Cypress announced a better automotive touchscreen and Apple's come out with innovative touch technology as well. Here's a look at where we've been and where…
Cypress announced a better automotive touchscreen and Apple's come out with innovative touch technology as well. Here's a look at where we've been and where we're likely headed.
When IoT meets baby, the result is a fantastic combination of technology and security. Here's our look at four products…
When IoT meets baby, the result is a fantastic combination of technology and security. Here's our look at four products engineered to keep your baby safe.
The Apple Pencil was released this week with mixed reviews. Here's our look at the technology inside it and where Apple…
The Apple Pencil was released this week with mixed reviews. Here's our look at the technology inside it and where Apple missed the mark.
Makers are natural risk takers, but here are a few ways to minimize the chance of failure as taught by past tech disasters.
Makers are natural risk takers, but here are a few ways to minimize the chance of failure as taught by past tech disasters.
Windows 10 is the last numbered Windows operating systems, and its advent also marks the last of Microsoft's single…
Windows 10 is the last numbered Windows operating systems, and its advent also marks the last of Microsoft's single purchase model. From here on out, customers can expect to pay per year for their software, which gives rise to a host of problems and spells a shift in the way software companies align with makers.
Examining Moore's Law in its 50th Year and how the initial premise may be approaching exhaustion, but the spirit of this…
Examining Moore's Law in its 50th Year and how the initial premise may be approaching exhaustion, but the spirit of this observation continues.
The value of old electronics is reaching record heights, and there are good reasons why. It seems our future is embedded…
The value of old electronics is reaching record heights, and there are good reasons why. It seems our future is embedded in our past.
Sure, Apple may be the biggest dog in the game, but that doesn't mean it's got the last word on innovation. Take a look…
Sure, Apple may be the biggest dog in the game, but that doesn't mean it's got the last word on innovation. Take a look at these companies rethinking the way we design our wearables.
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.
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.
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.
The Cicret bracelet is the best tech you've never heard of--and it could someday be a reality.
The Cicret bracelet is the best tech you've never heard of--and it could someday be a reality.
Toshiba has released a new flash memory based on its 48-layer stacking process. It has far more storage than traditional…
Toshiba has released a new flash memory based on its 48-layer stacking process. It has far more storage than traditional NAND flash memory, greater write/erase reliability endurance, and faster write speeds.
Qualcomm's new technology allows devices with metal exteriors to charge, even away from the charging mat. The new method…
Qualcomm's new technology allows devices with metal exteriors to charge, even away from the charging mat. The new method of wireless charging also allows for multiple devices to charge at the same time.
We've found five fantastic options to get your daughter excited about electrical engineering while she's young.
We've found five fantastic options to get your daughter excited about electrical engineering while she's young.
The Remix Mini is a $20 mini computer that runs on an Android operating system. The basic model has 8gigs of storage, a…
The Remix Mini is a $20 mini computer that runs on an Android operating system. The basic model has 8gigs of storage, a simple back interface with two USB ports, ethernet jack, and HDMI jack. It's Bluetooth compatible and obviously Wi-Fi enabled.