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An Overview of Fitness Technology: Heart Rate Monitors

An Overview of Fitness Technology: Heart Rate Monitors

Wearable fitness technology has come a long way since the basic pedometers of yesteryear.


News Feb 02, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Controlling a Toaster Oven with a PICAXE - Part 1

Controlling a Toaster Oven with a PICAXE - Part 1

A toaster oven can do more than just make toast; guided by a PICAXE microcontroller, it can make a sweet reflow soldering station.


STMicro Exits TV Decoder Chips in the Midst of Set-Top Box Disruption

STMicro Exits TV Decoder Chips in the Midst of Set-Top Box Disruption

Is this the end of digital set-top boxes? All signs point to yes.


News Jan 28, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
C-BISCUIT: A Robotics Platform for the Hacker and Hobbyist

C-BISCUIT: A Robotics Platform for the Hacker and Hobbyist

This is the beginning of a multi-part, multi-author series on how to build your own robotics platform called C-BISCUIT, an acronym for Collaborative Bot with Integrated System Core, Unmanned Interactivity, and Telemetry -- based on the Wandboard Quad computer.


Projects Jan 25, 2016 by Patrick Lloyd
Amazon’s Dash Button Exemplifies IoT Laziness

Amazon’s Dash Button Exemplifies IoT Laziness

The Amazon Dash button has launched. Cue the eye rolling.


News Jan 22, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Fisher-Price Teaches the Next Generation of Designers

Fisher-Price Teaches the Next Generation of Designers

The universal children's toy company unveiled its newest creation at CES 2016. But why would a company known for its baby toys be interested in coding?


News Jan 20, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Enter These Hardware Contests Now

Enter These Hardware Contests Now

A few great contests are about to close. Enter your project now and get in on fame and fortune.


News Jan 19, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Custom PCB Design with an EFM8 Microcontroller

Custom PCB Design with an EFM8 Microcontroller

Tips and techniques for incorporating EFM8 microcontrollers into your custom hardware.


Projects Jan 18, 2016 by Robert Keim
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
The World’s First Passenger Drone

The World’s First Passenger Drone

A Chinese company called Ehang is intent on making the world's first passenger drone a supremely cool reality.


News Jan 13, 2016 by Murray Slovick
Galvanic Isolation: Purpose and Methodologies

Galvanic Isolation: Purpose and Methodologies

Galvanic isolation is a way to isolate functional sections of electrical systems to prevent current flow. A brief explanation of differing methods to create galvanic isolation.


Implementing I2C with an EFM8 Microcontroller, Part 2

Implementing I2C with an EFM8 Microcontroller, Part 2

Firmware architecture and example code for an I2C interface based on the Silicon Labs SMBus peripheral.


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
Silicon Valley’s Bust is A Matter of Time

Silicon Valley’s Bust is A Matter of Time

Behind the billions of dollars keeping Silicon Valley afloat are clues that the good times may be coming to an end.


News Jan 06, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Windows 10 Hits 200 Million Mark

Windows 10 Hits 200 Million Mark

Windows 10 is now running on over 200 million devices. Why the resurgence of popularity?


News Jan 05, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
CES 2016: 1080p With HDR Trumps UHD/4K

CES 2016: 1080p With HDR Trumps UHD/4K

CES brings more information on the coolest innovations in consumer electronics.


News Jan 04, 2016 by PatrickM
Implementing I2C with an EFM8 Microcontroller

Implementing I2C with an EFM8 Microcontroller

Learn how to design an I2C interface using the Silicon Labs SMBus peripheral.


Got a Drone? Get it Registered

Got a Drone? Get it Registered

As of December 21, 2015, the FAA is requiring owners to register their drones. Here are the details.


News Dec 31, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The I2C Bus: Firmware Implementation Details

The I2C Bus: Firmware Implementation Details

Understand the I2C protocol in the context of firmware design and make your projects seamless.


When Will We Get the Wireless Charging Technology We Want?

When Will We Get the Wireless Charging Technology We Want?

Wireless charging is being integrated into businesses and workspaces, but it's not very impressive.


News Dec 22, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley