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ROHM announced the launch of a new series of compact surface-mount near-infrared (NIR) LEDs, designed to meet the surging demand for precise, power-efficient sensing in contemporary applications such as VR, AR, automation systems, and biosensors. The introduced lineup includes six models across three package configurations.

The LEDs are available in 850nm and 940nm wavelengths, tailored…

A combination of an old hoverboard, a go-kart tire, and some clever engineering apparently gets you a functional one-wheel electric ride that rides like a snowboard both on and off the road. A DIY creator from the YouTube channel Well Done Tips took what he believes to be one of the most useless electric rides ever made and transformed it into a surprisingly cool custom one-wheel electric…

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA — DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, introduces dedicated Application & Technology Portals in the APAC region. The portals are localized online resources designed to empower engineers and innovators with technology-specific resources…

Thanks to a major policy change in the United States, Indian startups and researchers may soon find it easier to access cutting-edge AI hardware. The US government has officially scrapped the controversial AI diffusion rule introduced under the Biden administration. The rule was intended to limit China’s access to advanced AI chips, but the restrictions impacted friendly nations like India,…

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has announced its plans to invest at least $6.9 billion over the next decade to develop its own semiconductor chips, making a decisive push towards autonomy. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun revealed the ambitious plan on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, acknowledging the challenging road ahead while emphasizing its strategic importance.  This development…

Renesas Electronics Corporation has unveiled the RZ/A3M high-performance microprocessor (MPU) designed to power next-generation human-machine interface (HMI) systems across various industries. As part of the RTOS-based RZ/A series, the RZ/A3M enables real-time operation essential for responsive and smooth graphical user interfaces. This new addition to the family focuses on cost-sensitive HMI…

If you have ever watched a rocket launch and wondered how it stays steady during its fast ascent, you are not alone. Rocket flying is not just about power, it is about control and precision. That is exactly what ‘BPS.space’ focused on their latest project.

Before this project, the team worked on a few other rocket designs that helped them learn a lot about what works, and what doesn’t.…

SiTime Corporation, a company focused on precision timing tech, has just introduced the Symphonic SiT30100, a compact clock generator designed for mobile and IoT devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops, and asset trackers.

What makes this chip different is it combines the functionality of 4 of such timing devices into one small…

If you have ever wondered what could be done with a simple RC toy, YouTuber ‘Basement Creations’ has transformed the toy into a fully functional autonomous rover, complete with GPS navigation and telemetry.

The base of the project is a toy modeled after the real-life Ripsaw vehicle, known for its unique double differential steering system. Powered by an Arduino board and motor driver,…

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is now stocking the AR0145CS Hyperlux™ SG image sensors from onsemi. The AR0145CS is a 1/4.3 inch CMOS digital image sensor with a 1280 (H) x 800 (V) active-pixel array. Capturing both continuous video and single frames, the AR0145CS sensors are ideal for…

If you are into STEM education or just enjoy playing with robots, there’s a new desktop robot that might catch your interest, it’s called the NavBot-EN01 as functional wheel-legged robot. Designed with students, teachers, and hobbyists in mind, it aims to make robotics education more practical, affordable, and fun.

Most educational robots out there are either too basic or way too…

The Stock Pot, A local hobbyist has built a smart remote control as a personal solution to a worn-out TV remote. Instead of replacing parts, he decided to create a custom remote from the ground up, and made a full tutorial so others can follow along too.

At the core of the project is an ESP32, a small, budget-friendly microcontroller that's really popular for smart home builds. With it…