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Today’s roundup touches on how resistive RAM could change artificial intelligence applications, what to expect with…

Today’s roundup touches on how resistive RAM could change artificial intelligence applications, what to expect with upcoming DDR5 RAM specifications, and the latest news on 3D NAND flash memory.

Here’s a look at some of the ways NFC is already being used on your smartphone.

Here’s a look at some of the ways NFC is already being used on your smartphone.

Researchers from Soochow University have developed a prototype solar panel that can harvest energy from rain. Could this…

Researchers from Soochow University have developed a prototype solar panel that can harvest energy from rain. Could this be a new direction for solar energy or is it merely a neat science project?

With the SteamVR HDK and on-market headsets in tow, Black Box VR created their own unique resistance hardware to develop…

With the SteamVR HDK and on-market headsets in tow, Black Box VR created their own unique resistance hardware to develop an intensive fitness routine that feels more like a world-saving mission.

Touch displays often require specialized touch controllers to drive displays, which can bump up the cost of final…

Touch displays often require specialized touch controllers to drive displays, which can bump up the cost of final products. To mitigate cost increases, Microchip has just released a free touch library for use with most PIC, AVR, and SAM microcontrollers.

New design resources are becoming available as RF front-ends enter into high gear amid the 5G and IoT take-off.

New design resources are becoming available as RF front-ends enter into high gear amid the 5G and IoT take-off.

FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays) are undeniably powerful. Now, makers will also have a platform to allow them to…

FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays) are undeniably powerful. Now, makers will also have a platform to allow them to harness this technology.

In a world where electronics and embedded systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, protecting them against theft,…

In a world where electronics and embedded systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, protecting them against theft, piracy, or unauthorized modification is becoming increasingly important for designers and manufacturers.

Analog Devices recently announced two new SPI-controlled analog mux switches: the ADGS1208, which has eight single…

Analog Devices recently announced two new SPI-controlled analog mux switches: the ADGS1208, which has eight single channels, and the ADGS1209, which has four differential channels.

Imagine an implantable sensor that did not need to be removed because it degrades by itself over time. Meet the…

Imagine an implantable sensor that did not need to be removed because it degrades by itself over time. Meet the biodegradable sensor!

From the first telegraph message sent in 1884 to the founding of Dell computers in 1984 here is a roundup of history for…

From the first telegraph message sent in 1884 to the founding of Dell computers in 1984 here is a roundup of history for the month of May.

Texas Instruments announces their new TMP1075, which is a replacement to the industry standard LM75 and TMP75 digital…

Texas Instruments announces their new TMP1075, which is a replacement to the industry standard LM75 and TMP75 digital temperature sensors.

How do we design, build, and test a sensitive piece of equipment for millions of times more heat and radiation exposure?

How do we design, build, and test a sensitive piece of equipment for millions of times more heat and radiation exposure?

Sensirion announces their new SDP3x series of "the world's smallest differential pressure sensors," which allow for more…

Sensirion announces their new SDP3x series of "the world's smallest differential pressure sensors," which allow for more integration and application possibilities.

Check out today’s IoT communications roundup to see what’s new on the horizon.

Check out today’s IoT communications roundup to see what’s new on the horizon.

Text-to-speech has been a frustrating area for developers and users alike (and the butt of many tech jokes). But Google's…

Text-to-speech has been a frustrating area for developers and users alike (and the butt of many tech jokes). But Google's recently demonstrated Duplex, their latest AI text-to-speech engine, shows extraordinary—and somewhat worrying—results.

In this teardown, we dismantle a BB-8 droid (or, at least, an RC toy version) to see what's inside.

In this teardown, we dismantle a BB-8 droid (or, at least, an RC toy version) to see what's inside.

Security is becoming a key beneficiary in the evolution of software development kits (SDKs) in the IoT era.

Security is becoming a key beneficiary in the evolution of software development kits (SDKs) in the IoT era.

Maxim Integrated recently announced their new Himalaya uSLIC power modules: the MAXM17532 and the MAXM15462.

Maxim Integrated recently announced their new Himalaya uSLIC power modules: the MAXM17532 and the MAXM15462.