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Stylish desk mat comes with integrated wireless charging

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The Zagg Desk Mat with Wireless Charging helps keep clutter off your desk.
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The Zagg Desk Mat with Wireless Charging keeps your iPhone and other gear juiced up while also acting as a nonslip workspace, organizer, mousepad and stylus holder.

It launched Thursday.

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Zagg Desk Mat with Wireless Charging merges multiple accessories

Wireless charging is very convenient — all it takes is placing the iPhone on the right spot. And whether you have a mouse or a trackpad, you need a good surface to put it on. The same goes for your keyboard. And iPad users can appreciate a groove to hold an Apple Pencil. Zagg’s newest accessory combines all of these into one, reducing clutter.

“The Desk Mat with Wireless Charging defines your space and serves as home base for all your work devices,” said Zagg. “Its smooth, pressed felt top is perfect for your mouse. And it has grooves for your stylus and other writing utensils.”

The charging mat provides up to 10W. It’s compatible with iPhone, of course, but it’s clearly made with other accessories from the company in mind, like the Zagg Pro Keyboard, Zagg Pro Mouse, and Zagg Pro Stylus 2. All of these support wireless charging.

The desk mat gets power from an integrated USB-C cable.

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The Zagg Desk Mat with Wireless Charging is available now. It’s priced at $49.99.



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Integrated optical frequency division for microwave and mmWave generation

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Microwave and mmWave with high spectral purity are critical for a wide range of applications1,2,3, including metrology, navigation and spectroscopy. Owing to the superior fractional frequency stability of reference-cavity stabilized lasers when compared to electrical oscillators14, the most stable microwave sources are now achieved in optical systems by using optical frequency division4,5,6,7 (OFD). Essential to the division process is an optical frequency comb4, which coherently transfers the fractional stability of stable references at optical frequencies to the comb repetition rate at radio frequency. In the frequency division, the phase noise of the output signal is reduced by the square of the division ratio relative to that of the input signal. A phase noise reduction factor as large as 86 dB has been reported4. However, so far, the most stable microwaves derived from OFD rely on bulk or fibre-based optical references4,5,6,7, limiting the progress of applications that demand exceedingly low microwave phase noise.

Integrated photonic microwave oscillators have been studied intensively for their potential of miniaturization and mass-volume fabrication. A variety of photonic approaches have been shown to generate stable microwave and/or mmWave signals, such as direct heterodyne detection of a pair of lasers15, microcavity-based stimulated Brillouin lasers16,17 and soliton microresonator-based frequency combs18,19,20,21,22,23 (microcombs). For solid-state photonic oscillators, the fractional stability is ultimately limited by thermorefractive noise (TRN), which decreases with the increase of cavity mode volume24. Large-mode-volume integrated cavities with metre-scale length and a greater than 100 million quality (Q)-factor have been shown recently8,25 to reduce laser linewidth to Hz-level while maintaining chip footprint at centimetre-scale9,26,27. However, increasing cavity mode volume reduces the effective intracavity nonlinearity strength and increases the turn-on power for Brillouin and Kerr parametric oscillation. This trade-off poses a difficult challenge for an integrated cavity to simultaneously achieve high stability and nonlinear oscillation for microwave generation. For oscillators integrated with photonic circuits, the best phase noise reported at 10 kHz offset frequency is demonstrated in the SiN photonic platform, reaching −109 dBc Hz−1 when the carrier frequency is scaled to 10 GHz (refs. 21,26). This is many orders of magnitude higher than that of the bulk OFD oscillators. An integrated photonic version of OFD can fundamentally resolve this trade-off, as it allows the use of two distinct integrated resonators in OFD for different purposes: a large-mode-volume resonator to provide exceptional fractional stability and a microresonator for the generation of soliton microcombs. Together, they can provide major improvements to the stability of integrated oscillators.

Here, we notably advance the state of the art in photonic microwave and mmWave oscillators by demonstrating integrated chip-scale OFD. Our demonstration is based on complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor-compatible SiN integrated photonic platform28 and reaches record-low phase noise for integrated photonic-based mmWave oscillator systems. The oscillator derives its stability from a pair of commercial semiconductor lasers that are frequency stabilized to a planar-waveguide-based reference cavity9 (Fig. 1). The frequency difference of the two reference lasers is then divided down to mmWave with a two-point locking method29 using an integrated soliton microcomb10,11,12. Whereas stabilizing soliton microcombs to long-fibre-based optical references has been shown very recently30,31, its combination with integrated optical references has not been reported. The small dimension of microcavities allows soliton repetition rates to reach mmWave and THz frequencies12,30,32, which have emerging applications in 5G/6G wireless communications33, radio astronomy34 and radar2. Low-noise, high-power mmWaves are generated by photomixing the OFD soliton microcombs on a high-speed flip-chip bonded charge-compensated modified uni-travelling carrier photodiode (CC-MUTC PD)12,35. To address the challenge of phase noise characterization for high-frequency signals, a new mmWave to microwave frequency division (mmFD) method is developed to measure mmWave phase noise electrically while outputting a low-noise auxiliary microwave signal. The generated 100 GHz signal reaches a phase noise of −114 dBc Hz−1 at 10 kHz offset frequency (equivalent to −134 dBc Hz−1 for 10 GHz carrier frequency), which is more than two orders of magnitude better than previous SiN-based photonic microwave and mmWave oscillators21,26. The ultra-low phase noise can be maintained while pushing the mmWave output power to 9 dBm (8 mW), which is only 1 dB below the record for photonic oscillators at 100 GHz (ref. 36). Pictures of chip-based reference cavity, soliton-generating microresonators and CC-MUTC PD are shown in Fig. 1b.

Fig. 1: Conceptual illustration of integrated OFD.
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a, Simplified schematic. A pair of lasers that are stabilized to an integrated coil reference cavity serve as the optical references and provide phase stability for the mmWave and microwave oscillator. The relative frequency difference of the two reference lasers is then divided down to the repetition rate of a soliton microcomb by feedback control of the frequency of the laser that pumps the soliton. A high-power, low-noise mmWave is generated by photodetecting the OFD soliton microcomb on a CC-MUTC PD. The mmWave can be further divided down to microwave through a mmWave to microwave frequency division with a division ratio of M. PLL, phase lock loop. b, Photograph of critical elements in the integrated OFD. From left to right are: a SiN 4 m long coil waveguide cavity as an optical reference, a SiN chip with tens of waveguide-coupled ring microresonators to generate soliton microcombs, a flip-chip bonded CC-MUTC PD for mmWave generation and a US 1-cent coin for size comparison. Microscopic pictures of a SiN ring resonator and a CC-MUTC PD are shown on the right. Scale bars, 100 μm (top and bottom left), 50 μm (bottom right).

The integrated optical reference in our demonstration is a thin-film SiN 4-metre-long coil cavity9. The cavity has a cross-section of 6 μm width × 80 nm height, a free-spectral-range (FSR) of roughly 50 MHz, an intrinsic quality factor of 41 × 106 (41 × 106) and a loaded quality factor of 34 × 106 (31 × 106) at 1,550 nm (1,600 nm). The coil cavity provides exceptional stability for reference lasers because of its large-mode volume and high-quality factor9. Here, two widely tuneable lasers (NewFocus Velocity TLB-6700, referred to as laser A and B) are frequency stabilized to the coil cavity through Pound–Drever–Hall locking technique with a servo bandwidth of 90 kHz. Their wavelengths can be tuned between 1,550 nm (fA = 193.4 THz) and 1,600 nm (fB = 187.4 THz), providing up to 6 THz frequency separation for OFD. The setup schematic is shown in Fig. 2.

Fig. 2: Experimental setup.
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A pair of reference lasers is created by stabilizing frequencies of lasers A and B to a SiN coil waveguide reference cavity, which is temperature controlled by a thermoelectric cooler (TEC). Soliton microcomb is generated in an integrated SiN microresonator. The pump laser is the first modulation sideband of a modulated continuous wave laser, and the sideband frequency can be rapidly tuned by a VCO. To implement two-point locking for OFD, the 0th comb line (pump laser) is photomixed with reference laser A, while the –Nth comb line is photomixed with reference laser B. The two photocurrents are then subtracted on an electrical mixer to yield the phase difference between the reference lasers and N times the soliton repetition rate, which is then used to servo control the soliton repetition rate by controlling the frequency of the pump laser. The phase noise of the reference lasers and the soliton repetition rate can be measured in the optical domain by using dual-tone delayed self-heterodyne interferometry. Low-noise, high-power mmWaves are generated by detecting soliton microcombs on a CC-MUTC PD. To characterize the mmWave phase noise, a mmWave to  microwave frequency division is implemented to stabilize a 20 GHz VCO to the 100 GHz mmWave and the phase noise of the VCO can be directly measured by a phase noise analyser (PNA). Erbium-doped fibre amplifiers (EDFAs), polarization controllers (PCs), phase modulators (PMs), single-sideband modulator (SSB-SC), band pass filters (BPFs), fibre-Bragg grating (FBG) filters, line-by-line waveshaper (WS), acoustic-optics modulator (AOM), electrical amplifiers (Amps) and a source meter (SM) are also used in the experiment.

The soliton microcomb is generated in an integrated, bus-waveguide-coupled Si3N4 micro-ring resonator10,12 with a cross-section of 1.55 μm width × 0.8 μm height. The ring resonator has a radius of 228 μm, an FSR of 100 GHz and an intrinsic (loaded) quality factor of 4.3 × 106 (3.0 × 106). The pump laser of the ring resonator is derived from the first modulation sideband of an ultra-low-noise semiconductor extended distributed Bragg reflector laser from Morton Photonics37, and the sideband frequency can be rapidly tuned by a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO). This allows single soliton generation by implementing rapid frequency sweeping of the pump laser38, as well as fast servo control of the soliton repetition rate by tuning the VCO30. The optical spectrum of the soliton microcombs is shown in Fig. 3a, which has a 3 dB bandwidth of 4.6 THz. The spectra of reference lasers are also plotted in the same figure.

Fig. 3: OFD characterization.
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a, Optical spectra of soliton microcombs (blue) and reference (Ref.) lasers corresponding to different division ratios. b, Phase noise of the frequency difference between the two reference lasers stabilized to coil cavity (orange) and the two lasers at free running (blue). The black dashed line shows the thermal refractive noise (TRN) limit of the reference cavity. c, Phase noise of reference lasers (orange), the repetition rate of free-running soliton microcombs (light blue), soliton repetition rate after OFD with a division ratio of 60 (blue) and the projected repetition rate with 60 division ratio (red). d, Soliton repetition rate phase noise at 1 and 10 kHz offset frequencies versus OFD division ratio. The projections of OFD are shown with coloured dashed lines.

The OFD is implemented with the two-point locking method29,30. The two reference lasers are photomixed with the soliton microcomb on two separate photodiodes to create beat notes between the reference lasers and their nearest comb lines. The beat note frequencies are Δ1 = fA − (fp + n × fr) and Δ2 = fB − (fp + m × fr), where fr is the repetition rate of the soliton, fp is pump laser frequency and n, m are the comb line numbers relative to the pump line number. These two beat notes are then subtracted on an electrical mixer to yield the frequency and phase difference between the optical references and N times of the repetition rate: Δ = Δ1 − Δ2 = (fA − fB) − (N × fr), where N = n − m is the division ratio. Frequency Δ is then divided by five electronically and phase locked to a low-frequency local oscillator (LO, fLO1) by feedback control of the VCO frequency. The tuning of VCO frequency directly tunes the pump laser frequency, which then tunes the soliton repetition rate through Raman self-frequency shift and dispersive wave recoil effects20. Within the servo bandwidth, the frequency and phase of the optical references are thus divided down to the soliton repetition rate, as fr = (fA − fB − 5fLO1)/N. As the local oscillator frequency is in the 10 s MHz range and its phase noise is negligible compared to the optical references, the phase noise of the soliton repetition rate (Sr) within the servo locking bandwidth is determined by that of the optical references (So): Sr = So/N2.

To test the OFD, the phase noise of the OFD soliton repetition rate is measured for division ratios of N = 2, 3, 6, 10, 20, 30 and 60. In the measurement, one reference laser is kept at 1,550.1 nm, while the other reference laser is tuned to a wavelength that is N times of the microresonator FSR away from the first reference laser (Fig. 3a). The phase noise of the reference lasers and soliton microcombs are measured in the optical domain by using dual-tone delayed self-heterodyne interferometry39. In this method, two lasers at different frequencies can be sent into an unbalanced Mach–Zehnder interferometer with an acoustic-optics modulator in one arm (Fig. 2). Then the two lasers are separated by a fibre-Bragg grating filter and detected on two different photodiodes. The instantaneous frequency and phase fluctuations of these two lasers can be extracted from the photodetector signals by using Hilbert transform. Using this method, the phase noise of the phase difference between the two stabilized reference lasers is measured and shown in Fig. 3b. In this work, the phase noise of the reference lasers does not reach the thermal refractive noise limit of the reference cavity9 and is likely to be limited by environmental acoustic and mechanical noises. For soliton repetition rate phase noise measurement, a pair of comb lines with comb numbers l and k are selected by a programmable line-by-line waveshaper and sent into the interferometry. The phase noise of their phase differences is measured, and its division by (l − k)2 yields the soliton repetition rate phase noise39.

The phase noise measurement results are shown in Fig. 3c,d. The best phase noise for soliton repetition rate is achieved with a division ratio of 60 and is presented in Fig. 3c. For comparison, the phase noises of reference lasers and the repetition rate of free-running soliton without OFD are also shown in the figure. Below 100 kHz offset frequency, the phase noise of the OFD soliton is roughly 602, which is 36 dB below that of the reference lasers and matches very well with the projected phase noise for OFD (noise of reference lasers – 36 dB). From roughly 148 kHz (OFD servo bandwidth) to 600 kHz offset frequency, the phase noise of the OFD soliton is dominated by the servo pump of the OFD locking loop. Above 600 kHz offset frequency, the phase noise follows that of the free-running soliton, which is likely to be affected by the noise of the pump laser20. Phase noises at 1 and 10 kHz offset frequencies are extracted for all division ratios and are plotted in Fig. 3d. The phase noises follow the 1/N2 rule, validating the OFD.

The measured phase noise for the OFD soliton repetition rate is low for a microwave or mmWave oscillator. For comparison, phase noises of Keysight E8257D PSG signal generator (standard model) at 1 and 10 kHz are given in Fig. 3d after scaling the carrier frequency to 100 GHz. At 10 kHz offset frequency, our integrated OFD oscillator achieves a phase noise of −115 dBc Hz−1, which is 20 dB better than a standard PSG signal generator. When comparing to integrated microcomb oscillators that are stabilized to long optical fibres30, our integrated oscillator matches the phase noise at 10 kHz offset frequency and provides better phase noise below 5 kHz offset frequency (carrier frequency scaled to 100 GHz). We speculate this is because our photonic chip is rigid and small when compared to fibre references and thus is less affected by environmental noises such as vibration and shock. This showcases the capability and potential of integrated photonic oscillators. When comparing to integrated photonic microwave and mmWave oscillators, our oscillator shows exceptional performance: at 10 kHz offset frequency, its phase noise is more than two orders of magnitude better than other demonstrations, including the free-running SiN soliton microcomb oscillators21,26 and the very recent single-laser OFD40. A notable exception is the recent work of Kudelin et al.41, in which 6 dB better phase noise was achieved by stabilizing a 20 GHz soliton microcomb oscillator to a microfabricated Fabry–Pérot reference cavity.

The OFD soliton microcomb is then sent to a high-power, high-speed flip-chip bonded CC-MUTC PD for mmWave generation. Similar to a uni-travelling carrier PD42, the carrier transport in the CC-MUTC PD depends primarily on fast electrons that provide high speed and reduce saturation effects due to space-charge screening. Power handling is further enhanced by flip-chip bonding the PD to a gold-plated coplanar waveguide on an aluminium nitride submount for heat sinking43. The PD used in this work is an 8-μm-diameter CC-MUTC PD with 0.23 A/W responsivity at 1,550 nm wavelength and a 3 dB bandwidth of 86 GHz. Details of the CC-MUTC PD are described elsewhere44. Whereas the power characterization of the generated mmWave is straightforward, phase noise measurement at 100 GHz is not trivial as the frequency exceeds the bandwidth of most phase noise analysers. One approach is to build two identical yet independent oscillators and down-mix the frequency for phase noise measurement. However, this is not feasible for us due to the limitation of laboratory resources. Instead, a new mmWave to microwave frequency division method is developed to coherently divide down the 100 GHz mmWave to 20 GHz microwave, which can then be directly measured on a phase noise analyser (Fig. 4a).

Fig. 4: Electrical domain characterization of mmWaves generated from integrated OFD.
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a, Simplified schematic of frequency division. The 100 GHz mmWave generated by integrated OFD is further divided down to 20 GHz for phase noise characterization. b, Typical electrical spectra of the VCO after mmWave to microwave frequency division. The VCO is phase stabilized to the mmWave generated with the OFD soliton (red) or free-running soliton (black). To compare the two spectra, the peaks of the two traces are aligned in the figure. RBW, resolution bandwidth. c, Phase noise measurement in the electrical domain. Phase noise of the VCO after mmFD is directly measured by the phase noise analyser (dashed green). Scaling this trace to a carrier frequency of 100 GHz yields the phase noise upper bound of the 100 GHz mmWave (red). For comparison, phase noises of reference lasers (orange) and the OFD soliton repetition rate (blue) measured in the optical domain are shown. d, Measured mmWave power versus PD photocurrent at −2 V bias. A maximum mmWave power of 9 dBm is recorded. e, Measured mmWave phase noise at 1 and 10 kHz offset frequencies versus PD photocurrent.

In this mmFD, the generated 100 GHz mmWave and a 19.7 GHz VCO signal are sent to a harmonic radio-frequency (RF) mixer (Pacific mmWave, model number WM/MD4A), which creates higher harmonics of the VCO frequency to mix with the mmWave. The mixer outputs the frequency difference between the mmWave and the fifth harmonics of the VCO frequency: Δf = fr − 5fVCO2 and Δf is set to be around 1.16 GHz. Δf is then phase locked to a stable local oscillator (fLO2) by feedback control of the VCO frequency. This stabilizes the frequency and phase of the VCO to that of the mmWave within the servo locking bandwidth, as fVCO2 = (fr − fLO2)/5. The electrical spectrum and phase noise of the VCO are then measured directly on the phase noise analyser and are presented in Fig. 4b,c. The bandwidth of the mmFD servo loop is 150 kHz. The phase noise of the 19.7 GHz VCO can be scaled back to 100 GHz to represent the upper bound of the mmWave phase noise. For comparison, the phase noise of reference lasers and the OFD soliton repetition rate measured in the optical domain with dual-tone delayed self-heterodyne interferometry method are also plotted. Between 100 Hz to 100 kHz offset frequency, the phase noise of soliton repetition rate and the generated mmWave match very well with each other. This validates the mmFD method and indicates that the phase stability of the soliton repetition rate is well transferred to the mmWave. Below 100 Hz offset frequency, measurements in the optical domain suffer from phase drift in the 200 m optical fibre in the interferometry and thus yield phase noise higher than that measured with the electrical method.

Finally, the mmWave phase noise and power are measured versus the MUTC PD photocurrent from 1 to 18.3 mA at −2 V bias by varying the illuminating optical power on the PD. Although the mmWave power increases with the photocurrent (Fig. 4d), the phase noise of the mmWave remains almost the same for all different photocurrents (Fig. 4e). This suggests that low phase noise and high power are simultaneously achieved. The achieved power of 9 dBm is one of the highest powers ever reported at 100 GHz frequency for photonic oscillators36.

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Samsung Bixby Integrated with Galaxy AI features

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Samsung has announced that its Bixby voice-activated assistant now works with a range of Galaxy AI features, These features were launched recently with the new Samsung Galaxy S24 range of smartphones.

The activation of Galaxy AI’s Bixby will extend across all supported languages, including Chinese, English (with variants for the US, UK, and India), French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese (specifically for Brazil), Spanish (for both Spain and Latin America).

Bixby makes it easier to use Galaxy’s intuitive voice-oriented features, like Live Translate. Users can even more seamlessly explore features such as real-time translation, spelling correction, and creation of webpage summaries and automated note covers.

Let’s take Interpreter as an example. Next time you find yourself in conversation with someone who speaks another language, no longer do you need to take a moment to find and click into the Interpreter feature – simply say, “Hi Bixby, turn on Interpreter,” and you’re off.

No more being slowed down as you navigate to the feature you need. Galaxy AI is closer even than at your fingertips. One simple voice command, and these new possibilities – from enabling barrier-free communication to boosting productivity – are yours to enjoy.

You can find out more information about the new range of AI features that work with Samsung Bixby on the Samsung Galaxy range of smartphones over at Samsung’s website at the link below.

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JBL L42ms integrated music system launching in the UK

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JBL has announced that they will be launching their latest integrated music system in the UK, the JBL L42ms and the device will retail for £999 in the UK, it will also be available in Europe for €999 and the USA for $1,099.

The JBL L42ms has classic JBL sound packed into a cool, compact design with a stylish curved grille, and comes in either black or natural walnut. It’s rocking dual 4-inch woofers and 0.75-inch tweeters on each side to spread out sound nicely. Plus, it’s powered by a beefy 200W system and a high-quality DAC for crystal-clear audio.

This all-in-one system hooks up easily to your TV with HDMI-ARC, and you’ve got plenty of options for connecting your devices, including Bluetooth, Ethernet, Apple Airplay2, and Google Chromecast. It’s smart, too, with an advanced DSP to make sure your tunes sound just right, pumped through a four-channel amp.

There’s even a bass adjust switch to get the bass feeling just how you like it, and a special mode to make movies and games sound more immersive. If you’re craving even more bass, it’s ready to pair with the JBL L10cs subwoofer for an epic sound upgrade from a standard soundbar.

The new JBL L42ms integrated music system will be available in the UK in quarter one, exactly when it will go on sale will be revealed at a later day, you can find out more details at the link below.

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AMD introduces Embedded+ a new integrated compute platform

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AMD has introduced Embedded+, a new integrated compute platform that merges AMD Ryzen Embedded processors with Versal adaptive SoCs. This architecture is designed to provide power-efficient, scalable solutions that enhance the development process for ODM partners. Embedded+ aims to facilitate faster product development and market delivery by simplifying the qualification and build processes.

The AMD  platform, known as Embedded+, is a sophisticated solution that merges the strengths of AMD Ryzen Embedded processors with the adaptability of Versal adaptive SoCs. This innovation is expected to significantly improve the way products are developed by Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), making the process more efficient and reducing the time it takes to bring products to market.

At the heart of the Embedded+ architecture is the combination of AMD Ryzen Embedded processors with Versal adaptive SoCs. This integration results in a single board that is well-suited for the demanding requirements of various sectors, including medical, industrial, and automotive. The architecture is tailored to be energy-efficient and compact, which is particularly important in settings where space is at a premium and energy conservation is essential.

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One of the key advantages of Embedded+ is its ability to boost data processing through its advanced computing features. These include AMD’s x86 computing power, integrated graphics, programmable hardware, and AI Engines. Such capabilities are becoming increasingly crucial for tasks like AI inferencing and sensor fusion, which are integral to modern embedded systems.

Embedded+ distinguishes itself by providing deterministic, low-latency processing along with high performance-per-watt inferencing. These attributes are critical for applications that rely on quick, real-time decision-making and energy-efficient operation.

Sapphire Technology is at the forefront of adopting the Embedded+ architecture. They have introduced the Sapphire Edge+ VPR-4616-MB motherboard, which is the first ODM solution to utilize this new platform. This Mini-ITX motherboard is built around the Ryzen Embedded R2314 processor and the Versal AI Edge VE2302 Adaptive SoC. It is also available as a complete system, ready to be deployed in a variety of scenarios.

The flexibility of the Embedded+ architecture allows ODMs to customize the performance and power consumption of their boards to meet the specific needs of their applications. This level of customization and optimization is unprecedented and is particularly beneficial for targeted market segments.

The Sapphire Edge+ VPR-4616-MB motherboard exemplifies what the Embedded+ architecture is capable of. It is available for purchase alongside the launch of Embedded+, which underscores AMD’s commitment to providing advanced and accessible solutions to its partners and customers.

Overall, AMD’s introduction of the Embedded+ architecture represents a significant step forward in the technology of embedded systems. By integrating AMD Ryzen Embedded processors with Versal adaptive SoCs, AMD has created a platform that is not just energy-efficient but also capable of handling the complex requirements of modern computing. The launch of Embedded+ enables system designers and ODMs to create innovative and effective solutions for a wide range of applications.

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BURRUS electric coffee grinder, precision grinding, integrated scale

BURRUS coffee grinder

In the world of coffee brewing, the importance of a quality grinder cannot be overstated. The Burrus electric coffee grinder is a testament to this, offering a slew of advanced features and usage options that elevate the coffee grinding experience to new heights. This article delves into the specifics of this next-generation grinder, examining its smart grinding system, built-in scale, quiet operation, and other notable features.

At the heart of the Burrus coffee grinder is its smart grinding system. This advanced feature determines the exact amount of coffee needed for a consistent flavor, thereby taking the guesswork out of the grinding process. This system is complemented by a built-in scale that measures with pinpoint accuracy, adjusting the grind quantity to the selected setting. The scale can also be used independently to weigh anything precisely, making it a versatile addition to any kitchen.

One of the standout features of the Burrus electric coffee grinder is its quiet operation. The grinder operates with minimal noise, allowing for a peaceful coffee preparation experience. This is a significant advantage over many traditional grinders, which can be quite loud and disruptive. Early bird supporter pledges are now available for the avant-garde project from roughly $349 or £286 (depending on current exchange rates).

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The Burrus coffee grinder also offers a remarkable range of customization options. With 200 distinct grind settings, it caters to a wide array of coffee preferences. Whether you prefer a fine grind for an espresso or a coarse grind for a French press, this grinder has you covered.

The electric coffee grinder’s 48mm burr, made from hardened stainless steel, ensures consistent, uniform coffee grounds. This superior craftsmanship, coupled with the grinder’s wireless charging feature, sets it apart from its competitors. The wireless charger, made from mahogany wood and premium aluminum, eliminates the need for cables and adds a touch of elegance to the grinder.

Assuming that the BURRUS funding campaign successfully raises its required pledge goal and the project completion progresses smoothly, worldwide shipping is expected to take place sometime around September 2024. To learn more about the BURRUS coffee grinder project sift the promotional video below.

The Burrus coffee grinder also boasts a speed adjustment feature, allowing users to cater to different brewing requirements. This is complemented by an anti-stuck feature that detects and frees jammed beans, ensuring a smooth grinding process.

The grinder’s Auto Stop feature is another noteworthy addition. This feature halts operations once the desired amount of coffee is achieved, preventing waste and ensuring optimal flavor. The digital LED screen, meanwhile, offers easy navigation and control, making it simple to select the desired grind setting and quantity.

The Burrus coffee grinder also offers innovative menus like ‘Rapid Grind’, ‘Smart Grind’, and ‘Precision Weight’. The ‘Smart Grind’ feature allows users to grind coffee to a specified amount and at a chosen speed, while the ‘Rapid Grind’ feature enables quick setting of a desired speed and grind amount. The ‘Precision Scale’ feature, on the other hand, allows the grinder to function as a separate scale, with the ability to switch between different weight units.

The Burrus coffee grinder is a sophisticated piece of equipment that offers a blend of efficiency, versatility, and precision. Its advanced features, coupled with its superior craftsmanship, make it a worthy addition to any coffee enthusiast’s arsenal. With this grinder, the perfect cup of coffee is just a grind away.

For a complete list of all available pledge options, stretch goals, extra media and spec sheet for the electric coffee grinder, jump over to the official BURRUS crowd funding campaign page by following the link below.

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HiDock H1 ChatGPT audio dock with integrated AI transcription

HiDock H1 ChatGPT audio dock

The HiDock H1 is a comprehensive hardware and software solution designed to streamline calls and meetings. It is equipped with a range of features that enhance communication, including automatic note-taking, noise cancellation, and transcription services powered by ChatGPT. This article will delve into the key features of the HiDock H1, its versatility, and how it can benefit a wide range of users.

One of the standout features of the HiDock H1 is its automatic note-taking capability. This feature is powered by HiNotes, a software solution that transcribes and summarizes calls and meetings. It supports transcription in 57 languages and can handle long recordings, making it a versatile tool for international businesses and multilingual users. The advanced Bi-directional Noise Cancellation (BNC) technology ensures superior transcription accuracy by eliminating background noise from both ends of a call or meeting.

Early bird pledge levels are now available for the revolutionary project from roughly $159 or £130 (depending on current exchange rates), offering a considerable discount of approximately 47% off the final retail price, while the Kickstarter crowd funding is under way.

HiDock H1 ChatGPT audio dock features

VoiceMarks

The HiDock H1 also includes a VoiceMark feature, which allows users to highlight important information during recordings. HiNotes will analyze these VoiceMarks during transcription, ensuring that key points are not missed. This feature can be particularly useful during lengthy meetings or lectures, where important information can easily be lost or forgotten.

In addition to its transcription capabilities, HiNotes can also summarize calls and meetings from various platforms into structured notes. These notes can be accessed from any device, providing users with a convenient way to review and reference past conversations. HiDock H1 ChatGPT audio dock also provides templates for different types of notes, including meetings, phone calls, lectures, and memos, with plans to add more in the future.

The HiDock H1 is not just a transcription tool; it also functions as an 11-in-1 docking station. This feature allows users to connect multiple devices using just one USB-C cable, creating a clutter-free workspace. The dock includes various connectivity options, including USB-C and Bluetooth, making it compatible with a wide range of devices, including laptops, iPhones, and Android devices.

If the HiDock H1 campaign successfully raises its required pledge goal and manufacturing progresses smoothly, worldwide shipping is expected to take place sometime around January 2024. To learn more about the HiDock H1 ChatGPT audio dock project check out the promotional video below.

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The device can play and record audio from different sources, including video calls and messaging apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Telegram. This versatility makes it suitable for various users, whether they need structured meeting notes, want to capture ideas from conversations, review podcasts, record phone calls, or take notes during online lectures.

The HiDock H1 also doubles as a Hi-Fi Bluetooth Speaker, equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 protocol. It features a 5-watt tweeter, a 7-watt full-band driver, and a passive-vibration radiator, providing a rich and dynamic audio experience. This feature, combined with the device’s noise cancellation capabilities, ensures clear and high-quality audio during calls and meetings.

ChatGPT audio dock

HiDock H1 ChatGPT audio dock supported applications

The HiDock H1 is a versatile and comprehensive solution for calls and meetings. Its automatic note-taking feature, powered by HiNotes, and its noise cancellation capabilities, ensure clear and accurate communication. Its 11-port dock and compatibility with various devices and apps make it a convenient tool for a wide range of users. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or someone who simply wants to streamline their communication, the HiDock H1 offers a range of features designed to enhance productivity and efficiency.

For a complete list of all available early bird specials, stretch goals, extra media and product capabilities for the ChatGPT audio dock, jump over to the official HiDock H1 ChatGPT audio dock crowd funding campaign page by clicking the link below.

Source : Kickstarter

Disclaimer: Participating in Kickstarter campaigns involves inherent risks. While many projects successfully meet their goals, others may fail to deliver due to numerous challenges. Always conduct thorough research and exercise caution when pledging your hard-earned money.

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