Electronic Devices

Turkish Airlines will offer laptops to business-class travellers after ban on electronic devices

Washington has barred all electronic devices larger than a mobile phone on direct flights to the United States from 10 airports in seven Middle Eastern countries.

Emirates and Etihad have not received new instructions on electronic devices ban, say airlines

Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have not been advised of any new restrictions on carrying electronic devices on US flights, the Middle East airlines said on Tuesday.

Be prepared to hand over your device passwords or face indefinite detention at the US border

People are being detained at the US border, often without any reasonable cause, until they reveal the passwords and permit access to their phones and other devices.

Intel Creates New Biz Division To Ride Internet Of Things Wave

Intel has set up a business division aimed at making money out of a new technology wave that can link up a host of electronic devices.

Researchers working on converting 'wasted heat' into electricity in future electrical devices

Scientists are working on a novel technology that will allow future electronic devices to convert heat into electricity. Previously researchers from Ohio State University in the US pioneered the use of a quantum mechanical effect to convert heat into electricity.

Indian-origin engineer discovers 2D semi-conducting material that could replace silicon

A team led by an Indian-origin engineer from the University of Utah has discovered a new kind of 2D semi-conducting material for electronics that opens the door for much speedier computers and smartphones that consume a lot less power.