ARM and x86 are the two most common processor families on the planet. What are their strengths, weaknesses, and applications?
ARM and x86 are the two most common processor families on the planet. What are their strengths, weaknesses, and applications?
The Hyperloop, a proposed transport system, had a small-scale test done back in 2016. While many believe that this is…
The Hyperloop, a proposed transport system, had a small-scale test done back in 2016. While many believe that this is proof of its viability, the system is far from ready. Is hyperloop a reality or is it an idea that will not happen with current technology?
In this News Brief, we'll take a look at CUI Power Group's new series of AC-DC power supplies.
In this News Brief, we'll take a look at CUI Power Group's new series of AC-DC power supplies.
In this teardown, we will look at a Samsung wireless charger that can charge mobiles (with the needed technology) to be…
In this teardown, we will look at a Samsung wireless charger that can charge mobiles (with the needed technology) to be charged by simply placing the phone on the unit.
Accelerometers, activity trackers, and fingerprint sensors can be duped. Learn how and what designers can do to prevent…
Accelerometers, activity trackers, and fingerprint sensors can be duped. Learn how and what designers can do to prevent false input.
It's now possible for thieves to crack your PIN based on how you hold your phone when you input it.
It's now possible for thieves to crack your PIN based on how you hold your phone when you input it.
Will cars "speak" Linux in the future?
Will cars "speak" Linux in the future?
STMicroelectronics has released a Discovery kit for IoT developers.
STMicroelectronics has released a Discovery kit for IoT developers.
In this week’s Teardown Tuesday, we tear down a PlayStation Move controller to see what ICs and parts make up current…
In this week’s Teardown Tuesday, we tear down a PlayStation Move controller to see what ICs and parts make up current gaming technology.
The XBee Shield provides an interface to the XBee which adds wireless communication to an Arduino project.
The XBee Shield provides an interface to the XBee which adds wireless communication to an Arduino project.
u-blox has released the world's smallest Cat M1 module to date.
u-blox has released the world's smallest Cat M1 module to date.
This article goes over the basics of the humble common mode choke and its applications.
This article goes over the basics of the humble common mode choke and its applications.
AAC met with Scotty Allen, who built a 16GB iPhone 6S from scratch in Shenzhen, China, to discuss his process and his…
AAC met with Scotty Allen, who built a 16GB iPhone 6S from scratch in Shenzhen, China, to discuss his process and his views on the future of Shenzhen as a manufacturing hub.
Is there a real future for the concept of roads embedded with solar panels?
Is there a real future for the concept of roads embedded with solar panels?
In this teardown, we will look at the innards of an iPod Shuffle 4th generation to see what lingers inside one of the…
In this teardown, we will look at the innards of an iPod Shuffle 4th generation to see what lingers inside one of the smallest portable music players around.
In this News Brief, we'll look at the release of Tektronix's AWG5200 series arbitrary waveform generator.
In this News Brief, we'll look at the release of Tektronix's AWG5200 series arbitrary waveform generator.
Here's a sneak peek at where MEMS packaging technology stands and how it's evolving to meet the needs of new market…
Here's a sneak peek at where MEMS packaging technology stands and how it's evolving to meet the needs of new market opportunities like the IoT.
Today's 3D printers had their start in the rapid prototyping technologies of the 1980s and found their use in the…
Today's 3D printers had their start in the rapid prototyping technologies of the 1980s and found their use in the industrial market. As patents expire, 3D printing technology is becoming more available to consumers.
Researchers at Duke have developed a way to spray a transparent digital storage onto just about anything.
Researchers at Duke have developed a way to spray a transparent digital storage onto just about anything.
In the last two months, some impressively tiny systems were unveiled or released.
In the last two months, some impressively tiny systems were unveiled or released.
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