Qualcomm has announced a new line of SoCs designed to keep earbuds low power and in a smaller form factor.
Qualcomm has announced a new line of SoCs designed to keep earbuds low power and in a smaller form factor.
Let's take a look at ON Semiconductor's new DSP-based hybrid IC solution that brings wireless connectivity to hearing…
Let's take a look at ON Semiconductor's new DSP-based hybrid IC solution that brings wireless connectivity to hearing aids and cochlear implants.
In this teardown, we inspect the guts of Google’s voice-activated home assistant, the Google Home Mini.
In this teardown, we inspect the guts of Google’s voice-activated home assistant, the Google Home Mini.
New technologies positively advertise constant microphone monitoring--but is it what consumers want?
New technologies positively advertise constant microphone monitoring--but is it what consumers want?
The United States is pulling more diplomats out of Cuba after more reports of symptoms similar to those exposed to "sonic…
The United States is pulling more diplomats out of Cuba after more reports of symptoms similar to those exposed to "sonic attacks."
The technology behind noise-cancelling headphones has been around since the 1970s, but in recent years, the technology…
The technology behind noise-cancelling headphones has been around since the 1970s, but in recent years, the technology has been brought to broader applications.
In this teardown, we examine the Lepy LP-168 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Audio Amplifier with Bluetooth, by NKTECH.
In this teardown, we examine the Lepy LP-168 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Audio Amplifier with Bluetooth, by NKTECH.
The history of the Global Positioning System (GPS) began miles above the Earth, going 18,000 mph.
The history of the Global Positioning System (GPS) began miles above the Earth, going 18,000 mph.
Underwater transmission protocols may finally be unified in a protocol that aims to help interconnectivity with devices…
Underwater transmission protocols may finally be unified in a protocol that aims to help interconnectivity with devices ranging from buoys to submarines.
In this teardown, we scrutinize the workings of the FunAce Robot WiFi HD Camera.
In this teardown, we scrutinize the workings of the FunAce Robot WiFi HD Camera.
In this teardown, we examine the PCBs and the main ICs found inside the Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight.
In this teardown, we examine the PCBs and the main ICs found inside the Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight.
You can simplify and improve the performance of your audio circuits with amplifier ICs such as the SSM6322.
You can simplify and improve the performance of your audio circuits with amplifier ICs such as the SSM6322.
MEMS microphones offer advantages over electret devices and now we have the PMM-3738-VM1000-R, which offers advantages…
MEMS microphones offer advantages over electret devices and now we have the PMM-3738-VM1000-R, which offers advantages over the standard MEMS approach.
A multi-part series on GE's Unimpossible Missions, which challenge engineers and scientists with tasks where they…
A multi-part series on GE's Unimpossible Missions, which challenge engineers and scientists with tasks where they demonstrate what can be accomplished when experts collaborate.
With everything going wireless it comes as no surprise that even speakers are using Bluetooth! In this Teardown Tuesday,…
With everything going wireless it comes as no surprise that even speakers are using Bluetooth! In this Teardown Tuesday, we will strip down a Sony Bluetooth Speaker to see how they are put together and what parts they consist of.
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.
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.
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.
In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.
In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.
See what's inside a sound-activated LED for use in DJ environments.
See what's inside a sound-activated LED for use in DJ environments.