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By Colin Carter
Technical Content Manager, Mouser Electronics

It's been a busy year in the technology sphere, but when is it not? 

For 51 weeks (I nabbed the first post of the year), Mouser Technical Content Specialist Rudy Ramos has delivered Tuesday bulletins on cutting-edge applications as well as new approaches to legacy technologies. Here's a look back at some of readers' favorite New Tech Tuesdays, whose deep analyses could come only from the brain of an SME like Rudy.

This post from May looks at how in-vehicle infotainment and telematics have transformed the driving experience. In-vehicle infotainment systems provide drivers and passengers access to a range of multimedia content, including music, video, and navigation services. Telematics systems, on the other hand, allow vehicles to communicate with other devices and systems, including other vehicles, roadside infrastructure, and cloud-based services. Together, these technologies have transformed the automobile from a simple means of transportation to a fully connected, data-driven platform.

The smart home revolution has even brought robotic lawnmowers into the fold. In this post, Rudy examines how these autonomous robots provide homeowners with enhanced convenience and accessibility using cutting-edge technology. Specifically, you can learn more about the Husqvarna Automower^®, equipped with the company's Exact Positioning Operating System (EPOS™) navigation and built-in ultrasonic sensors.

Putting the spotlight on an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional gasoline or natural gas generators, this post explores the world of solar-powered generators. These renewable power sources can power most consumer electronics and even entire homes, making them the perfect choice for anyone looking to reduce their carbon footprint. Learn how advancements in technology are making solar generators more efficient, reliable, and affordable. And with a comparatively low total cost of ownership, solar generators are no longer simply for emergency use.

This past year of Tuesdays has been filled with exciting innovations and next-gen technologies. We greatly appreciate you, our readers, for spending a little time each week reading up on New Tech. We have some great ideas in store for New Tech Tuesdays in 2024, keeping our focus on the latest trends and technologies that design engineers want to know about. And be sure to subscribe to Mouser's customized newsletter to stay up to date with what's next.