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Teardown Tuesday: MiPosaur Robot

Teardown Tuesday: MiPosaur Robot

Miposaur is a self-balancing robot that packs quite a bit of technology into a small package. Let's find out what is inside.


News Nov 22, 2016 by Mark Hughes
The November Kickstarter Hardware Roundup

The November Kickstarter Hardware Roundup

This month, we're highlighting three Kickstarters that may catch your eye: a power-efficient and precise soldering tool, an educational coding robot, and the "most powerful maker board out there".


News Nov 19, 2016 by Chantelle Dubois
Engineer Spotlight: Tanky Drone’s Bogdan Ryabyshchuk Talks Crowdfunding and Racing Drones

Engineer Spotlight: Tanky Drone’s Bogdan Ryabyshchuk Talks Crowdfunding and Racing Drones

We talk with Tanky's founder about nigh-invulnerable 3D-printed armor, how to destroy a GoPro, firmware and batteries, who is the best pilot, and the inevitable power-to-weight tradeoff of flying things.


News Nov 18, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
Teardown Tuesday: TP Link Powerline Adapter

Teardown Tuesday: TP Link Powerline Adapter

With powerline adapters becoming more popular, it's about time one of these was taken apart! In this teardown, we will look inside a TP link powerline adaptor to see what makes this thing tick!


News Nov 15, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
The Benefits and Threats of Using Facial Recognition in Mass Transit

The Benefits and Threats of Using Facial Recognition in Mass Transit

STElectronic (Singapore Technology) is developing a system to replace the current travel card system used in the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). But there is concern about the use of such a system and the potential implications of Big Brother tracking your every step.


News Nov 14, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Why the Future of Data Centers Could Be in the Oceans

Why the Future of Data Centers Could Be in the Oceans

Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging them under water.


News Nov 11, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Retro Teardown: Commodore 1541 Floppy Drive vs DVD Drive

Retro Teardown: Commodore 1541 Floppy Drive vs DVD Drive

CD drives are standard these days, but who remembers our old friend the floppy drive?


News Nov 10, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: Pulse Oximeter

Teardown Tuesday: Pulse Oximeter

Pulse oximeters estimate the percentage of oxygen-saturated hemoglobin. This teardown looks inside a portable finger-type pulse-oximeter.


News Nov 08, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Light-Based Computers Used to Find Solutions to Complex Logistics Equations

Light-Based Computers Used to Find Solutions to Complex Logistics Equations

Researchers at Stanford have developed a computer that can solve specific problems using magnetic fields and lasers.


News Nov 06, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: Amazon Echo Dot v2

Teardown Tuesday: Amazon Echo Dot v2

The Amazon Echo Dot v2 is out. Here's a look inside.


News Nov 01, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Drones Dispatched to Measure the Intensity of Hurricane Matthew

Drones Dispatched to Measure the Intensity of Hurricane Matthew

Instead of dispatching aircraft with human pilots, NASA employed drones to investigate Hurricane Matthew.


News Oct 28, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Borophene Could Trump Graphene in Flexible Electronics Applications

Borophene Could Trump Graphene in Flexible Electronics Applications

Researchers at Rice University believe that a special atom-thick born structure called borophene may be a better alternative to graphene for flexible electronics.


News Oct 27, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: Lutron Caseta Wireless Home Automation Remote

Teardown Tuesday: Lutron Caseta Wireless Home Automation Remote

Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.


News Oct 25, 2016 by Mark Hughes
How NVIDIA May Help Solve Apple’s Problem with Graphics (and Gamers)

How NVIDIA May Help Solve Apple’s Problem with Graphics (and Gamers)

Bloomberg recently spotted a job posting that may suggest NVIDIA graphics chips will find their way back into Apple products soon.


News Oct 23, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Why Samsung’s Lithium Batteries Explode and How They Could Change Electronics

Why Samsung’s Lithium Batteries Explode and How They Could Change Electronics

Samsung recently made a recall for the Galaxy Note 7 after multiple users reported battery fires and explosions. What made this action necessary and why do lithium-ion batteries have such a bad reputation for causing fires?


News Oct 21, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Japan May Use E-Waste to Source 2020 Olympic Medals

Japan May Use E-Waste to Source 2020 Olympic Medals

Tokyo is due to host the 2020 Olympic Games. There may be a chance that the gold medals awarded there will be made from recycled electronic waste.


News Oct 19, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: HB100 Doppler Radar Module

Teardown Tuesday: HB100 Doppler Radar Module

Join us as we crack open an HB100 Doppler radar module and delve into the mysteries of RF component design.


News Oct 18, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
What Is RoHS and Why Is It Important?

What Is RoHS and Why Is It Important?

RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) is a piece of legislation created by the EU to reduce the harmful effects of dangerous substances to people and the environment. Here's why it's important!


News Oct 16, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
What Does It Mean for an Electronic Device to Be Waterproof?

What Does It Mean for an Electronic Device to Be Waterproof?

A brief overview of the IP Code for waterproofing and dust proofing devices, with some information on NEMA enclosure types.


News Oct 15, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
Retro Teardown: Super Speak & Spell

Retro Teardown: Super Speak & Spell

In this Retro Teardown, we will be tearing down the Super Speak & Spell produced by Texas Instruments in the early 1990s.


News Oct 13, 2016 by Robin Mitchell