Alphabet Inc

Battery-free technology brings gesture recognition to all devices

University of Washington computer scientists have built a low-cost gesture recognition system that runs without batteries and lets users control their electronic devices hidden from sight with simple hand movements.

Terra Motors showcases its state-of-the art electric vehicles

Terra Motors, manufacturer of electric two and three wheelers in Japan has showcased world's first executive e-scooter - A4000i with a smart phone connection and a highly durable electric three-wheeler, e-rickshaw.

Mobile phone indoor positioning systems create $10bn market

This article shares some of the research in the IDTechEx Research report IDTechEx report "Mobile Phone Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) and Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS) 2014-2024".

Thinfilm acquires Kovio Technology

Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced that it has completed acquisition of Kovio technology, intellectual property, and manufacturing assets, and has opened the Thinfilm NFC Innovation Center in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Hardware is key for future mobile phones

In this article we share some of the findings in the new IDTechEx report "Future Mobile Phone/Cell Phone Technology and Functions 2014-2024".

Conditional agreement to acquire Kovio NFC technology

Thin Film Electronics ASA has entered into a conditional agreement for the acquisition of printed near field communication (NFC) technology developed by Kovio, Inc.

T-ink enables new Printed Electronics feature in WIRED Magazine

A print ad in the January issue of Wired provides interactivity thanks to printed electronics.

Pipistrel

World's leading electric aircraft manufacturer and the only one with ten years of sales.

adidas Wearable Sports Electronics

Adidas Wearable Sports Electronics have been a significant player in the e-textiles and smart clothing place since their acquisition of Textronics in 2008. IDTechEx have interviewed many senior staff from this division over the years and have updated this profile in full for 2016.

Solar-powered battery woven into fabric

Though some people already seem inseparable from their smartphones, even more convenient, wearable, solar-powered electronics could be on the way soon, woven into clothing fibers or incorporated into watchbands.

Invisible printed electronics using carbon nanotubes

Researchers have demonstrated the first fully printed and invisible electronics using carbon nanotubes.

Near Field Communication (NFC) 2014-2024

IDTechEx first published a detailed report on NFC five years ago. In this article we share some of the findings in the new IDTechEx report, "Near Field Communication (NFC) 2014-2024".

Kobo unveils new eReading lineup

Kobo has announced its new lineup of eReading devices.

World-first electric scooter with smartphone connection unveiled

Terra Motors Corporation has released its new model of electric scooter, A4000i and A4000. One of the new features of this model is the smartphone connection.

Webinar Wed 28 Aug: Mobile Phone Indoor Positioning Systems 2014-2024

A free webinar by IDTechEx, on Wednesday 28 August. "Mobile Phone Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) 2014-2024" will be presented by Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx.

Battery-free mobile devices draw power from thin air

Engineers have created a new wireless communication system that allows devices to interact with each other without relying on batteries or wires for power.

Self powered contact lenses

The world's first self powered, self contained, power source for contact lenses.

The rise of mobile phone indoor positioning systems

This article shares some of the research in the new IDTechEx report, "Mobile Phone Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) and Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS) 2013-2023"