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Atmel, Microchip, and the IoT Writing on the Wall

Atmel, Microchip, and the IoT Writing on the Wall

Microcontroller specialists Atmel Corp. and Microchip Technology Inc. are joining hands to create a powerhouse in the Internet of Things (IoT) realm in a way that is reminiscent of the hookup between Freescale and NXP just a few months ago. The tie between the MCU kingpins is aimed at creating a full-stack silicon house with all the IoT hardware ingredients ranging from MCUs to analog to flash.


News Jan 25, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Amazon’s Dash Button Exemplifies IoT Laziness

Amazon’s Dash Button Exemplifies IoT Laziness

The Amazon Dash button has launched. Cue the eye rolling.


News Jan 22, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Fisher-Price Teaches the Next Generation of Designers

Fisher-Price Teaches the Next Generation of Designers

The universal children's toy company unveiled its newest creation at CES 2016. But why would a company known for its baby toys be interested in coding?


News Jan 20, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Enter These Hardware Contests Now

Enter These Hardware Contests Now

A few great contests are about to close. Enter your project now and get in on fame and fortune.


News Jan 19, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Headphone Jack Controversy: Is Apple Pushing or Pulling?

The Headphone Jack Controversy: Is Apple Pushing or Pulling?

More rumors emerge about Apple's determination to kill the 3.5mm headphone jack. But is the company using its influence for good or profit?


News Jan 15, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
NXP’s New Stamp-Sized Radar Sensor for Automobiles

NXP’s New Stamp-Sized Radar Sensor for Automobiles

NXP Semiconductors N.V. has introduced the world's smallest, single-chip 77GHz radar transceiver. Roughly the size of a postage stamp, the new NXP chip can be “hidden” practically anywhere in the car


News Jan 15, 2016 by Murray Slovick
The World’s First Passenger Drone

The World’s First Passenger Drone

A Chinese company called Ehang is intent on making the world's first passenger drone a supremely cool reality.


News Jan 13, 2016 by Murray Slovick
The Best Wire for Breadboarding

The Best Wire for Breadboarding

Some wires are great for breadboarding, but others are not. Here's what to use and what not to use in your next project.


News Jan 08, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Check This Out: The Pine A64 $15 Super Computer

Check This Out: The Pine A64 $15 Super Computer

The Pine A64 allows for countless projects and its founders believe in inspiring designers to make brilliant projects.


News Jan 07, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Silicon Valley’s Bust is A Matter of Time

Silicon Valley’s Bust is A Matter of Time

Behind the billions of dollars keeping Silicon Valley afloat are clues that the good times may be coming to an end.


News Jan 06, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Windows 10 Hits 200 Million Mark

Windows 10 Hits 200 Million Mark

Windows 10 is now running on over 200 million devices. Why the resurgence of popularity?


News Jan 05, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
CES 2016: 1080p With HDR Trumps UHD/4K

CES 2016: 1080p With HDR Trumps UHD/4K

CES brings more information on the coolest innovations in consumer electronics.


News Jan 04, 2016 by PatrickM
A Need-to-Know on Micron’s Hybrid Memory Cube Technology

A Need-to-Know on Micron’s Hybrid Memory Cube Technology

Micron's HMC started shipping in September. Here's a rundown on key features of the very welcome memory solution.


News Jan 04, 2016 by Ujjwal Roy
Make Lighting Easy with Smart LEDs

Make Lighting Easy with Smart LEDs

Smart LEDs are becoming increasingly popular and very inexpensive. It's a great time to pick some up and experiment!


News Jan 01, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Got a Drone? Get it Registered

Got a Drone? Get it Registered

As of December 21, 2015, the FAA is requiring owners to register their drones. Here are the details.


News Dec 31, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
CES 2016: Autonomous Vehicles Are Coming, Love ‘em or Hate ‘em

CES 2016: Autonomous Vehicles Are Coming, Love ‘em or Hate ‘em

From start to finish, all tech eyes will be on the 2016 Consumer Technology Association's convention in Las Vegas from January 6 through 9. Here's what we can expect to see.


News Dec 30, 2015 by PatrickM
Low-Cost Programmable Logic Controllers for the Frugal Engineer

Low-Cost Programmable Logic Controllers for the Frugal Engineer

Typical PLCs are very expensive, but never fear: cheaper versions exist!


News Dec 28, 2015 by Alex Udanis
When Will We Get the Wireless Charging Technology We Want?

When Will We Get the Wireless Charging Technology We Want?

Wireless charging is being integrated into businesses and workspaces, but it's not very impressive.


News Dec 22, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Rocky Adoption of Wearables Reveals What We Value Most

The Rocky Adoption of Wearables Reveals What We Value Most

Wearables are here to stay, but they still encounter resistance.


News Dec 21, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
California’s Short-Sighted Proposal for Driverless Cars Law

California’s Short-Sighted Proposal for Driverless Cars Law

The future comes with heavy regulations and exhausting bureaucracy.


News Dec 18, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley