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…
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.
Why designers should be paying attention to major retailers when designing new IoT components.
Why designers should be paying attention to major retailers when designing new IoT components.
Synaptics's Match-in-Sensor™ technology keeps fingerprint data within hardware, protecting image data from security threats.
Synaptics's Match-in-Sensor™ technology keeps fingerprint data within hardware, protecting image data from security threats.
The world's smallest Bluetooth headset is fully funded and about to become a reality.
The world's smallest Bluetooth headset is fully funded and about to become a reality.
Smooth buck-to-boost transitions plus efficiency up to 98% makes the new ISL9120 an industry leader.
Smooth buck-to-boost transitions plus efficiency up to 98% makes the new ISL9120 an industry leader.
New processes enable lower power use in BLE-compatible devices.
New processes enable lower power use in BLE-compatible devices.
Great blogs and vlogs to get you through the weekend!
Great blogs and vlogs to get you through the weekend!
Summertime's here! Keep your kids engaged and get them excited about electrical engineering with these fantastic sites.
Summertime's here! Keep your kids engaged and get them excited about electrical engineering with these fantastic sites.
Amazon's Echo may be a sign that consumers are ready to fully embrace voice recognition.
Amazon's Echo may be a sign that consumers are ready to fully embrace voice recognition.
Freescale's RF portfolio runs from aerospace to cellular infrastructure. But its newest product utilizes RF in a…
Freescale's RF portfolio runs from aerospace to cellular infrastructure. But its newest product utilizes RF in a surprising place: the kitchen.
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