In a detailed report on the Internet of Things (IoT), the US Federal Trade Commission has recommended a series of concrete steps that businesses can take to enhance and protect consumers' privacy and security. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

The rapidly evolving and growing smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) market will spark incredible growth in the electronic components market. Eric Lee, Head of Regional Technical Marketing Asia Pacific at RS Components, shares his views on opportunities and trends for 2015.

University of Melbourne researchers have discovered highly sought-after ‘nematic liquid crystals’ that could lead to improved solar panels and printed electronics.

For clients who truly understand the process of cable assembly moulding, the selection of a vendor is the key to procuring a robust and reliable product. While a moulded cable assembly can offer significant advantages over a similar product with a mechanical construction, the art of insert moulding remains somewhat of a mystery to cable assembly consumers. [ + ]

Researchers at the University of Exeter have discovered that GraphExeter - a material adapted from graphene - can withstand prolonged exposure to both high temperature and humidity. [ + ]

IC sales for IoT are expected to increase by a CAGR of 24% in the next five years, according to a new report released by IC Insights. [ + ]

The connector industry grew in 2014, and that was a result of both evolving product lines and cutting-edge technology. Bob Hult looks back at the year's trends and products in the annual 2014 Connector Technology Review. [ + ]

Engineers at UC Berkeley have developed a pulse oximeter composed of all-organic optoelectronics that measures arterial oxygen saturation and heart rate as accurately as conventional, silicon-based pulse oximeters. The device is flexible enough to be used like a bandaid. [ + ]

UNSW's solar researchers have converted over 40% of the sunlight hitting a solar system into electricity, the highest efficiency ever reported. [ + ]

The use of renewable energy could take a significant leap forward with improved storage technologies or more efforts to 'match' different forms of alternative energy systems that provide an overall more steady flow of electricity, according to researchers at Oregon State University. [ + ]

Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) have been growing in functionality and use over the years, yet according to a recent survey by UBM, many system designers avoid the devices due to perceived difficulty, expense or simple unfamiliarity.

The total automotive IC market is expected to grow 15% to $21.7 billion in 2014, compared to a 1% increase registered in 2013, according to IC Insights' 2015 IC Market Drivers Report. [ + ]

A car powered by its own body panels could soon be driving on our roads, according to researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT).

The once humble plug and socket has now been promoted to the rank of interconnect and with it come all the responsibilities that rank involves.