China is the world's strongest new-energy vehicle market. STMicroelectronics is getting in on that.
China is the world's strongest new-energy vehicle market. STMicroelectronics is getting in on that.
Just as we are finding more and more ways to attach devices to ourselves, we have now begun to attach them to animals,…
Just as we are finding more and more ways to attach devices to ourselves, we have now begun to attach them to animals, too, for a variety of reasons.
Wireless charging is the next natural step for mobile electronics. However, there is an ongoing race among a variety of…
Wireless charging is the next natural step for mobile electronics. However, there is an ongoing race among a variety of charging standards, making it this generation's Betamax vs VHS.
Researchers from CCNY and Purdue have created a working photonic hypercrystal, achieving 20x spontaneous emission rate…
Researchers from CCNY and Purdue have created a working photonic hypercrystal, achieving 20x spontaneous emission rate and 100x light coupling.
The Google Assistant SDK for Raspberry Pi was recently released. With so many options for an AI assistant on your RPi,…
The Google Assistant SDK for Raspberry Pi was recently released. With so many options for an AI assistant on your RPi, how do you choose which one to try first?
In this teardown, we examine the guts of 3M's hearing protection device which comes with a built-in AM/FM radio and is…
In this teardown, we examine the guts of 3M's hearing protection device which comes with a built-in AM/FM radio and is capable of playing music from your MP3 player.
Global demands for NAND Flash Memory has far outstripped production. Here's some info on why and how this shortage occurred.
Global demands for NAND Flash Memory has far outstripped production. Here's some info on why and how this shortage occurred.
Researchers from the United States Naval Research Laboratory have found a way to stop dendrite formation in zinc…
Researchers from the United States Naval Research Laboratory have found a way to stop dendrite formation in zinc batteries allowing the option for them to recharge.
ARM and x86 are the two most common processor families on the planet. What are their strengths, weaknesses, and applications?
ARM and x86 are the two most common processor families on the planet. What are their strengths, weaknesses, and applications?
The Hyperloop, a proposed transport system, had a small-scale test done back in 2016. While many believe that this is…
The Hyperloop, a proposed transport system, had a small-scale test done back in 2016. While many believe that this is proof of its viability, the system is far from ready. Is hyperloop a reality or is it an idea that will not happen with current technology?
In this News Brief, we'll take a look at CUI Power Group's new series of AC-DC power supplies.
In this News Brief, we'll take a look at CUI Power Group's new series of AC-DC power supplies.
In this teardown, we will look at a Samsung wireless charger that can charge mobiles (with the needed technology) to be…
In this teardown, we will look at a Samsung wireless charger that can charge mobiles (with the needed technology) to be charged by simply placing the phone on the unit.
Accelerometers, activity trackers, and fingerprint sensors can be duped. Learn how and what designers can do to prevent…
Accelerometers, activity trackers, and fingerprint sensors can be duped. Learn how and what designers can do to prevent false input.
It's now possible for thieves to crack your PIN based on how you hold your phone when you input it.
It's now possible for thieves to crack your PIN based on how you hold your phone when you input it.
Will cars "speak" Linux in the future?
Will cars "speak" Linux in the future?
STMicroelectronics has released a Discovery kit for IoT developers.
STMicroelectronics has released a Discovery kit for IoT developers.
In this week’s Teardown Tuesday, we tear down a PlayStation Move controller to see what ICs and parts make up current…
In this week’s Teardown Tuesday, we tear down a PlayStation Move controller to see what ICs and parts make up current gaming technology.
The XBee Shield provides an interface to the XBee which adds wireless communication to an Arduino project.
The XBee Shield provides an interface to the XBee which adds wireless communication to an Arduino project.
u-blox has released the world's smallest Cat M1 module to date.
u-blox has released the world's smallest Cat M1 module to date.
This article goes over the basics of the humble common mode choke and its applications.
This article goes over the basics of the humble common mode choke and its applications.