Multi-project wafers for flexible thin-film electronics by independent foundries

[ad_1] This work demonstrates the foundry model for flexible TFT technologies by designing the iconic 6502 microprocessor directly in two independent foundries—wafer-based and plate-based. The first TFT technology is based on a 200-mm round wafer approach of Pragmatic offering 0.8 µm IGZO transistors with extra metallization layers to enable higher density routing. The 6502 chip was … Read more

This Game Boy-styled MagSafe stand just tickled my retro-gaming synapse – now all I need is a matching controller for Nintendo emulators

[ad_1] I do like a wireless charger but I’ve never been too fussed about checking out MagSafe for iPhones… until now. That’s because gaming brand Elgato has come up with the MagSafe MS W5 Charging Stand. Ignore the clunky name that feels like an errant cat has wandered over a keyboard, and focus on the … Read more

Trailer for The Big Cigar shows Black Panther FBI fakeout

[ad_1] Apple TV+ dropped the first trailer for The Big Cigar Wednesday. And it looks like so much fun I almost don’t want to know how true the “incredible true story” actually is. The upcoming drama series tells the tale of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton enlisting a Hollywood producer to fake out the … Read more

These Cath Kidston designer-print wireless earbuds are a super-stylish alternative to Apple AirPods – with 3 cool patterns to choose from

[ad_1] If you’ve ever wished you could safely stick some bees, strawberries or trees in your ears, UK headphone manufacturer VQ has just the thing for you. The new VQ Skylark true wireless earbuds come in a choice of three patterns from English fashion designer Cath Kidston. These are called ‘Bees’, the more floral ‘Story … Read more

Optical clocks at sea | Nature

[ad_1] Atomic timekeeping plays an essential role in modern infrastructure, from transportation to telecommunications to cloud computing. Billions of devices rely on the Global Navigation Satellite System for accurate positioning and synchronization11. The Global Navigation Satellite System is a network of distributed, high-performance microwave-based atomic clocks that provide nanosecond-level synchronization globally. The emergence of fieldable … Read more

Next Apple Watch Said to Use Material Allowing for Thinner Logic Board

[ad_1] At least one next-generation Apple Watch model will start using resin-coated copper, according to supply chain sources cited by Taiwanese website DigiTimes. As the name implies, resin-coated copper is a thin layer of copper foil coated with a resin, such as an epoxy. While adoption of this material would offer many benefits for a … Read more