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TI shows off LaunchPad-based prototype mouse, hints at a big follow-up
Posted On 10 Mar 2013 By Brian Heater. Under: Uncategorized.
If you've been needing a little inspiration for your next TI LaunchPad project, look no further than the company itself. Texas Instruments set up shop in the maker tent across from the Austin Convention Center this week, showing off creations built a...
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Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Texas Instruments’ Frank Moizio
Posted On 09 Jan 2013 By Brian Heater. Under: Uncategorized.
Love tiny projectors? Boy have we got the conversation for you! We'll be speaking with Texas Instruments business manager, DLP Pico Projection, Frank Moizio, who will be showing off new devices featuring the technology and discussing the company's ne...
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TI to be driving force behind Audi’s next-gen MIB High infotainment platform
Posted On 11 Dec 2012 By Edgar Alvarez. Under: Uncategorized.
The race to claim the "best infotainment system in a luxury ride" title is, we'd say, still pretty wide open, however that's not to say we haven't seen our fair share of neat ones in the recent past. Still, it's worth noting that Texas Instruments an...
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TI details the wireless power chip in the Lumia 920, offers four times the charging area
Posted On 07 Nov 2012 By Jon Fingas. Under: Uncategorized.
If you're one of the first on your block to have picked up a Nokia Lumia 920, you might wonder why it's so forgiving with where you set it down on the wireless charging pad. TI is more than willing to share. The 920, 820, Fatboy charging pillow and J...
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DN-82623, Evergreen new 4 inputs Headphone Amp with USB DAC
Posted On 04 Nov 2012 By Daimaou - G.G-B. Under: Uncategorized.
Evergreen released today the DN-82623, yet another Headphone Amp that for once comes with the support of four different inputs, including RCA, Digital In, and USB DAC (24Bit/96kHz)! The DB-82623 comes with a Dual FET-Input, Low Distortion Operational Amplifier TI OPA2604. The DN-82623 is announced in Japan at around 13,999 Yen and comes with the [...]
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Motorola Solutions outs HC1 head-mounted computer, keeps workers’ hands free in sticky situations (update: video)
Posted On 22 Oct 2012 By Jon Fingas. Under: Uncategorized.
We're very familiar with Kopin's Golden-i, but it was surprising that an early collaboration with Motorola Solutions didn't immediately lead to Motorola selling the head-mounted computer on its own. That odd discrepancy is being patched up now that M...
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Amazon eyeing up TI’s smartphone chip business, according to Israeli newspaper
Posted On 15 Oct 2012 By Daniel Cooper. Under: Uncategorized.
Remember when Texas Instruments revealed it was planning to dump its mobile processor business in favor of embedded systems? Israeli business sheet Calcalist is reporting that Amazon is in "advanced negotiations" to snap up that part of TI's OMAP div...
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Texas Instruments wants to ditch smartphones, switch focus to embedded processors
Posted On 26 Sep 2012 By Daniel Cooper. Under: Uncategorized.
Texas Instruments has made the startling announcement that it's going to wind down its wildly successful smartphone and tablet business in favor of embedded systems. VP Greg Delagi told investors that the switch would create a more "stable" and "long...
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Linux Foundation forms Automotive Grade Workgroup, aims to open-source your ride with Tizen
Posted On 20 Sep 2012 By Jon Fingas. Under: Uncategorized.
It doesn't take much driving to notice that many in-car infotainment systems are custom-built and locked down tight. The Linux Foundation sees it differently and wants our cars to embrace the same notions of common roots and open code that we'd find i...
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD torn down, proves an easy fix
Posted On 17 Sep 2012 By Jon Fingas. Under: Uncategorized.
Interested in what makes your new Kindle Fire HD 7-inch tick? The crew at iFixit certainly is. As is the repair shop's custom, it just tore down Amazon's new reader tablet to gauge its repairability as well as look for any surprises. In the case of t...
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