker — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 20:02:01 +0000

It's a New Year and that means new deals for you. In our bumper list of links that cover you in just about every room in your home, you'll find a 4K GoPro + $50 gift card for just $399 and more. Read more...

CES 2018 starts Monday - Here's what you can expect

John Keefer — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 15:00:04 +0000

One of the biggest electronics shows in the world kicks off next week, and we will be there to bring you all the latest news and product info. In the meantime, here's a rundown of what to expect. Read more...

Study claims 49.2 million tons of e-waste was produced globally in 2016

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 02:34:01 +0000

A newly released study shows that we aren't doing a good job of recycling, as globally we are producing 49.2 million tons of e-waste and only recycling about 20 percent through proper channels. Read more...

The US government has lifted its laptop ban on three airlines

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:38:01 +0000

The United States government has lifted its controversial laptop ban on Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Emirates Airline. The ban on tablets and e-book readers is lifted as well. Read more...

An enterprising techie used HoloLens to circumvent the US ban on laptops in-flight

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:20:01 +0000

The US announced last March a ban on the use of devices larger than smartphones on flights originating from certain Middle Eastern countries but one user circumvented it through the use of HoloLens. Read more...

Australia considers an electronics ban of its own on international flights

Boyd Chan — Wed, 17 May 2017 10:08:02 +0000

After having initially decided not to follow the US electronics ban on international flights back in March, the Australian Prime Minister has indicated that the matter is still under consideration. Read more...

Fujitsu announces six new enterprise tablets and PCs headed for Japan

Florin Bodnarescu — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 13:32:01 +0000

Japanese manufacturer Fujitsu has announced a range of new models across its desktop, laptop and tablet PC offerings, with the latest Intel 7th generation Core processors. Available in Japan. Read more...

Qatar Airways to offer laptop rental service to customers after US tech ban

Mina Esapa — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:34:01 +0000

Qatar Airways will now offer free laptops for business class passengers in flights to the US, after the decision of American authorities to ban certain devices in flights from select countries. Read more...

UK follows US; bans electronic devices in cabins on flights from six Islamic countries

Gurkaran Singh — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 11:06:01 +0000

Britain's ban follows the US one prohibiting electronic gadgets bigger than a phone in cabins on flights from eight Muslim-majority countries. The UK ban, however, pertains to six Islamic countries. Read more...

'White Graphene' nanotubes could be used to cool down your smartphone

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:10:01 +0000

Researchers have created a 3D structure out of boron nitride nanotubes and sheets that has remarkable thermal properties. The material could be used inside future electronics for cooling. Read more...

Foxconn and UniMicron under investigation by Chinese authorities

Paul Ferson — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:22:05 +0000

Foxconn and UniMicron, two of the biggest manufacturing bodies in the electronics industry, are facing investigation by Chinese authorities over claims of polluting rivers with toxic metals. Read more...

iPhone endangers flight as debate about onboard electronics use continues

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:42:04 +0000

As more and more airlines are introducing in-flight Wi-Fi and passengers are demanding to use their smart devices during flights, important groups such as NASA and Boeing are advising caution. Read more...

Researchers create disposable touch-pads

Paul Ferson — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:37:19 +0000

Researchers in France and the United States have created disposable touch-pads, bringing us all one step closer to the future depicted in some forms of media. Read more...

"Up to 50 Ultrabooks" could launch at January's CES

Paul Ferson — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:15:55 +0000

According to the organizer's of January 2012's CES expo, anywhere up to fifty new Ultrabook models could pour onto the market after the show. Read more...

Study: Many consumers still don't buy electronics online

John Callaham — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:03:46 +0000

A new study from the NPD Group claims that while consumers do a lot of research online before buying electronic products, many still don't actually purchase them on a web site. Read more...

Black Friday deals: Get your geek on

Andrew Lyle — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 07:39:51 +0000

Black Friday in the United States is probably one of the biggest holidays next to Christmas. Once a year millions of American's, and even Canadians, lineup outside of outlet stores for hours to get the... Read more...

TechSpot: Patriot Box Office Media Player review

Julio Franco — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:30:40 +0000

The digital age has brought about a new breed of media players designed to handle all your music, movies and television shows in a small compact package. With the growing popularity of Internet-based broadcasts, as... Read more...

Microsoft licenses exFAT technology to LCD TV manufacturer

Kristan Kenney — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:40:05 +0000

Microsoft has announced a patent agreement with Funai Electric Co. Ltd., the manufacturer of LCD televisions sold under brand names such as Philips, Magnavox, Sylvania, and Emerson. In the agreement, Funai will gain access to Microsoft’s... Read more...

U.S. bans electronics on some international flights

Andrew Lyle — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:36:02 +0000

After a scare in the air this week, the U.S. has purposed stronger regulations for incoming international flights to the U.S., which will prevent you from using your electronics on board in some cases. The... Read more...

Where do your old electronics end up?

Tom Warren — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:56:32 +0000

Engadget have posted a couple of videos of regions in China where eletronic waste is disposed of. Named "e-waste" the most toxic is shipped illegally back to China and boiled down for its precious metals.... Read more...

LG Electronics and Netflix simplify Movie Streaming

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:15:11 +0000

LG Electronics and Netflix Incorporated, the world's largest online movie rental service, plan to develop (by the second half of 2008) a set-top box which will allow the streaming of movies and other programming from... Read more...

Foxconn Electronics May Become World's Largest Mobo Maker

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:11:58 +0000

After Asustek Computer, the world's largest maker of computer mainboards, was split into three companies on the 1st of January, 2008, Foxconn Electronics, a major contract manufacturer of electronics, has a lot of chances to... Read more...

Electronics recycled 'in most horrific way'

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:59:18 +0000

Most Americans think they're helping the earth when they recycle their old computers, televisions and cell phones. But chances are they're contributing to a global trade in electronic trash that endangers workers and pollutes the... Read more...

Samsung Electronics sheds 1,600 jobs

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:55:50 +0000

South Korea's Samsung Electronics, the world's largest producer of memory chips, has shed more than 1,630 jobs this year (the first fall in its labour force for five years): from 86,899 eight months ago down... Read more...

Top Executives of Thai Samsung Electronics Arrested

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:58:36 +0000

Park Kwang-kee, managing director of Thai Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a Samsung subsidiary in Thailand, and Kim Chung-jun, the company's general manager, were arrested in Bangkok and turned over to the police's economic and cyber... Read more...

Fraunhofer Institute Powers Electronics With Body Heat

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:16:45 +0000

It's no secret that longer battery life and safer ways to power mobile devices is what the industry is striving for. Researchers from many divisions of the Fraunhofer Institute have teamed up to devise a... Read more...

Microsoft grants Linux patent amnesty to LG Electronics

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:02:37 +0000

Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced a cross-licensing deal with Korean consumer electronics maker LG Electronics Inc. It is the fifth such deal in recent months that involves Redmond's controversial granting of Linux patent 'protection' --... Read more...

LG Electronics to cut PDP production

Sat, 19 May 2007 01:12:54 +0000

LG Electronics has announced plans to cut back production of plasma display panel screens as part of it efforts to improve the business performance of its display operations. The company will close the oldest of... Read more...

Rating Electronics Suppliers on Environmental Sustainability

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:16:40 +0000

Wal-Mart, which already has year-round cell phone and ink cartridge recycling programs as well as computer recycling efforts, is now interested in expanding its focus on "environmental sustainability". At the "Take it Back" conference, the... Read more...

Via eyes consumer electronics

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:44:41 +0000

Taiwan's Via Technologies Inc. will next month begin shipping a new motherboard series and chipset designed to be used in consumer electronics products. The EPIA EX series motherboard is a mini-ITX board, measuring 17 centimeters... Read more...

BitTorrent Partners with Consumer Electronics Manufacturers

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:08:03 +0000

Today, BitTorrent, Inc. has announced a collaborative effort with a number of hardware manufacturers to promote BitTorrent-embedded consumer products. Consumer electronics manufacturers are starting to integrate the BitTorrent platform into their products to ensure a... Read more...

PE Firms Eye Up NEC Electronics For Acquisition

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:53:13 +0000

Private Equity firms seem to have developed a fierce appetite for semiconductor firms – especially those connected with mobile phones. The hot news today is that NWQ has built up a 10.5 per cent... Read more...

Berlin Prepares World's Largest Consumer Electronics Show

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:22:06 +0000

The world's largest consumer electronics trade fair, the IFA, will open tomorrow in Berlin with over 1,202 exhibitors from 40 countries spilling out over a massive 160,000 sqm floorspace. It will run from the 1st... Read more...