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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
New Liquid Battery Chemistry Could Be a Game Changer

New Liquid Battery Chemistry Could Be a Game Changer

A new composition of liquid batteries could lead to increased capacity and output, making it a contender for storing renewable energy to power our future.


News May 02, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
Is Programmable Matter Actually Coming Soon?

Is Programmable Matter Actually Coming Soon?

There are all kinds of speculations and supposed breakthroughs in the field of programmable matter, but how close are we really?


News May 01, 2016 by Tim Youngblood
Breakthrough in Nanoimprint Lithography Could Revolutionize Flexible Semiconductors

Breakthrough in Nanoimprint Lithography Could Revolutionize Flexible Semiconductors

Collaborative efforts from UW Madison and partnering Universities have developed a new technique to create low cost, high power flexible semiconductors.


News Apr 30, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
IoT Security: Risks and Realities

IoT Security: Risks and Realities

The IoT is becoming ever more present in our lives. Can security keep up?


News Apr 29, 2016 by Kate Smith
IoT and the Evolution of Smart Sensors

IoT and the Evolution of Smart Sensors

How cheap MCUs are turning ubiquitous sensors into the next IoT frontier.


News Apr 28, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
The Low Down on GPS Trackers

The Low Down on GPS Trackers

Once exclusive to Spy Movies, compact GPS trackers are becoming a reality. What are engineers making with these smaller systems?


News Apr 27, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Teardown Tuesday: Dash Camera

Teardown Tuesday: Dash Camera

Dash Cameras are becoming a very popular automotive accessory. What's inside of one?


News Apr 26, 2016 by Alex Udanis