Synaptics and Murata Collaborate to Launch Next-Gen Automotive Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity Module

Synaptics and Murata Collaborate to Launch Next-Gen Automotive Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity Module

Synaptics Incorporated and Murata Manufacturing have announced a partnership to jointly develop a turnkey wireless connectivity module designed for automotive Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs. This module will integrate Synaptics’ Veros Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo systems on chips (SoCs) with Murata’s compact module design expertise.

Vishnu Kumar
Circuit Digest 06 May 13:38

OMRON Launches OL-450S Autonomous Mobile Robot for Efficient, Safe Material Handling Across Industries

OMRON Launches OL-450S Autonomous Mobile Robot for Efficient, Safe Material Handling Across Industries

OMRON has introduced the OL-450S, a low-profile omni-directional autonomous mobile robot designed to streamline material handling tasks. The new robot is built to optimize workflows by transporting roll cages, trolleys and similar load carriers with a payload capacity of up to 450 kg.

Vishnu Kumar
Circuit Digest 06 May 09:18

Volonaut Airbike: A Lightweight Hoverbike for Personal Travel

Volonaut Airbike: A Lightweight Hoverbike for Personal Travel

Volonaut Airbike is a futuristic personal flying vehicle designed by Polish inventor Tomasz Patan. This jet-powered hoverbike is built for just one person to ride and can hit speeds of up to 200 km/h. The Airbike has recently completed its development phase and is now planning to release it to the public. Volonaut hasn’t shared how much the Airbike will cost or when exactly it might be available to the public.

Christina Paul V
Circuit Digest 06 May 08:37

Flip-Flop in Digital Electronics: Types, Truth Table, Logic Circuit and Practical Demonstration

Flip-Flop in Digital Electronics: Types, Truth Table, Logic Circuit and Practical Demonstration

A flip-flop in digital electronics is formally defined as "A bistable device with synchronous inputs that changes state only at specified transitions of a clock signal" (IEEE Standard 91/1984)

Rithik Krisna
Circuit Digest 06 May 05:55

EVRE Inaugurates New Hyderabad EV Charger Manufacturing Unit to Boost Domestic Production Capacity

EVRE Inaugurates New Hyderabad EV Charger Manufacturing Unit to Boost Domestic Production Capacity

EVRE, an EV charging infrastructure company has opened a new domestic charger manufacturing unit at the Patancheru Industrial Development Area in Hyderabad. The facility will begin by producing up to 5000 chargers per month and plans to double the output to 10000 units by 2026, when the expansion is expected to be complete.

Vishnu Kumar
Circuit Digest 05 May 11:38

Game Bub, An Open-Source FPGA Retro-Emulation Handheld

Game Bub, An Open-Source FPGA Retro-Emulation Handheld

The Game Bub handheld brings classic Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance gaming in one open-source device. With support for original cartridges and microSD-based ROM files, it bridges the gap between physical collections and digital libraries. Fans can enjoy their cartridge collection or explore homebrew titles without needing additional flash carts.

Vishnu Kumar
Circuit Digest 05 May 09:44

Nintendo is suing the accessory brand that flaunted Switch 2 mockups ahead of its reveal

Nintendo is going after the company that showed off unauthorized mockups of the not-yet-announced Switch 2 at CES 2025. In a lawsuit filed on Friday, Nintendo accuses accessory maker Genki of trademark infringement, unfair competition and false advertising, arguing that Genki “embarked upon a strategic campaign intended to capitalize on the public interest surrounding Nintendo’s next-generation console.” According to Nintendo, Genki promoted accessories it claimed are compatible with the Switch 2 despite not having official access to the console, and used the Switch logo to do so.

Following the initial reports in January that Genki brought Switch 2 mockups to CES and published a video said to show a 3D render of the console, Nintendo released a statement to say that neither the hardware nor imagery were official, per IGN. While Genki reportedly claimed it had access to a Switch 2 at first, the company later wrote on X that it does “not own or possess a black market console,” and told Game*Spark (translated by Automaton) that its mockups were based solely on leaked information. In the lawsuit, Nintendo says Genki’s “statements were contradictory and inconsistent,” yet the company “maintained its representation to consumers that its accessories will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 upon the console’s release.”

Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 on January 16, a little over a week after the mockups made their CES appearance. Even in the months since, Nintendo alleges, Genki “continues to exploit the attention of the media and fan base and usurp and threaten sales of Nintendo’s own accessories,” through means including piggybacking on Nintendo Direct with its own “Genki Direct” event immediately after. In a statement shared on X following the filing, Genki said it is “taking [the lawsuit] seriously and working with legal counsel to respond thoughtfully.”

“What we can say is this: Genki has always been an independent company focused on building innovative gaming accessories for the community we love,” Genki’s post continued. “We’re proud of the work we’ve done, and we stand by the quality and originality of our products. While we can’t comment in detail, we’re continuing preparations to fulfill orders and showcase our newest products at PAX East this week.”

The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives after years of rumors and speculation. In the lawsuit, Nintendo notes that it began planning the next-gen console shortly after the release of the first. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 opened in April, and the console will be available on June 5.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-is-suing-the-accessory-brand-that-flaunted-switch-2-mockups-ahead-of-its-reveal-210341646.html?src=rss

SpaceX’s Texas HQ, Starbase, is officially on its way to becoming a city

The votes are in and residents of a small swath of southern Texas are in favor of Starbase becoming a real city. The newly-designated city is home to SpaceX and many of its employees, and it’s where Elon Musk’s company builds rocket engines, launches spacecraft and manufactures other space-related tech. According to the final vote tally, 212 residents voted in favor of incorporating as Starbase, while six voted against the measure — but, it’s worth noting that most of the eligible voters in the locale are SpaceX employees and only 143 votes were needed to make Starbase a city.

Musk celebrated on X, while the city also made its first post, stating that “becoming a city will help us continue building the best community possible for the men and women building the future of humanity's place in space.” The idea for Starbase dates back to March 2021, when Musk first teased the idea on what was then Twitter. Now that the vote has taken place, Starbase will be separated from Cameron County as its own roughly 1.5-square mile city. This designation is particularly important considering SpaceX may be able to circumvent governmental red tape when it comes to scheduling rocket launches. Previously, Musk’s company had to get permission from county authorities to close a nearby highway or restrict public access to Boca Chica Beach and Boca Chica State Park for rocket launches.

While the vote to designate Starbase as an official Texas city passed, county commissioners and judges still need to declare the election results official, according to Remi Garza, the elections administrator for Cameron County. Even though SpaceX may get a helping hand with Starbase handling its own building and permitting processes, Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino told NBC News that any changes to the existing procedures that SpaceX has to go through would be unnecessary.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/science/space/spacexs-texas-hq-starbase-is-officially-on-its-way-to-becoming-a-city-185643351.html?src=rss

NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope has begun its mission to map the entire sky in 3D

A space observatory designed to map the entire sky over a period of two years to further our understanding of the early universe has started snapping images. SPHEREx, which launched in early March, got started with its observations this past week after over a month of setup procedures and system checks, according to NASA. The space telescope will complete about 14.5 orbits of Earth per day, capturing roughly 3,600 images daily and observing the sky in an unprecedented 102 wavelengths of infrared light. Its observations will eventually be combined to create four “all-sky” maps.

SPHEREx’s 25 month survey will be a comprehensive one. The spacecraft “orbits Earth from north to south, passing over the poles, and each day it takes images along one circular strip of the sky,” NASA explains. “As the days pass and the planet moves around the Sun, SPHEREx’s field of view shifts as well so that after six months, the observatory will have looked out into space in every direction.” Researchers will use the SPHEREx observations to study the universe’s expansion in the moments after the big bang, and search for the ingredients for life elsewhere in the Milky Way.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/science/space/nasas-spherex-space-telescope-has-begun-its-mission-to-map-the-entire-sky-in-3d-173458720.html?src=rss

Apple reportedly wants to split up the iPhone’s release schedule

Instead of deciding between four new models of iPhones every fall, you may have to choose among three in both the spring and the fall. A new report from The Information claims that Apple will change the release cycle for its smartphones, starting with the iPhone 18 in 2026. According to The Information, three unnamed supply chain sources detailed that the more expensive models will launch first, meaning the Pro models will keep the fall release window and the standard model iPhones will get pushed to the following spring.

It’s a notable departure from the typical all-at-once release schedule, but it could indicate that Apple wants to make room for other models, like the long-rumored foldable iPhone. If the report is accurate, Apple would release the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and potentially the foldable iPhone in fall 2026, followed by the iPhone 18 base model, the iPhone 18 Slim and the iPhone 18e in spring 2027.

If you’ve been paying close attention to Apple’s releases, this change may not be much of a surprise. While the company has been releasing its annual batch of new iPhones in September or October since the iPhone 5, Apple started breaking from the schedule with the introduction of the iPhone SE models, which were usually released in March or April. More recently, Apple introduced the iPhone 16e in February to replace the SE range. As for the iPhone 17, we’re still expecting Apple’s regularly programmed schedule with four new devices to be revealed this September.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/apple-reportedly-wants-to-split-up-the-iphones-release-schedule-164737099.html?src=rss