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Bug Bounties Aren’t Just for Software

Bug Bounties Aren’t Just for Software

Here are 5 companies you wouldn't expect to offer bounty programs towards hardware and software bugs.


News Apr 16, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Does Seegrid Hold the Key to Cheap Autonomous Vehicles?

Does Seegrid Hold the Key to Cheap Autonomous Vehicles?

There are plenty of companies entering the autonomous vehicle ring like Google, Tesla, and Baidu to name a few. But none of them currently have the operating know-how of a small Pittsburgh-based company called Seegrid.


News Apr 09, 2016 by Aaron LaBarbera
The Technology Behind Active Safety Systems in Cars

The Technology Behind Active Safety Systems in Cars

Today's cars are becoming smarter and safer with the help of advanced technology and data processing.


News Mar 26, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Teardown Tuesday: What’s inside a Bluetooth Radar Detector?

Teardown Tuesday: What’s inside a Bluetooth Radar Detector?

Ever wonder what's inside a radar detector? In this week's Teardown Tuesday you'll find out!


News Mar 22, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Teardown Tuesday: Spektrum DX4C RC Car Transmitter

Teardown Tuesday: Spektrum DX4C RC Car Transmitter

In this week's teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look inside an RC car transmitter.


News Mar 15, 2016 by Alex Udanis
4 Key Technologies to Watch at Embedded World 2016

4 Key Technologies to Watch at Embedded World 2016

Embedded World 2016 is almost here. Here are some technologies to keep your eye on.


News Feb 18, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
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
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
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
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
Lumenus Brings Safety to Wearable Tech

Lumenus Brings Safety to Wearable Tech

The founder of Lumenus offers valuable insight into making beautiful and useful wearables.


News Dec 08, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
5 Great Sensors To Get You Motivated

5 Great Sensors To Get You Motivated

5 awesome sensors that you'll want to use on your next project!


News Dec 08, 2015 by Alex Udanis
ARM TechCon Report: IoT Security and Getting Your Automotive Design Noticed

ARM TechCon Report: IoT Security and Getting Your Automotive Design Noticed

Insight into the November ARM conference and advice from Mike Muller, ARM's CTO, on how to be successful with the IoT.


News Nov 11, 2015 by PatrickM
Data: The New Currency

Data: The New Currency

How big exactly is big data? It's the world's most precious commodity and, without it, the internet would be sent back to the 1990's.


News Nov 06, 2015 by Ujjwal Roy
Tesla’s Roadster Motor Technology

Tesla’s Roadster Motor Technology

Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 and is an American automotive and energy storage company. This article will focus on how Tesla's Roadster electric motor works. The basics of the car are pretty standard and straightforward, but the intricate details are much more intriguing. It will also detail the key differences between an internal combustion engine and Tesla's electric motor. At just about the size of a watermelon, the motor converts electricity into mechanical power and also acts as a generator, turning mechanical power into electricity.


News Oct 31, 2015 by Donald Krambeck
Launch Your Hardware Product With Y Combinator

Launch Your Hardware Product With Y Combinator

Built something incredible? Get it to market with Y Combinator...A Look at Silicon Valley's Hottest Startup Accelerator.


News Oct 26, 2015 by Nash Reilly
Great Scott! Stanford’s Self-Driving Delorean

Great Scott! Stanford’s Self-Driving Delorean

We may not have hoverboards and pizza-expanding ovens, but we do we have a self-driving Delorean. Maybe the future isn't so bad after all.


News Oct 21, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
4 Things Makers Can Learn from the Volkswagen Scandal

4 Things Makers Can Learn from the Volkswagen Scandal

What the fall of one of the world's most popular car companies can teach makers about maintaining a positive reputation.


News Oct 06, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Is the Apple Car the Next Lisa?

Is the Apple Car the Next Lisa?

The Apple Car will purportedly be in here in four years, but the foray into the automobile industry may be a misstep in the company's legacy.


News Sep 22, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Electric Versus Electronic Systems

Electric Versus Electronic Systems

Electronic and electric devices are not synonymous. Here's an overview of the differences between each and why the distinction can be confusing even for professionals.


News Sep 17, 2015 by Trent Ziemer