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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
December 8, 2023 | Andy Shaughnessy, Design007 MagazineEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Every year, companies in the consumer electronics segment look forward to the Christmas season. Some of these companies make almost half of their revenue in November and December. What are the hottest electronics gadgets this year?
According to the Consumer Reviews Guide, these are the top sellers in the electronic gadget market this holiday season. Do any of these gadgets strike your fancy, as my grandmother used to say? Check them out.
The Ryoku EMS Foot Massager
I thought I had everything, but I could certainly use a cool new foot massager. I could put it under my desk and have it running during conference calls. I might be in a better mood!
Fitsenso SmartWatch
The fitness smartwatch market has been blowing up for a few years. This one monitors your blood glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, caloric intake, body temperature, and it even tells you what time it is.
ClearPik Dental Descaler
This little gadget could save you some real money over time. I had to have my teeth descaled a few years ago, and it wasn’t cheap, even with insurance. If you’re a man, and you put off visiting the dentist until it’s too late, this could be just what you need.
Nooro Knee Massager
Health and fitness seem to be the big sellers this year. This cool knee massager uses heat and massage therapy to increase blood circulation. This would make a great gift for anyone.
Muama Ryoko Portable Wireless Router
This hip little device creates a 4G LTE WiFi network instantly, and it fits in your pocket. This would be great for those hotels and trade shows that have less than perfect WiFi. If you can’t find WiFi, bring your own!
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Scientists Propose a New Way to Search for Dark Matter
04/02/2024 | SLAC National Accelerator LaboratoryEver since its discovery, dark matter has remained invisible to scientists, despite the launch of multiple ultra-sensitive particle detector experiments around the world over several decades.
Walmart Acquires Vizio, Set to Overtake Samsung as the Largest TV Brand in the US
02/22/2024 | TrendForceUS retail giant Walmart announced on February 20, that it has acquired smart TV brand Vizio for US$2.3 billion, aiming to accelerate the growth of its advertising business: Walmart Connect. Since its launch in 2021, Walmart Connect has seen double-digit annual growth in both its online and offline retail media advertising ventures. Vizio has been expanding its device ecosystem and its SmartCast TV OS, boasting over 18 million active users, according to TrendForce.
Fiber Optic Cables Effective Way to Detect Tsunamis
02/16/2024 | University of MichiganFiber optic cables that line ocean floors could provide a less expensive, more comprehensive alternative to the current buoys that act as early warning systems for tsunamis, says a University of Michigan researcher.
EIPC Winter Conference 2024, Day 2: A Closer Look at Global Trends
02/14/2024 | Pete Starkey, I-Connect007The opening session of the second day’s conference proceedings focused on global PCB trends and was introduced and moderated by Dr. Michele Stampanoni, vice president of strategic sales and business development at Cicor Group in Switzerland. He opened the session with Dr. Hayao Nakahara’s knowledgeable and enlightening video presentation on the IC substrates industry.