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TDK Acquires Tronics, Adds More Sensors to IoT War Chest

TDK Acquires Tronics, Adds More Sensors to IoT War Chest

TDK's acquisition of Tronics is a harbinger of the upcoming realignments in the sensor industry.


News Aug 03, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Tesla vs Google: Do LIDAR Sensors Belong in Autonomous Vehicles?

Tesla vs Google: Do LIDAR Sensors Belong in Autonomous Vehicles?

Elon Musk has made some bold comments about Google's self-driving car that uses LIDAR. However, Google is using LIDAR for different reasons than Tesla would in their Autopilot systems.


News Jul 24, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Will the Autonomous Car Industry Survive Autopilot’s First Fatal Crash?

Will the Autonomous Car Industry Survive Autopilot’s First Fatal Crash?

Examine the implications for the driverless car industry following Tesla Autopilot's first fatal crash.


News Jul 09, 2016 by Seth Schaffer
DSPs Power Deep Learning SoCs

DSPs Power Deep Learning SoCs

DSPs mark the third credible silicon choice for deep learning products, especially the embedded systems that require affordable and low-power solutions.


News Jun 17, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Teardown Tuesday: GPS Navigator

Teardown Tuesday: GPS Navigator

Want to see what's inside a GPS unit?


News May 24, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Autonomous Car Chips Beef up Sensor Fusion

Autonomous Car Chips Beef up Sensor Fusion

The recent announcements from NXP and STMicro accentuate the journey from ADAS to autonomous vehicles.


News May 20, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Teardown Tuesday: Car Finder & USB Charger

Teardown Tuesday: Car Finder & USB Charger

Ever forget where you parked? Nonda is looking to fix those issues with a product called Zus.


News May 03, 2016 by Alex Udanis
The Low Down on GPS Trackers

The Low Down on GPS Trackers

Once exclusive to Spy Movies, compact GPS trackers are becoming a reality. What are engineers making with these smaller systems?


News Apr 27, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Teardown Tuesday: Dash Camera

Teardown Tuesday: Dash Camera

Dash Cameras are becoming a very popular automotive accessory. What's inside of one?


News Apr 26, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Wearables and Trackers for Competitive Sports

Wearables and Trackers for Competitive Sports

These sports wearables and trackers are pushing how we track our performance on and off the field, and how engineers devise ever more svelte packaging and clever ways to improve ourselves.


News Apr 20, 2016 by Aaron LaBarbera
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