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An Introduction to the Open Source Hardware Community

An Introduction to the Open Source Hardware Community

If you're not familiar with the open source hardware community, this is a good place to get started.


News May 27, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
Biometric Security Measures can be Hacked Easily, Here’s Why

Biometric Security Measures can be Hacked Easily, Here’s Why

Biometric databases and photographs allow a hacker to fool a fingerprint scanner without access to your hand or even a print left on an object. Other biometric security measures don't hold up either.


News May 25, 2016 by Seth Schaffer
Teardown Tuesday: GPS Navigator

Teardown Tuesday: GPS Navigator

Want to see what's inside a GPS unit?


News May 24, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Prospects of Today’s Online Security

Prospects of Today’s Online Security

A look into the current state of web application security, IoT, and cloud-computing— and the potential issues for online security issues that come with them.


News May 23, 2016 by Mark Narvidas
How to Spot Counterfeit Electronic Components

How to Spot Counterfeit Electronic Components

Counterfeit parts are becoming more of a problem every day and it won't be long before serious harm is caused as a result. It is up to us design engineers to prevent such incidents by arming ourselves with the knowledge to spot counterfeit parts.


News May 22, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
One Step Closer to Wearable Flexible Electronics

One Step Closer to Wearable Flexible Electronics

A Research team at Penn State lead by Professor Qing Wang has developed the first dielectric that can restore multiple functions after multiple breaks


News May 21, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
Autonomous Car Chips Beef up Sensor Fusion

Autonomous Car Chips Beef up Sensor Fusion

The recent announcements from NXP and STMicro accentuate the journey from ADAS to autonomous vehicles.


News May 20, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Meet the Most Efficient Solar Cell in the World

Meet the Most Efficient Solar Cell in the World

Scientists from the University of New South Wales have developed the world’s most efficient solar cell.


News May 18, 2016 by Kate Smith
Teardown Tuesday: Wearable Audio Recorder

Teardown Tuesday: Wearable Audio Recorder

Never miss that cute moment again! Kapture is a unique audio recorder that constantly records. What's inside of it?


News May 17, 2016 by Alex Udanis
The Future of 2D Memory Semiconductors: Atomically Thin Low-Heat Data Storage

The Future of 2D Memory Semiconductors: Atomically Thin Low-Heat Data Storage

A research team consisting of Stanford and NMSU engineers may have found a material capable of revolutionizing the 2D memory semiconductor market.


News May 16, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
Programmable Matter in Medical Technology: The Origami Robot Made of Meat

Programmable Matter in Medical Technology: The Origami Robot Made of Meat

Researchers have developed a new medical robot made from programmable matter. And pig intestines.


News May 15, 2016 by Kate Smith
Gyroscopes in Anti-Tremor Gloves

Gyroscopes in Anti-Tremor Gloves

A medical device named the GyroGlove is using gyroscopes to help people with Parkinson's disease reduce the impact of hand tremors.


News May 14, 2016 by Kate Smith
Tungsten Diselenide and the Future of Optoelectronics

Tungsten Diselenide and the Future of Optoelectronics

A research team based in Singapore has set the stage for major advancements with 2D semiconductors.


News May 13, 2016 by Kate Smith
Nanowire Batteries: The Next Step in Battery Evolution

Nanowire Batteries: The Next Step in Battery Evolution

A new nanowire battery chemistry allows for longer life than current technologies can match.


News May 11, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
Teardown Tuesday: Smart Remote Control

Teardown Tuesday: Smart Remote Control

What's inside a smart universal remote control?


News May 10, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Intel’s Response to ARM Servers: Xeon D Processors with a Twist

Intel’s Response to ARM Servers: Xeon D Processors with a Twist

Intel Xeon D processors will now contain FPGAs, which directly combats the upcoming ARM-based server-grade processors.


News May 08, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
WISP Wireless Power Platform

WISP Wireless Power Platform

The WISP microcontroller has the potential to revolutionize the way small IoT devices are powered and distributed.


News May 07, 2016 by Michael Greer
Electronic Synapses: One Step Closer to Creating Artificial Neural Networks

Electronic Synapses: One Step Closer to Creating Artificial Neural Networks

Researchers at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have come one step closer to creating an artificial neural network that mimics a human brain.


News May 06, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
Could One of These Cities Be the Next Silicon Valley?

Could One of These Cities Be the Next Silicon Valley?

Cities around the globe battle for the title of "The Next Silicon Valley". Here are four candidates and how they measure up.


News May 05, 2016 by Kate Smith
Teardown Tuesday: Car Finder & USB Charger

Teardown Tuesday: Car Finder & USB Charger

Ever forget where you parked? Nonda is looking to fix those issues with a product called Zus.


News May 03, 2016 by Alex Udanis