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…
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.
The Amazon Dash button has launched. Cue the eye rolling.
The Amazon Dash button has launched. Cue the eye rolling.
The universal children's toy company unveiled its newest creation at CES 2016. But why would a company known for its baby…
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?
A few great contests are about to close. Enter your project now and get in on fame and fortune.
A few great contests are about to close. Enter your project now and get in on fame and fortune.
More rumors emerge about Apple's determination to kill the 3.5mm headphone jack. But is the company using its influence…
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?
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has introduced the world's smallest, single-chip 77GHz radar transceiver. Roughly the size of a…
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
A Chinese company called Ehang is intent on making the world's first passenger drone a supremely cool reality.
A Chinese company called Ehang is intent on making the world's first passenger drone a supremely cool reality.
Some wires are great for breadboarding, but others are not. Here's what to use and what not to use in your next project.
Some wires are great for breadboarding, but others are not. Here's what to use and what not to use in your next project.
The Pine A64 allows for countless projects and its founders believe in inspiring designers to make brilliant projects.
The Pine A64 allows for countless projects and its founders believe in inspiring designers to make brilliant projects.
Behind the billions of dollars keeping Silicon Valley afloat are clues that the good times may be coming to an end.
Behind the billions of dollars keeping Silicon Valley afloat are clues that the good times may be coming to an end.
Windows 10 is now running on over 200 million devices. Why the resurgence of popularity?
Windows 10 is now running on over 200 million devices. Why the resurgence of popularity?
Micron's HMC started shipping in September. Here's a rundown on key features of the very welcome memory solution.
Micron's HMC started shipping in September. Here's a rundown on key features of the very welcome memory solution.
Smart LEDs are becoming increasingly popular and very inexpensive. It's a great time to pick some up and experiment!
Smart LEDs are becoming increasingly popular and very inexpensive. It's a great time to pick some up and experiment!
As of December 21, 2015, the FAA is requiring owners to register their drones. Here are the details.
As of December 21, 2015, the FAA is requiring owners to register their drones. Here are the details.
From start to finish, all tech eyes will be on the 2016 Consumer Technology Association's convention in Las Vegas from…
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.
Typical PLCs are very expensive, but never fear: cheaper versions exist!
Typical PLCs are very expensive, but never fear: cheaper versions exist!
Wireless charging is being integrated into businesses and workspaces, but it's not very impressive.
Wireless charging is being integrated into businesses and workspaces, but it's not very impressive.
Wearables are here to stay, but they still encounter resistance.
Wearables are here to stay, but they still encounter resistance.
The future comes with heavy regulations and exhausting bureaucracy.
The future comes with heavy regulations and exhausting bureaucracy.