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Soaring Metal Prices May Spell More Bad News for Consumers!
It’s no secret that many things in the world of PC hardware, electronics, gadgets, general appliances, etc., have gotten more expensive over the last year. Admittedly, there are many factors at play here, and as we’ve discussed in the past, although it’s a very kneejerk response, many of the problems…
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Another Tech Giant Warns Chipset Shortage to Continue Until 2023
The current global chipset shortage is one of the biggest reasons why much PC hardware and electronics, in general, are in such short supply at the moment. Graphics cards, processors, gaming consoles, cars, and many more sectors are currently facing huge supply versus demand problems. Yes, admittedly, there are other…
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EU Set to Introduce ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation on Electronics
I think it’s more than likely that nearly everyone reading this has likely experienced that moment when you drop your smartphone or tablet and pick it up to find that the screen has been damaged or, perhaps worse, something has gone seriously wrong inside. On a similar subject, you might…
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Maplin Enters Administration After Failed Takeover
Maplin Enters Administration Another UK high-street retailer Maplin has practically bit the dust. In fairness, there were many reasons for that which I will get into, but following attempts to sale, the company was unable to secure a buyer. Therefore, Maplin has sadly today officially entered administration. Failed Purchase In…
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New Supercapacitor Enable Devices to Be Charged in Seconds
Researchers from the University of Central Florida’s NanoScience Technology Center are working on a new Supercapacitor technology that will revolutionize the way devices are charged from gadgets as small as phones to batteries used in electric vehicles. Current battery technology is very limited in that it takes a while to…
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Apple: Almost 90% of Apple Chargers and Cables Sold on Amazon Are Fake
Third-party chargers sold on eBay and Amazon at remarkably low prices tend to fail safety standards and employ poor electronics. As enticing as the dirt cheap price point can be, it’s always recommended to pay the extra and invest in an official charger or alternative from a reputable company like…
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Electronics Supplies Affected by Japanese Earthquake
Earlier this week Southern Japan was wracked by a number of powerful earthquakes which has affected the supply chains for a number of major electronics firms including Sony, Mitsubishi Electric and chip-maker Renesas which had factories in the area. The Kumamoto prefecture on the isle of Kyushu was first struck on Thursday…
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Researchers Develop Molecule-Sized Diode
A team of researchers form the US and Israel have developed the world’s smallest diode, the size of a single molecule. The scientists, from the University of Georgia in the US and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Israel, collaborated to create the nanoscopic electronic device, which may mark…
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Philips V800 Flip Phone Is in the Pipeline
Remember when the flip mobile phone design was all the rage? For some of you, this may seem an impossibility owing to the now ubiquitous smartphone look. Well, it looks as if Dutch Electronics Company Philips is set to release a new product by the name of the V800 flip…
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CEX Now Offers 24 Month Warranty on Second Hand Goods
Purchasing any used electrical item from smartphones to CPUs involves a high degree of risk unless the product includes an original proof-of-purchase. As a result, when looking for expensive graphics cards on eBay or premium mechanical keyboards, you have to take into account the lack of consumer protection. It’s quite…
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4K Television Shipments Predicted to Reach 40% in 2016
The consumer adoption of high-definition Televisions has taken a considerable amount of time but this isn’t surprising considering the fairly low quality footage on traditional broadcasts. Initially, people were told to upgrade to ‘HD Ready’ sets as a way of preparing for high-definition content. However, many of these users felt quite…
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Bridging a Spinal Injury with Electronics Offers Hope to Paralysis
Science is a vital element to the exploration and development of a range of subjects and techniques, one such field is of course the medical profession, huge leaps and bounds have been made over the last decade or so. Now, Scientists at “Case Western Reserve University in Ohio have unveiled…
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Argos Rolls out Smartphone and Tablet Trade-in Scheme
Argos, one of the UK’s latest retail chains, has launched a trade-in incentive to recycle unwanted electronics. The retailer plans to offer vouchers in exchange for tablets and smartphones. Each device will either be refurbished and resold or recycled to help protect the environment. Unlike existing schemes, Argos’ retail presence…
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Rumor: Apple and Intelligent Energy Team Up to Bring Fuel Cells for Mobile Devices
Fuel cells have been the topic of discussion for many researchers in the past, working on theoretical inventions and all sorts of contraptions to figure out how to change the common battery and prolong the power output in order to keep mobile devices running for extended periods of time. Up…
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Electronics Company Belkin Pulls Plug on Professional Cycling Team Sponsorship
U.S. consumer electronics company Belkin has decided to pull the plug on its professional cycling sponsorship, announcing the decision in June. Current team riders have given Belkin a deadline of August 1 to find a new sponsor, or they will begin to look at other teams for 2015 season contracts. If…
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