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WikiLeaks’ Release on CIA Hacking Tools Raises Concerns about IoT Security to New Heights

WikiLeaks’ Release on CIA Hacking Tools Raises Concerns about IoT Security to New Heights

The CIA has a trove of tools that takes advantages of exploits in connected devices. Have we set ourselves up for a perfect storm of constant surveillance and vulnerability?


News Mar 13, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
How Silicon Photonics Are Helping Data Centers Keep Up with the IoT, Big Data, and Cloud Computing

How Silicon Photonics Are Helping Data Centers Keep Up with the IoT, Big Data, and Cloud Computing

The use of photonics in networking and electronics is one of many possible solutions for handling the growing demand on data centers.


News Mar 11, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
New Class D Amplifiers and a DSP for Your Audio Applications

New Class D Amplifiers and a DSP for Your Audio Applications

In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.


News Mar 10, 2017 by Robert Keim
The MAXREFDES155 Development Kit for IoT Security

The MAXREFDES155 Development Kit for IoT Security

Maxim just released the MAXREFDES155 development kit and reference design aimed to secure IoT systems. Learn more about it here.


News Mar 09, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
What 2017’s Potential Component Shortage Means for Design Engineers

What 2017’s Potential Component Shortage Means for Design Engineers

Veteran engineers and market forecasters alike have fears of an impending component shortage this year. What evidence is there to suggest such a claim and if true, how will engineers be affected?


News Mar 09, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Drones and LiDAR Combine to 3D Render Landscapes

Drones and LiDAR Combine to 3D Render Landscapes

Learn about how LiDAR-equipped drones are helping us preserve historic sites.


News Mar 08, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: Sound-Activated LED Party Lighting

Teardown Tuesday: Sound-Activated LED Party Lighting

See what's inside a sound-activated LED for use in DJ environments.


News Mar 07, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Samsung Pushes for 5G with Market-Ready RFIC Chip and Growing List of Corporate Partners

Samsung Pushes for 5G with Market-Ready RFIC Chip and Growing List of Corporate Partners

Samsung plans to show off the potential of its 5G technology by establishing fixed wireless networks.


News Mar 07, 2017 by Dr. Steve Arar
Microchip’s PIC18F “K42” Family of MCUs

Microchip’s PIC18F “K42” Family of MCUs

Microchip announced its newest family of 8-bit MCUs: the PIC18F "K42". The family, comprised of 10 products, boasts the largest total memory of any 8-bit PIC MCUs.


News Mar 06, 2017 by Karissa Manske
Engineer Spotlight: NXROBO’s Dr. Tin Lun Lam on the Complexities of Designing Home Robots

Engineer Spotlight: NXROBO’s Dr. Tin Lun Lam on the Complexities of Designing Home Robots

NXROBO's Tin Lun Lam shares insights on designing home robots.


News Mar 06, 2017 by Dr. Steve Arar
Open Source Solutions for Your Automotive Projects and Prototypes

Open Source Solutions for Your Automotive Projects and Prototypes

Welcome to the rapidly evolving open-source automotives trend.


News Mar 05, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Archive.org and the MacArthur 100&Change Grant: A 100 Million Dollar Bet

Archive.org and the MacArthur 100&Change Grant: A 100 Million Dollar Bet

A proposal from the Internet Archive Project has been selected as a MacArthur 100&Change semi-finalist.


News Mar 04, 2017 by Raymond Genovese
Does Google’s Pixel Have Second Sourcing Issues with Components?

Does Google’s Pixel Have Second Sourcing Issues with Components?

The Pixel 2 is on its way, but consumers are still struggling to get their hands on Pixel 1's. The issue with Google's distribution isn't what might you think.


News Mar 03, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
How NASA’s Raven Module Is Developing Machine Learning Algorithms for Autonomous Spacecraft Docking

How NASA’s Raven Module Is Developing Machine Learning Algorithms for Autonomous Spacecraft Docking

Raven may soon allow NASA to build an autonomous system capable of servicing its spacecraft and refueling them in-flight.


News Mar 03, 2017 by Dr. Steve Arar
New Sensor ICs for Your Measurement and Control Applications

New Sensor ICs for Your Measurement and Control Applications

In this article we’ll look at three advanced ICs that can help you to monitor the surrounding environment.


News Mar 02, 2017 by Robert Keim
Keysight Technologies InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series Oscilloscopes

Keysight Technologies InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series Oscilloscopes

Keysight announces InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series oscilloscopes.


News Mar 01, 2017 by Kate Smith
Duke University’s Silver Nanowires Could Allow for Low-Cost Alternative Inks for Printed Electronics

Duke University’s Silver Nanowires Could Allow for Low-Cost Alternative Inks for Printed Electronics

Researchers from Duke University have created nanowires that may help bring printed electronics to everyday devices.


News Mar 01, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: Baofeng Amateur Radio Transceiver

Teardown Tuesday: Baofeng Amateur Radio Transceiver

This teardown looks at some of the circuitry inside Baofeng's dual-band handheld transceiver.


News Feb 28, 2017 by Mark Hughes
The Raspberry Pi Zero W Adds Wireless Capabilities with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

The Raspberry Pi Zero W Adds Wireless Capabilities with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Check out the specs on the Raspberry Pi Zero W just released.


News Feb 28, 2017 by Kate Smith
The Future of AI and Predictive Policing

The Future of AI and Predictive Policing

A report from Stanford identified public safety and security as one of the domains in which AI will become much more prevalent in the next few decades.


News Feb 28, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois