➀ Researchers at the University of Padova are developing low-cost underwater communication modems and transducers, aiming to make water acoustic communication more accessible. ➁ The SubSeaPulse modem, priced at a tenth of the market rate, is built on a Raspberry Pi base with additional sound card hardware and a front end. ➂ The team is also working on a cost-effective transducer, reducing the price from over $2000 to around $400, using a modified device typically used for listening to marine mammals.

➀ Researchers at Central University have developed a hybrid RF-VLC technology that promises reliable indoor communication with reduced power consumption. ➁ The system integrates RF and VLC to provide both communication and illumination while consuming less power. ➂ Initial evaluations show significant energy savings and potential reduction in electromagnetic radiation.

1. The Fraunhofer FHR, along with six partners, is developing intelligent skin for robots in the EU-funded FITNESS project. 2. This technology aims to improve human-robot interaction, especially in manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services. 3. The intelligent skin uses flexible metamaterials and metasurface antennas to enhance safety and performance in robot operations.

1. The Post-master-General, Reginald Bevins, described telex as the fastest means of communication at the inauguration of the Automatic Telex Exchange in London. 2. The new exchange completes the conversion of Britain's telex system to automatic working, bringing flexibility and direct working to the telex service. 3. The Fleet Building exchange, with a current list of 3,600 subscribers and a potential capacity of 15,000, is expected to serve 40,000 subscribers by 1980.

1. Emoji generation has seen a decline with fewer new emojis released each year. 2. The Unicode Consortium coordinates the release of new emojis, with recent additions including customizable options for skin color and gender. 3. Despite public submissions, emoji makers appear to be running out of new ideas.

1. Imec has introduced a CMOS 56Gbit/s zero-IF D-band beam-forming transmitter at the IEEE RFIC Symposium. 2. The technology aims to support short-range wireless services above 100GHz, targeting applications in data centers, fixed wireless access, and extended reality. 3. The transmitter, operating between 120 and 145GHz, is part of a four-way beamforming transceiver chip under development.