AWS X-Ray, a distributed tracing system that helps developers analyze and debug multi-tiered applications, is now available in AWS’ new Bahrain region.

Marvell is sampling what it claims to be the industry’s lowest power PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD controller portfolio. “Marvell’s latest family of storage controllers has been architected to optimally address edge computing and data center pain points of power-performance and capacity-performance,” says Marvell’s Nigel Alvares. The Marvell SSD controller portfolio of devices, including the 88SS1321, …

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The Technical University of Munich (TUM)  has succeeded in placing light sources in atomically thin material layers with an accuracy of just a few nanometers. The new method allows for a multitude of applications in quantum technologies, from quantum sensors and transistors in smartphones through to new encryption technologies for data transmission. Previous circuits on chips …

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A second generation high-grade SiC epitaxial wafer (HGE-2G) suitable for power semiconductors.

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The ASSA ABLOY Group which includes HID Global, and NXP Semiconductors, Samsung Electronics, and Bosch have launched the FiRa Consortium. The new coalition is designed to grow the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) ecosystem so new use cases for fine ranging capabilities can thrive, ultimately setting a new standard in seamless user experiences. Sony Imaging Products & Solutions …

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The UK has a new unicorn with six year-old Babylon Health securing a $550 million Series C valuing the company at $2 billion. Babylon has an app called ‘GP in Hand’ which diagnoses diseases. The NHS has authorized it to be listed by patients as their primary care provider. “Our mission at Babylon is to …

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Amazon QuickSight now allows custom color selection in supported charts types. With this enhancement, you can customize your charts with any color from the spectrum allowing better alignment with corporate or project specific color schemes. Eight most recently used colors are also saved to allow easy customization across assets. To learn more, see here .  

Amazon AppStream 2.0 now provides Image Assistant CLI operations, which lets you create images without any manual intervention. With these CLI operations, you can programmatically interact with the AppStream 2.0 Image Assistant to specify which applications your users can launch, manage the dynamic application framework, specify tags, and create an AppStream 2.0 image.

u-blox has bought Rigado’s Bluetooth modules business in an Asset Purchase Agreement. Rigado provides Edge-as-a-Service gateways for Commercial IoT, and began offering certified wireless modules in 2015. This acquisition will allow u-blox to extend their range of products in the area of BLE, Zigbee and Thread, as well as to access additional market segments and channels. …

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Silicon Catalyst, the Silicon Valley incubator for startups, has taken in three early-stage companies

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