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Teardown Tuesday: Pokemon Red!

Teardown Tuesday: Pokemon Red!

With the release of Pokemon Go!, Pokemon is finding its way back into the minds of millions. What's inside of a Pokemon Red cartridge?


News Jul 19, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Teardown Tuesday: IoT Power Outlet

Teardown Tuesday: IoT Power Outlet

Today demand for IoT devices is rapidly growing. What are inside of an IoT power strip? Find out in this teardown!


News Jul 12, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Driving LED Arrays with an Arduino

Driving LED Arrays with an Arduino

All you need to know about LED arrays. If you want to learn about them, drive one using an Arduino, or build them, this is the place to start.


Oticon Makes the World’s First IoT Hearing Aid

Oticon Makes the World’s First IoT Hearing Aid

A new hearing aid developed by Oticon joins the Internet of Things revolution.


News Jul 08, 2016 by Ebony Calloway
Feel the Heat in VR with These Haptic Feedback Gloves

Feel the Heat in VR with These Haptic Feedback Gloves

Gloveone is a virtual reality company that is using gloves instead of the traditional headset to allow users to touch and feel virtual objects.


News Jul 08, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Teardown Tuesday: TV Remotes!

Teardown Tuesday: TV Remotes!

TV remotes have been around for nearly 50 years. In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a few remotes!


News Jul 05, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Smart Homes Via Smart Phones: Toggl.it, Nest, and Iris by Lowes

Smart Homes Via Smart Phones: Toggl.it, Nest, and Iris by Lowes

Learn about three smart home platforms available that allow mobile home control with varying degrees of customization.


News Jul 04, 2016 by Yahya Tawil
How Brexit Could Affect the Electronics Industry

How Brexit Could Affect the Electronics Industry

Britain's exit, or "Brexit", from the European Union has been a shock to the economy of the whole world. What will it do to electronics?


News Jul 01, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
The New Siri? The Next Generation of Home Assistant Robots

The New Siri? The Next Generation of Home Assistant Robots

Home robot assistants are rising in prominence. Here are three home robots on the horizon.


News Jun 30, 2016 by Seth Schaffer
Teardown Tuesday: Metal Detector!

Teardown Tuesday: Metal Detector!

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a metal detector intended for security applications.


News Jun 28, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Microchip Produces the First Bluetooth 4.2-Compliant Devices: The RN4870 and RN4871

Microchip Produces the First Bluetooth 4.2-Compliant Devices: The RN4870 and RN4871

Microchip emerges as the first to release next-generation Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices by unveiling the RN4870 and RN4871.


News Jun 27, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
An Introduction to Rectifier Circuits

An Introduction to Rectifier Circuits

An important application of the diode is one that takes place in the design of the rectifier circuit. Simply put, this circuit converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). This is an essential circuit in AC-to-DC power-supply design.


How Computing Will Change Our Lives: IBM’s “5 in 5” Predictions

How Computing Will Change Our Lives: IBM’s “5 in 5” Predictions

Every year, researchers at IBM explore ideas and innovations that will change the way we live within the next five years. Here's a look at this year's 5 in 5.


News Jun 26, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Engineer Spotlight: Noa Labs CEO, Alexander Murawski, on Professional Hardware Development

Engineer Spotlight: Noa Labs CEO, Alexander Murawski, on Professional Hardware Development

AAC interviews Alexander Murawski, CEO and founder of Noa Labs.


News Jun 22, 2016 by Yahya Tawil
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Bathroom Scale

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Bathroom Scale

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look inside an app-enabled Bluetooth bathroom scale!


News Jun 21, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Google’s Daydream Is Taking the Extra Step in VR Design

Google’s Daydream Is Taking the Extra Step in VR Design

Google is putting their own spin on virtual reality. At this year's I/O conference, Google revealed how Daydream will stand apart in the VR sphere.


News Jun 20, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Arrow and Indiegogo Team Up: Crowdfunding and Technical Support for Entrepreneurs

Arrow and Indiegogo Team Up: Crowdfunding and Technical Support for Entrepreneurs

Crowdfunding platform Indiegogo and hardware giant Arrow are teaming up to offer full-service support for project development.


News Jun 18, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
The Tiny Radar Chip Revolutionizing Gesture Recognition: Google ATAP’s Project Soli

The Tiny Radar Chip Revolutionizing Gesture Recognition: Google ATAP’s Project Soli

Google ATAP is bringing touchless interface to your smartwatch— and maybe everywhere else, too. This is Project Soli.


News Jun 15, 2016 by Kate Smith
Teardown Tuesday: Wireless Mice!

Teardown Tuesday: Wireless Mice!

Once a luxury item, they are now commonplace. Wireless mice are pretty popular, but what's in them?


News Jun 14, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Can Zen Microarchitecture Close the Performance Gap between AMD and Intel?

Can Zen Microarchitecture Close the Performance Gap between AMD and Intel?

AMD just revealed Zen, their new architecture design at the core of their new processor lineup. The real question is, will this CPU be able to compete against Intel?


News Jun 09, 2016 by Donald Krambeck