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Following the removal of chargers, the smartphone industry is starting to omit the USB cable from new phone boxes, led by models like the Sony Xperia 10 VII. Manufacturers cite reduced e-waste and ...

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With the launch of the iPhone 15 and the arrival of the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple has finally brought USB Type-C to the iPhone — something many of us have been waiting (and hoping) for. However, while the ...

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Abstract: In order to satisfy the demand for large planar workspace and lightweight in ship side painting, we designed a cable-driven parallel robot (CDPR) with parallel cables powered by a common ...

Remember when smartphones came with chargers, cables, and even earphones in the box? These good days are long gone, and the retail box for your new smartphone has gotten a lot emptier. But things ...

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USB cables tend to vanish into thin air when you need them most, so October Prime Day is the perfect time to stock up on some so you always have at least one in your tech drawer. This 2-pack of Anker ...

Abstract: Cable-driven parallel robot (CDPR) has advantages including a reconfigurable workspace and lightweight actuators. The goal of this study is to develop a three-cable driven planar parallel ...