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The Voyager missions encountered various celestial objects and they took a variety of measurements and observations,…

The Voyager missions encountered various celestial objects and they took a variety of measurements and observations, revealing unprecedented details of our solar system.

Use Adafruit's Circuit Playground to make your own fruity (drum) loops!

Use Adafruit's Circuit Playground to make your own fruity (drum) loops!

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.

Researchers from the University of California Berkeley have created a wearable device worn on the ear that can monitor…

Researchers from the University of California Berkeley have created a wearable device worn on the ear that can monitor core body temperature in real time.

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!

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.

Cypress EZ-BLE PRoC XR Modules are programmable, long range, Bluetooth 4.2 single-mode modules.

Cypress EZ-BLE PRoC XR Modules are programmable, long range, Bluetooth 4.2 single-mode modules.

In this teardown, we're going to take a look a sumo jumping robot!

In this teardown, we're going to take a look a sumo jumping robot!

Critical to the success of any product is its user experience. From household appliances through to websites, the ones…

Critical to the success of any product is its user experience. From household appliances through to websites, the ones that succeed are both functional and easy–or even enjoyable–to use.

Underwater transmission protocols may finally be unified in a protocol that aims to help interconnectivity with devices…

Underwater transmission protocols may finally be unified in a protocol that aims to help interconnectivity with devices ranging from buoys to submarines.

Let's take a look at some of the instruments the Voyager spacecraft use to gather data for imaging and atmosphere analysis.

Let's take a look at some of the instruments the Voyager spacecraft use to gather data for imaging and atmosphere analysis.

The AS5270 position sensors are the new addition to the ams magnetic position sensors portfolio. The sensors meet ISO…

The AS5270 position sensors are the new addition to the ams magnetic position sensors portfolio. The sensors meet ISO 26262 functional safety standards.

AAC interviewed Rodolfo Saccoman, co-founder and CEO of MATRIX Labs, which recently crowdfunded the Matrix Voice, an…

AAC interviewed Rodolfo Saccoman, co-founder and CEO of MATRIX Labs, which recently crowdfunded the Matrix Voice, an open-source voice platform.

MEMS accelerometers have finally reached a point where they are able to measure vibration on a broad set of machine platforms.

MEMS accelerometers have finally reached a point where they are able to measure vibration on a broad set of machine platforms.

Researchers have carefully studied techniques that could be used to interfere with driverless systems. The conclusion:…

Researchers have carefully studied techniques that could be used to interfere with driverless systems. The conclusion: Don’t fall asleep at the wheel.

InvenSense recently announced an update to SensorStudio, their sensor prototyping and development platform for the IoT.

InvenSense recently announced an update to SensorStudio, their sensor prototyping and development platform for the IoT.

In this teardown, we examine the PCBs and the main ICs found inside the Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight.

In this teardown, we examine the PCBs and the main ICs found inside the Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight.

Learn about various movement-type sensors including accelerometers, tilt sensors, vibration sensors, PIR (passive…

Learn about various movement-type sensors including accelerometers, tilt sensors, vibration sensors, PIR (passive infrared) sensors, and rotation sensors.

California wants to turn one of its weaknesses—its traffic—into an energy-harvesting strength.

California wants to turn one of its weaknesses—its traffic—into an energy-harvesting strength.