Robotic floor cleaners have been available as consumer products for a number of years now but with a gradual drop in production cost and development of new…
Robotic floor cleaners have been available as consumer products for a number of years now but with a gradual drop in production cost and development of new technology, these cleaners are becoming cheaper. In this teardown we will look at a Robotic Floor Cleaner which uses "electrostatic forces" to remove dust and can clean a room with its "intelligent" obstacle navigation.
Fab-less semiconductor company, GreenWaves Technologies, has developed a new processor designed for IoT applications that…
Fab-less semiconductor company, GreenWaves Technologies, has developed a new processor designed for IoT applications that they claim that will outmatch ARM Cortex processors.
Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has…
Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has developed nanowires that can significantly improve heat dissipation characteristics and shape the future of silicon chip design.
Miposaur is a self-balancing robot that packs quite a bit of technology into a small package. Let's find out what is inside.
Miposaur is a self-balancing robot that packs quite a bit of technology into a small package. Let's find out what is inside.
This month, we're highlighting three Kickstarters that may catch your eye: a power-efficient and precise soldering tool,…
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".
We talk with Tanky's founder about nigh-invulnerable 3D-printed armor, how to destroy a GoPro, firmware and batteries,…
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.
With powerline adapters becoming more popular, it's about time one of these was taken apart! In this teardown, we will…
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!
STElectronic (Singapore Technology) is developing a system to replace the current travel card system used in the Mass…
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.
Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging…
Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging them under water.
CD drives are standard these days, but who remembers our old friend the floppy drive?
CD drives are standard these days, but who remembers our old friend the floppy drive?
Pulse oximeters estimate the percentage of oxygen-saturated hemoglobin. This teardown looks inside a portable finger-type…
Pulse oximeters estimate the percentage of oxygen-saturated hemoglobin. This teardown looks inside a portable finger-type pulse-oximeter.
Researchers at Stanford have developed a computer that can solve specific problems using magnetic fields and lasers.
Researchers at Stanford have developed a computer that can solve specific problems using magnetic fields and lasers.
The Amazon Echo Dot v2 is out. Here's a look inside.
The Amazon Echo Dot v2 is out. Here's a look inside.
Instead of dispatching aircraft with human pilots, NASA employed drones to investigate Hurricane Matthew.
Instead of dispatching aircraft with human pilots, NASA employed drones to investigate Hurricane Matthew.
Researchers at Rice University believe that a special atom-thick born structure called borophene may be a better…
Researchers at Rice University believe that a special atom-thick born structure called borophene may be a better alternative to graphene for flexible electronics.
Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.
Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.
Bloomberg recently spotted a job posting that may suggest NVIDIA graphics chips will find their way back into Apple products soon.
Bloomberg recently spotted a job posting that may suggest NVIDIA graphics chips will find their way back into Apple products soon.
Samsung recently made a recall for the Galaxy Note 7 after multiple users reported battery fires and explosions. What…
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?
Tokyo is due to host the 2020 Olympic Games. There may be a chance that the gold medals awarded there will be made from…
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.
Join us as we crack open an HB100 Doppler radar module and delve into the mysteries of RF component design.
Join us as we crack open an HB100 Doppler radar module and delve into the mysteries of RF component design.
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