Top Stories of the Week: Feb. 9-13, 2026
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Editor's Choice: From the Electronic Design Archives
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Bill Wong's Picks of the Week
Here are some of the articles I was reading this past wek.
What is a quantum switch? Check out this article at Laser Focus World.
- Quantum switch? - Researchers discover a single quantum parameter—the size of its spin—acts as a switch that flips its magnetism. This discovery offers a new way to think about how quantum states can be controlled within complex materials. @ Laser Focus World
Over at Vision Systems Design, there is a great article on LiDAR.
- Unlocking the Next Generation of LiDAR with Programmable Optics - Software-defined, solid-state systems utilizing programmable metasurfaces are improving applications such as robotics and autonomous vehicles. @ Vision Systems Design
We cover securitiy issues and technology at Electronic Design but engineers and programmers can find some good articles at SecurityInfoWatch.com like this one.
- Why VPN and MFA Alone Fall Short in Securing OT Environments - Traditional remote access controls verify identity, but they fail to address engineering context, operational risk, and the realities of modern industrial systems. @ SecurityInfoWatch.com
Andy's Picks From Around the Web
Why Replacing Developers with AI is Going Horribly Wrong
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WfjGZCuxl-U
A Display Powered by Air: 3D Printed Microfluidic Multiplexing
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ2ZcOzLnGg
Benefits of a Unified I/O Architecture @ Automation World
Over at Automation World, editor David Greenfield provides his insight into I/O architectures. You can watch it here.
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William G. Wong
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