CAP-XX has announced the development of 3V thin prismatic supercapacitors, aiming them at wearables, key fobs and other IoT devices where high instantaneous current peaks are needed. Compared with the firm’s existing 2.7V devices, 3V operation allows direct connection to a 3V coin cell, rather than needing an intervening 2.7V LDO. “CAP-XX is initially targeting markets […]
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LED business news: Lynk Labs IP, LEDvance, GE Lighting, and more
Lynk Labs plans proactive effort to collect licensing fees for AC LED technology, while MLS has become the sole owner of LEDvance and more rumors swirl about GE Lighting and Current divestiture.
ON Semi launches image sensors with NIR capability
ON Semiconductor has introduced CMOS image sensors which have Near Infra-Red+ (NIR+) technology, which effectively combines High Dynamic Range (HDR) with enhanced low light performance to enable high-end security and surveillance cameras. The AR0522 is a 1/2.5-inch 5.1 Megapixel (MP) image sensor based on a 2.2 micrometer (μm) Back Side Illuminated (BSI) pixel technology platform, […]
Blockchain Phones
When I asked a lady what anyone would want a Blockchain-enabled phone for she replied “something illicit”. God bless no-nonsense girls. It seems there are at least three companies planning to market Blockchain-capable phones this autumn. The phones are called Finney, Zippie and BitVault. Finney, designed by Sirin Labs of Switzerland which is said to […]
Seawater desalination protest tide grows
Hermosa Beach has joined a “growing tide of opposition” to the West Basin Municipal Water District’s proposed US$ 300 million ocean water desalination for El Segundo according to local newspaper The Daily Breeze.
San Luis county pledges US$ 900,000 for plans tap into nuclear plant desalination
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors has committed US$ 900,000 to planning and permitting for a proposal to expand Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant’s reverse osmosis desalination plant to supply South County residents.
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MatterCell – New Renewable Energy Source
MatterCell is a revolutionary new technology designed to lower the cost of energy and provide for increasing electricity demands while conserving our natural resources. MatterCell technology enables the generation of renewable electricity, 24/7, on-site and with zero greenhouse gases (GHG’s). It generates affordable clean power from a new source of renewable energy, which is safe, […]
MatterCore – Greenhouse Gas Control & Elimination
MatterCore is an advanced transformational technology that addresses the crucial need to have a safe means to control and eliminate undesirable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. MatterCore technology is capable of controlling and eliminating excess greenhouse gases including carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) from the emissions of businesses, factories, utility plants and other sources. […]
SOLAR TECHNOLOGY
Storage Giant tackles energy bills with two solar installs
Storage Giant, a South Wales storage company has turned to solar to help lower its operating costs at two of its sites.
Warrington Borough Council’s checklist for Solar PV success
In 2010 Warrington Borough Council began a social housing PV programme aimed at tackling fuel poverty. Since then the scheme has delivered 3.595MW of solar PV across 3,001 social homes and three sheltered housing schemes as well as 222kW of PV on schools, a crematorium, offices and even the local rugby stadium.
Clipper Teas completes 89kW solar array on factory roof
Dorset-based tea manufacturer Clipper Teas has installed an 89kW solar array on its factory roof in Beaminster.
Italian Embassy receives solar makeover
The Italian Embassy in London is now generating its own clean electricity thanks to a 7.5kWp solar array installed on its roof.
Warwick Hospital installs UK’s first solar-powered parking barriers
Kent-based security company, Green Gate Access Systems, has installed the UK’s first solar-powered parking barriers at Warwick Hospital.
NEW INNOVATIONS
Seawater desalination protest tide grows
Hermosa Beach has joined a “growing tide of opposition” to the West Basin Municipal Water District’s proposed US$ 300 million ocean water desalination for El Segundo according to local newspaper The Daily Breeze.
San Luis county pledges US$ 900,000 for plans tap into nuclear plant desalination
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors has committed US$ 900,000 to planning and permitting for a proposal to expand Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant’s reverse osmosis desalination plant to supply South County residents.
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AI Needs Revenue, Says Bain
The AI industry needs a killer app – or multiple killer apps – says a report from Bain. The AI industry needs to earn $6 trillion in annual revenue by […] The post AI Needs Revenue, Says Bain appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
Cheap phones disappearing
Smartphone shipments are forecast to recover to approximately 1.2 billion units in 2030, nearly back the level of 2025, says Counterpoint Research However, the sub-$200 segment is expected to decline […] The post Cheap phones disappearing appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
The Agent-Engineer
Synopsys has come up with Agent-Engineers – agents that can reason, plan, and execute engineering workflows from silicon to systems across verification, system validation, implementation, analogue, manufacturing, and simulation and […] The post The Agent-Engineer appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
Vanguard and NXP open jv fab and plan another
Yesterday, Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) and NXP inaugurated their jv fab in Singapore dubbed VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC). . Volume production is planned for early 2027. The capacity of […] The post Vanguard and NXP open jv fab and plan another appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
Gimlet cloud and Cerebras to accelerate inference
Gimlet Labs and Cerebras Systems are to work together to deliver ultrafast AI inference at massive scale. The collaboration brings together Cerebras’ wafer-scale compute with the Gimlet Cloud to deliver a purpose-built […] The post Gimlet cloud and Cerebras to accelerate inference appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
AMD buys World Labs for $8.2bn
AMD is to buy World Labs, an AI model and research lab led by AI pioneer Dr. Fei-Fei. The acquisition will strengthen AMD’s ability to develop AI hardware, software and […] The post AMD buys World Labs for $8.2bn appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
Sustainability Design Challenge
element14, has launched a smart sustainability design challenge inviting engineers, makers and technology enthusiasts to design and build innovative projects focused on recycling, waste reduction and environmental sustainability. The challenge […] The post Sustainability Design Challenge appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
Why miniature pressure sensors are now a core OEM component
By EW Staff
Choosing the right device in the miniature pressure sensor market needs careful consideration, writes Andrew Miller. The pressure sensor was once a specialist component, the preserve of industrial instrumentation and […] The post Why miniature pressure sensors are now a core OEM component appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
Microelectronics UK 2026: UK Government prioritising semiconductors
At Microelectronics UK 2026, the opening keynote was given by Julia Sutcliffe, the UK’s Chief Scientific Adviser in BIST (the Department for Business Innovation, Science and Trade). She said that […] The post Microelectronics UK 2026: UK Government prioritising semiconductors appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
Microelectronics UK 2026: Semiconductor Catapult pivots to AI and RF
With the UK Semiconductor Catapult formally launching today, Electronics Weekly talked with Caroline O’Brien, CEO of the organisation, at the Microelectronics UK event in London. The catapult, the reincarnation of […] The post Microelectronics UK 2026: Semiconductor Catapult pivots to AI and RF appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
Amazon DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility) adds support for 5 MongoDB aggregation stages and change stream capabilities in version 8.0.2
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Amazon DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility) now supports retryable writes, 5 new aggregation stages, and change stream enhancements starting from minor version 8.0.2. This release expands MongoDB API compatibility and improves query performance, making it easier to migrate MongoDB workloads to Amazon DocumentDB without application code changes. Key new capabilities in version 8.0.2 include: – Retryable Writes […]
Amazon DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility) now supports retryable writes
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For developers building MongoDB-compatible applications, retryable writes improve application resilience during transient errors such as network interruptions or primary failovers. Amazon DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility) now supports retryable writes starting with engine version 8.0.2, eliminating the need for additional code changes when enabling this capability. With retryable writes, the MongoDB driver automatically retries certain write […]
AWS Backup adds logically air-gapped vault support for Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
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AWS Backup logically air-gapped vault now supports Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP. Logically air-gapped vaults are a type of AWS Backup vault that allows secure sharing of backups across accounts and AWS Organizations, supporting direct restore to reduce recovery time from a data loss event. You can now protect your Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP […]
Amazon Corretto September 2026 Patch Updates
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On September 25, 2026, Amazon announced a patch update for the following Amazon Corretto Long-Term Support (LTS) and Feature Release (FR) versions of OpenJDK: Corretto 25.0.4.10.1, 21.0.12.11.1, 17.0.20.12.1, and 11.0.32.12.1 are now available for download . Amazon Corretto is a no-cost, multi-platform, production-ready distribution of OpenJDK. This patch includes the latest tzdata 2026d updates. Visit Corretto […]
Claude Sonnet 5.5 now available on AWS
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AWS now offers Claude Sonnet 5.5, a smarter and more efficient Sonnet that delivers a clear leap forward on coding and knowledge work with at a lower cost per task for most work at faster speed. Claude Sonnet 5.5 is a smarter, more efficient Sonnet and a step up from Sonnet 5, making it a […]