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Modular Phones Are Here, Want to See Some?

Modular Phones Are Here, Want to See Some?

Modular phones are bringing hardware options to mobile phones, take a look some that were recently unveiled.


News Mar 20, 2016 by Christoph Siegmund
The Fatal Error 53 and Apple’s Delayed Response

The Fatal Error 53 and Apple’s Delayed Response

Error 53 bricked iPhones that had been tampered with, but now Apple is offering a solution.


News Mar 01, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Mobile Chipsets Parade at MWC 2016

Mobile Chipsets Parade at MWC 2016

Get a peek at the mobile technology on display at Mobile World Congress 2016.


News Feb 24, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
C-BISCUIT: Design Choices and Justification

C-BISCUIT: Design Choices and Justification

While the C-BISCUIT project is far from complete, it's already come a long way, seeing numerous ideas and design goals in the process. This article will discuss some of these.


Projects Feb 10, 2016 by Trevor Gamblin
What’s the LabVIEW FPGA? Learn It Now!

What’s the LabVIEW FPGA? Learn It Now!

Learn LabVIEW FPGA by programming the on-board Xilinx FPGA of the student-focused embedded device NI myRIO.


The Headphone Jack Controversy: Is Apple Pushing or Pulling?

The Headphone Jack Controversy: Is Apple Pushing or Pulling?

More rumors emerge about Apple's determination to kill the 3.5mm headphone jack. But is the company using its influence for good or profit?


News Jan 15, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Check This Out: The Pine A64 $15 Super Computer

Check This Out: The Pine A64 $15 Super Computer

The Pine A64 allows for countless projects and its founders believe in inspiring designers to make brilliant projects.


News Jan 07, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Build a Motion Activated “Santa Cam”

Build a Motion Activated “Santa Cam”

This is a simple motion activated camera that will allow you to finally get photographic evidence of Santa Claus.


Apple’s Smart Battery Case: Function Over Form?

Apple’s Smart Battery Case: Function Over Form?

There's been outcry overs Apple’s new battery case and its "hump." So why did Apple design the case with a hump instead of something a whole lot sexier?


News Dec 15, 2015 by Alex Udanis
Build Raspberry Pi Controllers: LED Flasher

Build Raspberry Pi Controllers: LED Flasher

In this project, you'll learn how to wire an LED and flash it using the Raspberry Pi. Also, to isolate the Raspberry Pi's + 3.3VDC compliant output pins from supply voltages greater than this power source, an opto-isolator will be introduced as well.


Projects Dec 11, 2015 by Don Wilcher
Why Google and Apple Are Failing in India

Why Google and Apple Are Failing in India

After winning over China, both Google and Apple may have assumed they'd have the same success in India. But this year proved the companies have much to learn.


News Nov 25, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Create Your First Application with TI’s LaunchPad

Create Your First Application with TI’s LaunchPad

Texas Instruments' LaunchPad makes developing applications with MSP430 microcontrollers easy and fast. Learn all about it and create your first application.


Projects Nov 08, 2015 by Tim Youngblood
The E-Waste Disaster

The E-Waste Disaster

The e-waste problem has overwhelmed waste management protocols. Here's a look at how electronic waste has impacted the entire globe.


News Oct 24, 2015 by Ujjwal Roy
Intro to Embedded Development: Styles and Standards

Intro to Embedded Development: Styles and Standards

Some of the unique aspects of embedded programming design will be highlighted, and various standards and tools common to the field will be discussed. Great for first-time designers and developers who have some programming experience, but are new to microcontrollers and things such as real-time operating systems.


An ATMega328-based Data Acquisition System

An ATMega328-based Data Acquisition System

In this article I will show you how to use the internal EEPROM of an ATMega 328P microcontroller. I will use a USB-to-serial converter, and an LM35 temperature sensor. I will also give you some tips and tricks when designing a PCB.


A Review of the Bitscope Micro

A Review of the Bitscope Micro

How does a $150 oscilloscope hold up? We gave it a thorough examination. Here are our thoughts on this powerful test and measurement tool.


News Oct 12, 2015 by Nash Reilly
Is the Apple Car the Next Lisa?

Is the Apple Car the Next Lisa?

The Apple Car will purportedly be in here in four years, but the foray into the automobile industry may be a misstep in the company's legacy.


News Sep 22, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Introduction to the MQTT Protocol on NodeMCU

Introduction to the MQTT Protocol on NodeMCU

MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT) is a popular low-overhead messaging protocol used by many IoT devices to communicate. This tutorial will show the user how to to set up a basic MQTT network using Python on his or her computer and an ESP8266 running the NodeMCU firmware.


Projects Sep 15, 2015 by Patrick Lloyd
Apple Pencil: More Than a Stylus?

Apple Pencil: More Than a Stylus?

The Apple Pencil was released this week with mixed reviews. Here's our look at the technology inside it and where Apple missed the mark.


News Sep 13, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Maker Smartwatches More Innovative than Apple’s

Maker Smartwatches More Innovative than Apple’s

Sure, Apple may be the biggest dog in the game, but that doesn't mean it's got the last word on innovation. Take a look at these companies rethinking the way we design our wearables.


News Sep 03, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley