In this teardown, we examine the innards of the solar-powered ultrasonic dog repellent, complete with solar panel and PIR sensor.
In this teardown, we examine the innards of the solar-powered ultrasonic dog repellent, complete with solar panel and PIR sensor.
From Samsung to Apple, device manufacturers are striving to optimize security and functionality with dual sensor cameras.
From Samsung to Apple, device manufacturers are striving to optimize security and functionality with dual sensor cameras.
Intel’s RealSense Camera R200 is a world-facing, long range stereoscopic 3D imaging system used to sense the…
Intel’s RealSense Camera R200 is a world-facing, long range stereoscopic 3D imaging system used to sense the surrounding environment.
At Hot Chips this week, Microsoft provided some details about their Scorpio SoC, slated to feature in the next X-Box…
At Hot Chips this week, Microsoft provided some details about their Scorpio SoC, slated to feature in the next X-Box gaming console.
This article takes a look at the improvements and capabilities of Bluetooth 5.
This article takes a look at the improvements and capabilities of Bluetooth 5.
Lets take a look at the insides of an infrared thermometer.
Lets take a look at the insides of an infrared thermometer.
AI labs race to develop processors that are bigger, faster, stronger.
AI labs race to develop processors that are bigger, faster, stronger.
STMicroelectronics' STWLC03 is a high-efficiency wireless power receiver IC that supports both Qi and PMA protocols.
STMicroelectronics' STWLC03 is a high-efficiency wireless power receiver IC that supports both Qi and PMA protocols.
Joe Broms just designed, prototyped, and crowdfunded a hardware product designed to teach kids about digital logic.…
Joe Broms just designed, prototyped, and crowdfunded a hardware product designed to teach kids about digital logic. Here's what he learned about the importance of usability during the design process.
In this teardown, we examine the Lepy LP-168 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Audio Amplifier with Bluetooth, by NKTECH.
In this teardown, we examine the Lepy LP-168 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Audio Amplifier with Bluetooth, by NKTECH.
In the 1980s, Compaq was the first company to produce a portable IBM-compatible machine legally, but they flirted with…
In the 1980s, Compaq was the first company to produce a portable IBM-compatible machine legally, but they flirted with breaking copyright law in the process.
In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.
In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.
In this how-to article, we explore the use of I2C EERAM to save critical program variables when power fails and restore…
In this how-to article, we explore the use of I2C EERAM to save critical program variables when power fails and restore them when power returns to easily preserve program continuity.
With a variety of different single board computers, it can be difficult to choose which computer is right for your…
With a variety of different single board computers, it can be difficult to choose which computer is right for your project. This article will look at the basics of three single board computers available.
In this teardown, we investigate the PCBs, LCD, motors, and ribbon cables found inside the wireless all-in-one Epson…
In this teardown, we investigate the PCBs, LCD, motors, and ribbon cables found inside the wireless all-in-one Epson XP-330 Printer.
Digi International’s XBee SX 1-Watt RF modems operate at 900 MHz using the DigiMesh wireless networking protocol to…
Digi International’s XBee SX 1-Watt RF modems operate at 900 MHz using the DigiMesh wireless networking protocol to provide reliable, redundant wireless communication for critical data.
It's a battle of the titans as Apple and Qualcomm tussle over patent licenses.
It's a battle of the titans as Apple and Qualcomm tussle over patent licenses.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to look at the insides of an induction cooktop!
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to look at the insides of an induction cooktop!
With the need for high-speed mobile data increasing, there's a need to increase efficiency in how we transmit and receive…
With the need for high-speed mobile data increasing, there's a need to increase efficiency in how we transmit and receive data from wireless base stations.
Leap Motion, a hand tracking company, has just raised $50 million funding for its continued development of its hand…
Leap Motion, a hand tracking company, has just raised $50 million funding for its continued development of its hand tracking system.