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Tech Company Mergers and Acquisitions of 2016

Tech Company Mergers and Acquisitions of 2016

In an effort to expand capabilities, reach new markets, acquire talent, or purchase solutions, mergers and acquisitions are frequent in the tech world. Let’s take a look back on 2016 through some of the tech industry’s most valuable or controversial acquisitions, and what trend those moves could mean going into 2017.


News Jan 07, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Electromagnetic Radiation Is Decreasing in New Generations of Smartphones

Electromagnetic Radiation Is Decreasing in New Generations of Smartphones

Newer smartphones have lower SAR measurements, exposing users to less radiation.


News Jan 04, 2017 by Donald Krambeck
Teardown Tuesday: Virtual Drumkit PCB for Drumsticks

Teardown Tuesday: Virtual Drumkit PCB for Drumsticks

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will look at the PCB that makes up the core of the Freedrum system.


News Jan 03, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Can Privacy Legislation Keep up with Wearable Tech?

Can Privacy Legislation Keep up with Wearable Tech?

What sort of implications should we begin to expect from wearable technology?


News Dec 31, 2016 by Chantelle Dubois
Could Disposable Printed Electronics Be the Future of Packaging?

Could Disposable Printed Electronics Be the Future of Packaging?

Silicon-free printed electronics could give rise to tech that's designed to be thrown away.


News Dec 16, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
3D Printing and Printable Electronics Combine to Change the Way We Manufacture Electronics

3D Printing and Printable Electronics Combine to Change the Way We Manufacture Electronics

Pulse Electronics have developed a printer that can print conductors and circuits directly onto 3D surfaces.


News Dec 10, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Cambridge’s New Hyper-Efficient Transistors Are a Perfect Match for the IoT

Cambridge’s New Hyper-Efficient Transistors Are a Perfect Match for the IoT

Scientists at Cambridge University have developed a low-power transistor which consumes a billionth of a watt and operates under one volt. Such a device could help with the age of the IoT's ever-growing demand for power and efficiency.


News Dec 08, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Gold-Coated DNA Nanowires Could Power Genetic Computing

Gold-Coated DNA Nanowires Could Power Genetic Computing

A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.


News Dec 01, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
How Self-Healing Electronics Could Change Everything, from Smartphones to Space Stations

How Self-Healing Electronics Could Change Everything, from Smartphones to Space Stations

A team of engineers at the University of California have created a conductive mixture that, when printed, can self-heal if damaged.


News Nov 28, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
GreenWaves’ RISC-V Core to Supersede Cortex Cores in the IoT

GreenWaves’ RISC-V Core to Supersede Cortex Cores in the IoT

Fab-less semiconductor company, GreenWaves Technologies, has developed a new processor designed for IoT applications that they claim that will outmatch ARM Cortex processors.


News Nov 26, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Overclocked Wearables Can Pick Up Bio-Acoustic Signals

Overclocked Wearables Can Pick Up Bio-Acoustic Signals

Software updates can make conventional wearables capable of recognizing the wearer's movements.


News Nov 25, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
NXP in 2017: Autonomous Vehicle Security and the Smallest 8-Pin Logic Ever

NXP in 2017: Autonomous Vehicle Security and the Smallest 8-Pin Logic Ever

NXP recently announced their merger with Qualcomm, but they weren't done making announcements in 2016.


News Nov 24, 2016 by Tim Youngblood
IoT Kit Unveiled at electronica Integrates Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ZigBee Stacks

IoT Kit Unveiled at electronica Integrates Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ZigBee Stacks

Cypress’s WICED Studio 4 connectivity suite aims to simplify IoT design with a single tool and implement cloud connectivity in minutes.


News Nov 11, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Borophene Could Trump Graphene in Flexible Electronics Applications

Borophene Could Trump Graphene in Flexible Electronics Applications

Researchers at Rice University believe that a special atom-thick born structure called borophene may be a better alternative to graphene for flexible electronics.


News Oct 27, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Nanoporous Material Could Make Wearable Tech that Keeps You Cool

Nanoporous Material Could Make Wearable Tech that Keeps You Cool

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a low-cost plastic material which keeps the wearer much cooler than the conventional textiles.


News Oct 17, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
What Does It Mean for an Electronic Device to Be Waterproof?

What Does It Mean for an Electronic Device to Be Waterproof?

A brief overview of the IP Code for waterproofing and dust proofing devices, with some information on NEMA enclosure types.


News Oct 15, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
How to Design a Bluetooth Low Energy Circuit with Sensor Technology

How to Design a Bluetooth Low Energy Circuit with Sensor Technology

Tutorial on designing a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) circuit with the ability to measure 9-axis motion, humidity, and temperature.


Are 3D-Printed Electronic Components the Real Deal?

Are 3D-Printed Electronic Components the Real Deal?

Optomec recently demonstrated their 3D printing technology at Sensors Midwest in Rosemont, IL. What are printed electronics and what is the Aerosol system?


News Oct 07, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Creating Novel Linux Controllers for Wearable Devices

Creating Novel Linux Controllers for Wearable Devices

Embedded and wearable systems require new ideas for input controller hardware. But older software still expects a keyboard and mouse. How do we bridge the gap without having to write kernel drivers?


Intel’s Next IoT Development Board: The Intel Joule 570x

Intel’s Next IoT Development Board: The Intel Joule 570x

Intel has a new powerful IoT development kit with impressive specs and video applications.


News Oct 01, 2016 by Dylan Wadler