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When hackers in July demonstrated their ability to hack a Jeep, Chrysler recalled over 1.4 million vehicles in an attempt…

When hackers in July demonstrated their ability to hack a Jeep, Chrysler recalled over 1.4 million vehicles in an attempt to plug the software hole that had allowed the hackers to infiltrate the car's infotainment system and wreak havoc on everything from the air conditioning to the brakes. It's a noble show, but the ability to hack isn't confined to Jeeps. Or cars. In fact, as companies start churning out more and more connected gadgets, security isn't a top concern.

I hear about it all the time: planned obsolescence. People can't believe that their computer parts are already breaking…

I hear about it all the time: planned obsolescence. People can't believe that their computer parts are already breaking and their iPhone started to slow down just days before the next generation of the phone was released. Your TV seems to be programmed to have bugs whenever the manufacturing company wants to push a new product. Companies break their own products to get you to buy more of the same product: light bulbs, phones, batteries, cars, microwaves, computer screens, and even your car key transponder will all stop operating eventually. Either the marketing team or the designers wanted it that way, right?

This article walks through SCADA systems used to automate various power systems used in numerous industries. It also…

This article walks through SCADA systems used to automate various power systems used in numerous industries. It also details what the system is made up of, how they optimize performance in large-scale systems, and how these systems still poses a threat to a company's vulnerability to data and resources.

Learn how to set up the Wunderbar platform to begin building your own IoT apps. This will demonstrate the "Can't Touch…

Learn how to set up the Wunderbar platform to begin building your own IoT apps. This will demonstrate the "Can't Touch This" and "Tell Me When" demo applications to measure WunderBar sensors and perform actions based on them. Some of the major bugs are discussed.

There are so many headphones on the market, it shouldn't be difficult to find the right pair. But everyone from Apple to…

There are so many headphones on the market, it shouldn't be difficult to find the right pair. But everyone from Apple to Sennheiser has been trying to come up with the correct formula, and so far no one's nailed it.

Basic refresher on instrumentation amplifiers, followed by a several real world applications in which an engineer would…

Basic refresher on instrumentation amplifiers, followed by a several real world applications in which an engineer would find this circuit.

The era of home computing may be gone. 2015 marks the fifth year of declining PC sales. And, with the release of Windows…

The era of home computing may be gone. 2015 marks the fifth year of declining PC sales. And, with the release of Windows 10, PC shipments are expected to continue to decline.

Getting started with PSoC®, the Programmable-System-on-Chip by Cypress Semiconductor for developing and testing embedded systems.

Getting started with PSoC®, the Programmable-System-on-Chip by Cypress Semiconductor for developing and testing embedded systems.

Manufacturers are racing to tie every electronic device we own together into a network of incessant information, which…

Manufacturers are racing to tie every electronic device we own together into a network of incessant information, which has resulted in some beautiful connected devices, but there's a fine line between not enough information and far, far too much of it. When it comes to devices like wearables, makers need to remember the human element behind design, and the human element is already distracted.

A guideline for proper considerations when making electrical platforms that can be easily, cheaply, and quickly…

A guideline for proper considerations when making electrical platforms that can be easily, cheaply, and quickly manufactured. The purpose and methods of proper board design, validation, testing, and technical support is discussed, from small to large scale production.

A new player as a rogue smartphone has emerged in a competitive market: Wileyfox delivers an SD card, a big battery,…

A new player as a rogue smartphone has emerged in a competitive market: Wileyfox delivers an SD card, a big battery, security and a bit more.

This is the first in a multi-part series on writing PICAXE BASIC code. This article covers how to read PICAXE pin-out…

This is the first in a multi-part series on writing PICAXE BASIC code. This article covers how to read PICAXE pin-out diagrams, a circuit for coding practice, and the general program format.

After six years of steady increases, the DOW has fallen 1,089 points in only five days and doesn't show signs of…

After six years of steady increases, the DOW has fallen 1,089 points in only five days and doesn't show signs of recovery. Here's a look at how it could affect the world of electrical engineering.

Handling heat in electronics. Which components create heat, which components suffer from heat. Basics of heatsinking.

Handling heat in electronics. Which components create heat, which components suffer from heat. Basics of heatsinking.

When the iPad was released five years ago, it was met with worldwide skepticism. But after over 20 million of them sold,…

When the iPad was released five years ago, it was met with worldwide skepticism. But after over 20 million of them sold, sales have started to slow. What is there after the iPad?

This article will go into a bit of the background of FSK and demonstrate writing a simulator in Python.

This article will go into a bit of the background of FSK and demonstrate writing a simulator in Python.

The TrueNorth chip contains one million programmable neurons. 5.4B transistors, and 4,096 parallel and distributed cores.

The TrueNorth chip contains one million programmable neurons. 5.4B transistors, and 4,096 parallel and distributed cores.

Create a smart home by displaying the current salt level of your water softener with the CC3200 and a proximity sensor.

Create a smart home by displaying the current salt level of your water softener with the CC3200 and a proximity sensor.

While focus in electronics is normally on the consumer and businesses, the military has impressive buying power and often…

While focus in electronics is normally on the consumer and businesses, the military has impressive buying power and often uses its financial incentives to spur new inventions.