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The Stage I proposal deadline has been extended to Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 17:00 (Taiwan time, UTC+8), following requests from prospective participants for more preparation time. The rest of the schedule is unchanged.

21 August 2026: Circuit Digest has been named the Digital Content & Outreach Partner for electronica India 2026, taking place from 16–18 September at BIEC, Bengaluru.

As part of the collaboration, Circuit Digest will identify relevant industry voices, shape discussion themes, host the conversations and distribute the resulting content across its website, YouTube channel and social…

Northwestern University engineers have unveiled Phantom Twist, a groundbreaking low-visibility UAV that exploits human visual perception to hide in plain sight. The drone spins its entire body at up to 25 rotations per second using a single motor and counter-rotating propeller system. Unlike traditional quadcopters with stationary bodies, Phantom Twist has no fixed…

We've seen drones that fly and underwater robots that swim, but combining both into a single machine has remained a major engineering challenge. Researchers at MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering have now developed a bio-inspired robotic bird capable of flying through the air, diving into water, swimming beneath the surface, and taking off again. Inspired by…

This display can show two different images at the same time - no VR headsets, no software tricks, just pure optics. This is a two-way holographic display made by Julius Makes. The whole idea is that two players, sitting opposite to each other, should see the mystery instructions meant for the other person. Plus, they should be able to see their faces through the…

What if the next generation of wearable technology doesn't sit in your pocket or on your face, but directly on your eye? Dubai-based startup XPANCEO has already developed over 28 working prototypes of smart contact lens and recently showcased five of them at the MWC 2026 event. These futuristic lenses integrate advanced micro-displays, holographic optics, highly sensitive biosensors, and built…

Chinese robotics company Unitree has launched the GD01, a giant pilotable mecha robot priced at $650,000. The Hangzhou-based startup, known for producing humanoid and four-legged robots, revealed the product in a promotional video. The company confirmed to WIRED that the GD01 is a real product available for purchase.

The GD01 weighs 500 kilograms and is capable of walking, crouching,…

A maker recently demonstrated how to build a fully functional self timing electric motor using only basic electronic components, no microcontrollers, motor drivers, or brushes required. The minimalist design uses a single transistor, two hand-wound coils, a battery, and a pair of neodymium magnets mounted on a rotating shaft. Instead of relying on electronic timing…

In a virtual meeting, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to the United States, had a discussion with Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan about how the company intends to scale its presence in the Indian semiconductor and AI space. The meeting aligns very closely with India’s push towards domestic chip production and AI infrastructure through initiatives such as the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)…

electronica India and productronica India will take place this September, from the 17th to the 19th. The event will take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) with Rohit Sharma fronting the campaign to reflect ‘India’s spirit of innovation, teamwork, and emerging global leadership in electronics.’ This plays on the theme, “India’s Powerplay in Electronics.”

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DigiKey has announced its Back to School Giveaway, and it’s open for submissions from August 26th to October 24th, 2025. The winners' announcement is expected around the 15th of November. This is a giveaway that happens every year, and the company sees this as a way to help students bring their creative engineering ideas to life.

The entry eligibility is for you to be a student with a…

Mouser Electronics, Inc.’s most recent Mouser Talks Tech video episode features an interview with Dean Kamen, the founder of FIRST®. The interview was recorded in Houston during the 2025 FIRST Championship, where Mouser served as the registration sponsor. The interview centers on how much of an influence FIRST has had on students and the support it has offered towards growth in science,…