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New Raspberry Pi 3 features built-in wireless and Bluetooth

01 March, 2016 | element14

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has launched the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B with built-in wireless and Bluetooth connectivity.

Raspberry Pi 2 launches with ARMv7 quad core CPU

03 February, 2015 | element14

element14 and Raspberry Pi Trading have launched Raspberry Pi 2 Model B, which is six times faster than the previous model and now boasts 1 GB of RAM to run bigger and more powerful projects.

Powering up your LEDs

03 July, 2014 | element14

Lifetime, form factor, packaging and a range of colours - from the outside, it would appear as though LED lighting has everything going for it. But for design engineers, there's a lot more to the story.

Wearable technology: challenges and opportunities

04 November, 2013 | element14

Trying to weave technology into our everyday lives is something that has been happening for hundreds of years, with the 16th-century abacus ring often touted as the first 'wearable computer'. Now, wearable technology is changing and becoming more mainstream. This article explores opportunities and challenges presented by wearable technology.

Doing more with less – driving connector changes

03 September, 2009 | element14

Constant innovation and product development underpin a rosy future for the connector industry, says Peter Davis, Australia New Zealand regional director for electronics distribution company Farnell.

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