The median wage of American workers is currently around $50,500, so EEs are still well above average, but the difficulty comes in maintaining a grip on one's…
The median wage of American workers is currently around $50,500, so EEs are still well above average, but the difficulty comes in maintaining a grip on one's salary amid skyrocketing taxes and costs of living. How does an engineer keep as much of his/her salary as possible while still scoring a decent job?
An analysis of the historical link between the military's use of retransmission stations ("retrans") and the advent of…
An analysis of the historical link between the military's use of retransmission stations ("retrans") and the advent of the mesh network.
When hackers in July demonstrated their ability to hack a Jeep, Chrysler recalled over 1.4 million vehicles in an attempt…
When hackers in July demonstrated their ability to hack a Jeep, Chrysler recalled over 1.4 million vehicles in an attempt to plug the software hole that had allowed the hackers to infiltrate the car's infotainment system and wreak havoc on everything from the air conditioning to the brakes. It's a noble show, but the ability to hack isn't confined to Jeeps. Or cars. In fact, as companies start churning out more and more connected gadgets, security isn't a top concern.
I hear about it all the time: planned obsolescence. People can't believe that their computer parts are already breaking…
I hear about it all the time: planned obsolescence. People can't believe that their computer parts are already breaking and their iPhone started to slow down just days before the next generation of the phone was released. Your TV seems to be programmed to have bugs whenever the manufacturing company wants to push a new product. Companies break their own products to get you to buy more of the same product: light bulbs, phones, batteries, cars, microwaves, computer screens, and even your car key transponder will all stop operating eventually. Either the marketing team or the designers wanted it that way, right?
There are so many headphones on the market, it shouldn't be difficult to find the right pair. But everyone from Apple to…
There are so many headphones on the market, it shouldn't be difficult to find the right pair. But everyone from Apple to Sennheiser has been trying to come up with the correct formula, and so far no one's nailed it.
The era of home computing may be gone. 2015 marks the fifth year of declining PC sales. And, with the release of Windows…
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.
Manufacturers are racing to tie every electronic device we own together into a network of incessant information, which…
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.
A new player as a rogue smartphone has emerged in a competitive market: Wileyfox delivers an SD card, a big battery,…
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.
After six years of steady increases, the DOW has fallen 1,089 points in only five days and doesn't show signs of…
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.
When the iPad was released five years ago, it was met with worldwide skepticism. But after over 20 million of them sold,…
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?
The TrueNorth chip contains one million programmable neurons. 5.4B transistors, and 4,096 parallel and distributed cores.
The TrueNorth chip contains one million programmable neurons. 5.4B transistors, and 4,096 parallel and distributed cores.
While focus in electronics is normally on the consumer and businesses, the military has impressive buying power and often…
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.
LG's press-on wallpaper TV caused excitement, but the applications of bendable displays reach much farther than just…
LG's press-on wallpaper TV caused excitement, but the applications of bendable displays reach much farther than just fancy televisions.
Graphene, a sheet of carbon atoms that is only one atom thick, could change the future of electronics. It's much more…
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.
A look at some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions in the semiconductor industry.
A look at some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions in the semiconductor industry.
A look back at National Instruments' Week, a technology conference held in Austin, TX, from August 3-6th every year.…
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.
Samsung just revealed the world's largest hard drive--the PM1633a, a 16 TB punch in a 2.5-inch SSD package. The 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.
Everyone from Windows to Google is scrambling to create their own operating system for the IoT storm. Here's an overview…
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.
We've created 28nm chips, but the cost may outweigh the benefits.
We've created 28nm chips, but the cost may outweigh the benefits.
The new controller integrates a port power switch and port data multiplexer.
The new controller integrates a port power switch and port data multiplexer.
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