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The Progression of Bluetooth Low Energy SoCs

The Progression of Bluetooth Low Energy SoCs

Nordic’s BLE chipset is now available in both QFN and WL-CSP packages— and that shows how wearable applications are driving the Bluetooth Smart chip designs.


News Jul 21, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Duke’s Robotics Team Expedites Real-Time Motion Planning by a Factor of 10000

Duke’s Robotics Team Expedites Real-Time Motion Planning by a Factor of 10000

Researchers at Duke University have dramatically improved motion planning of robots in complicated environments.


News Jul 20, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Teardown Tuesday: Pokemon Red!

Teardown Tuesday: Pokemon Red!

With the release of Pokemon Go!, Pokemon is finding its way back into the minds of millions. What's inside of a Pokemon Red cartridge?


News Jul 19, 2016 by Alex Udanis
ARM’s Tie-up with SoftBank Hints at a Complex IoT Playbook

ARM’s Tie-up with SoftBank Hints at a Complex IoT Playbook

SoftBank's chip gambit has created a wow factor— and it's most likely aimed at the future positioning for a wide array of IoT markets.


News Jul 18, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
DR1 Brings Quadcopter Racing to the Big Time

DR1 Brings Quadcopter Racing to the Big Time

Twelve pilots, two days, and more quadcopters than can be counted. The fastest flying robots in the word, piloted by the best of quadcopter pilots. Multirotor racing is entering the big time.


News Jul 17, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
See Your IoT Digital Footprint (and Security Vulnerabilities) with Shodan

See Your IoT Digital Footprint (and Security Vulnerabilities) with Shodan

Shodan is an IoT search engine which provides information about every device connected to the internet.


News Jul 16, 2016 by Ebony Calloway
Printed Magnetics Could Revolutionize Magneto-Mechanical Devices

Printed Magnetics Could Revolutionize Magneto-Mechanical Devices

A company in Huntsville, Alabama is printing "correlated magnets" with surprising properties that could create a new generation of magneto-mechanical devices.


News Jul 15, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
New Solar Panel Material Could Make SolarCity’s Gigafactory Hyper Efficient

New Solar Panel Material Could Make SolarCity’s Gigafactory Hyper Efficient

A possible new solar panel material is on the horizon. Learn what it could mean for a gigawatt solar panel plant.


News Jul 14, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Machine Learning Algorithms Are Now Detecting Malaria

Machine Learning Algorithms Are Now Detecting Malaria

Using deep learning algorithms, EE students at the University of Washington have developed a portable microscope capable of detecting and assessing malaria infections in the field.


News Jul 13, 2016 by Ebony Calloway
Teardown Tuesday: IoT Power Outlet

Teardown Tuesday: IoT Power Outlet

Today demand for IoT devices is rapidly growing. What are inside of an IoT power strip? Find out in this teardown!


News Jul 12, 2016 by Alex Udanis
What Does the Dallas Shooting Mean for Ethics in Robotics?

What Does the Dallas Shooting Mean for Ethics in Robotics?

The decision of Dallas police officers to use a robot with intent to kill set a historic precedent.


News Jul 11, 2016 by Kate Smith
Why Stainless Steel (Still) Rules Solder Paste Stencils

Why Stainless Steel (Still) Rules Solder Paste Stencils

OSH expands production to include stainless steel stencils.


News Jul 10, 2016 by Charles R. Hampton
Will the Autonomous Car Industry Survive Autopilot’s First Fatal Crash?

Will the Autonomous Car Industry Survive Autopilot’s First Fatal Crash?

Examine the implications for the driverless car industry following Tesla Autopilot's first fatal crash.


News Jul 09, 2016 by Seth Schaffer
Oticon Makes the World’s First IoT Hearing Aid

Oticon Makes the World’s First IoT Hearing Aid

A new hearing aid developed by Oticon joins the Internet of Things revolution.


News Jul 08, 2016 by Ebony Calloway
Feel the Heat in VR with These Haptic Feedback Gloves

Feel the Heat in VR with These Haptic Feedback Gloves

Gloveone is a virtual reality company that is using gloves instead of the traditional headset to allow users to touch and feel virtual objects.


News Jul 08, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Electrical Engineers and Chocolatiers Have Created Something Delicious

Electrical Engineers and Chocolatiers Have Created Something Delicious

Engineers are applying a technique used in crude oil processing to create low-fat chocolate that actually tastes delicious.


News Jul 07, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
MIT Deep Learning Algorithm Passes an Important First Test

MIT Deep Learning Algorithm Passes an Important First Test

MIT has developed a deep learning algorithm that can "create" sounds so realistic, a human can't tell they're engineered.


News Jul 06, 2016 by Ebony Calloway
Teardown Tuesday: TV Remotes!

Teardown Tuesday: TV Remotes!

TV remotes have been around for nearly 50 years. In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a few remotes!


News Jul 05, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Smart Homes Via Smart Phones: Toggl.it, Nest, and Iris by Lowes

Smart Homes Via Smart Phones: Toggl.it, Nest, and Iris by Lowes

Learn about three smart home platforms available that allow mobile home control with varying degrees of customization.


News Jul 04, 2016 by Yahya Tawil
Solar Splash: How We Designed a Solar Powered Boat

Solar Splash: How We Designed a Solar Powered Boat

A detailed look at the solar/electric boat that the University of Rochester Solar Splash team built for Solar Splash.


News Jul 02, 2016 by Seth Schaffer