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Is the PC Dead?

Is the PC Dead?

The era of home computing may be gone. 2015 marks the fifth year of declining PC sales. And, with the release of Windows 10, PC shipments are expected to continue to decline.


News Aug 27, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Managing Technology Overload

Managing Technology Overload

Manufacturers are racing to tie every electronic device we own together into a network of incessant information, which has resulted in some beautiful connected devices, but there's a fine line between not enough information and far, far too much of it. When it comes to devices like wearables, makers need to remember the human element behind design, and the human element is already distracted.


News Aug 26, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
What the Wileyfox Smartphone Gets Right

What the Wileyfox Smartphone Gets Right

A new player as a rogue smartphone has emerged in a competitive market: Wileyfox delivers an SD card, a big battery, security and a bit more.


News Aug 25, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
What the Stock Market Crash Means for Designers

What the Stock Market Crash Means for Designers

After six years of steady increases, the DOW has fallen 1,089 points in only five days and doesn't show signs of recovery. Here's a look at how it could affect the world of electrical engineering.


News Aug 24, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
After the iPad

After the iPad

When the iPad was released five years ago, it was met with worldwide skepticism. But after over 20 million of them sold, sales have started to slow. What is there after the iPad?


News Aug 22, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
IBM’s TrueNorth Chip is Close to the Human Brain

IBM’s TrueNorth Chip is Close to the Human Brain

The TrueNorth chip contains one million programmable neurons. 5.4B transistors, and 4,096 parallel and distributed cores.


News Aug 20, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Military Tech’s Trickle-Down Effect

Military Tech’s Trickle-Down Effect

While focus in electronics is normally on the consumer and businesses, the military has impressive buying power and often uses its financial incentives to spur new inventions.


News Aug 19, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Paper Thin Displays Near Their Day

Paper Thin Displays Near Their Day

LG's press-on wallpaper TV caused excitement, but the applications of bendable displays reach much farther than just fancy televisions.


News Aug 18, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Why Graphene Could Change Semiconductors Forever

Why Graphene Could Change Semiconductors Forever

Graphene, a sheet of carbon atoms that is only one atom thick, could change the future of electronics. It's much more energy efficient than silicon and dissipates heat faster as well. There's evidence that graphene works even better when it's combined with other polymers, too, making its potential applications innumerable.


News Aug 17, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Semiconductor Mergers and Acquisitions in 2015….So Far

Semiconductor Mergers and Acquisitions in 2015….So Far

A look at some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions in the semiconductor industry.


News Aug 15, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The NI Week Report

The NI Week Report

A look back at National Instruments' Week, a technology conference held in Austin, TX, from August 3-6th every year. Attended by major players in nearly every industry, this event sets out to determine the course of technology.


News Aug 14, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Future as Predicted by the World’s Largest Hard Drive

The Future as Predicted by the World’s Largest Hard Drive

Samsung just revealed the world's largest hard drive--the PM1633a, a 16 TB punch in a 2.5-inch SSD package. The drive relies on a new 32GB NAND flash die comprised of 48 layers of 3-bits-per-cell 3D V-NAND.


News Aug 13, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Powerful RTOSs for the IoT

Powerful RTOSs for the IoT

Everyone from Windows to Google is scrambling to create their own operating system for the IoT storm. Here's an overview of the major players in the new RTOS world.


News Aug 11, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The 28nm Cost

The 28nm Cost

We've created 28nm chips, but the cost may outweigh the benefits.


News Aug 10, 2015 by Editorial Team
Texas Instruments’ New All-in-One USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Controller

Texas Instruments’ New All-in-One USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Controller

The new controller integrates a port power switch and port data multiplexer.


News Aug 10, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
5 Unique Arduino-compatible Boards to Get You Building

5 Unique Arduino-compatible Boards to Get You Building

With the influx of Arduino boards out there, it's difficult to separate the winners from the flops. Here are five of our favorites


News Aug 08, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The First Eye Tracking Upgrade for AR Glasses

The First Eye Tracking Upgrade for AR Glasses

SensoMotoric has integrated complex eye tracking algorithms for more precise analysis of gaze and visual attention.


News Aug 06, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Automotive Ethernet

The Automotive Ethernet

NXP has announced its automotive ethernet product portfolio, perfect for the coming evolution of autonomous driving.


News Aug 06, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
World’s Smallest MEMS Angular Acceleration Sensor

World’s Smallest MEMS Angular Acceleration Sensor

Murata announces the first surface mount MEMS angular acceleration sensor.


News Aug 05, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Cicret Bracelet

The Cicret Bracelet

The Cicret bracelet is the best tech you've never heard of--and it could someday be a reality.


News Aug 05, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley