Technology
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Smart TV shipments grow 15% worldwide in 2012
Critical to the development of connected TV has been the accessibility of content and broadcast services, which have helped propel penetration in Europe and Japan. ... -
The icebox gets ‘smart’
The humble icebox has long been the topic of technological development. Now, the CSIRO has found a way to make them truly 'smart'. Paul Skelton reports. ... -
Cabling in the Army
Do you want to join the growing telecommunications industry but aren’t keen on spending 40 hours a week in a classroom? You could always join the ... -
Getting home networking right
With the proliferation of internet-enabled devices, a computer network has long become an accepted part of any home wiring infrastructure. All of these devices have created a ... -
What you need to know about F-numbers
In a sense, a projector reverses the process in a camera. With a camera, light comes from the scene being photographed into a lens, where it is ... -
Wireless power around the home
A new technology based on inductive coupling allows for safe and efficient power transfer without the need for cabling. Callum Fitzpatrick reports. -
How the depletion of neodymium could affect your business
The supply of neodymium, a rare earth metal that is used to manufacture the majority of magnets and tweeters in speakers, is rapidly depleting. Dimi Kyriakou ... -
LED Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have become an everyday electronic device found in many applications. In 2011, general illumination applications accounted for the largest share (35%) of the ... -
New NFC Forum Analogue Specification Clears the Path to Device Interoperability
This new specification is a major step forward in the NFC Forum’s goal of global interoperability because it makes it easier for device manufacturers to build ... -
HAI by Leviton Releases Omni LTe Home Control System
The system provides enhanced comfort, safety, convenience and energy savings by coordinating multiple subsystems including lighting, heating and air, security, audio/video, scenes and messaging.