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Teardown Tuesday: IoT Camera

Teardown Tuesday: IoT Camera

In this teardown, we are going to take a look at the insides of an internet-connected camera.


News Aug 02, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Engineer Spotlight: bunnie and xobs and The Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzhen

Engineer Spotlight: bunnie and xobs and The Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzhen

An interview with Sean "xobs" Cross and Andrew "bunnie" Huang, the author of The Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzhen.


News Jul 27, 2016 by Ebony Calloway
Teardown Tuesday: Credit Card Reader

Teardown Tuesday: Credit Card Reader

Ever wonder what's inside a credit card machine? In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at one!


News Jul 26, 2016 by Alex Udanis
The Best Laptops for Engineering and Computer Science Students

The Best Laptops for Engineering and Computer Science Students

This is a guide to purchasing laptops for CS and engineering students.


News Jul 25, 2016 by Seth Schaffer
Google Experiments with Post-Quantum Cryptographic Algorithms in Chrome

Google Experiments with Post-Quantum Cryptographic Algorithms in Chrome

Google is experimenting with new post-quantum cryptography— can they prevent quantum computers from cracking modern encryption techniques?


News Jul 22, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
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