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Windows 10 Hits 200 Million Mark

Windows 10 Hits 200 Million Mark

Windows 10 is now running on over 200 million devices. Why the resurgence of popularity?


News Jan 05, 2016 by Jennifer A. Diffley
CES 2016: 1080p With HDR Trumps UHD/4K

CES 2016: 1080p With HDR Trumps UHD/4K

CES brings more information on the coolest innovations in consumer electronics.


News Jan 04, 2016 by PatrickM
Got a Drone? Get it Registered

Got a Drone? Get it Registered

As of December 21, 2015, the FAA is requiring owners to register their drones. Here are the details.


News Dec 31, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
When Will We Get the Wireless Charging Technology We Want?

When Will We Get the Wireless Charging Technology We Want?

Wireless charging is being integrated into businesses and workspaces, but it's not very impressive.


News Dec 22, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Rocky Adoption of Wearables Reveals What We Value Most

The Rocky Adoption of Wearables Reveals What We Value Most

Wearables are here to stay, but they still encounter resistance.


News Dec 21, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
What You Should Know About Television Technology

What You Should Know About Television Technology

There are many so competing technologies in televisions, it can quickly become downright confusing. We discuss a handful of them here including 4k / UHD, Framerate, OLED, HDR, Quantum dots, and Quantum LEDs


News Dec 17, 2015 by Arthur Anderson
Forced Conversion: Older Phones May Soon Lose Internet Access

Forced Conversion: Older Phones May Soon Lose Internet Access

A mandatory migration to better security may leave millions of people with older browsers without internet access.


News Dec 16, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Apple’s Smart Battery Case: Function Over Form?

Apple’s Smart Battery Case: Function Over Form?

There's been outcry overs Apple’s new battery case and its "hump." So why did Apple design the case with a hump instead of something a whole lot sexier?


News Dec 15, 2015 by Alex Udanis
The Biggest iPhone Controversies

The Biggest iPhone Controversies

Antennagate, Bendgate, and Chipgate. What are they and should you care?


News Dec 10, 2015 by Alex Udanis
Lumenus Brings Safety to Wearable Tech

Lumenus Brings Safety to Wearable Tech

The founder of Lumenus offers valuable insight into making beautiful and useful wearables.


News Dec 08, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
5 Great Sensors To Get You Motivated

5 Great Sensors To Get You Motivated

5 awesome sensors that you'll want to use on your next project!


News Dec 08, 2015 by Alex Udanis
Digital Tattoos Bend The Limits

Digital Tattoos Bend The Limits

Digital tattoos are an interesting implementation of an new category of "flexible electronics." They stick to the skin and can be used for health monitoring, financial transactions, or just to unlock your cellphone.


News Dec 07, 2015 by Arthur Anderson
Brilliant Invention? Beware the Patent Troll

Brilliant Invention? Beware the Patent Troll

Patent trolls wreak havoc on intellectual property and could be the reason your design never makes it to market.


News Dec 02, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Want to Make a Ton of Money? Make an Adorable Design

Want to Make a Ton of Money? Make an Adorable Design

Tiny Arcade has launched a tremendously successful Kickstarter campaign with their ingenious blend of novelty and quirkiness. Learn all about it!


News Nov 30, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Black Friday Breakdown

The Black Friday Breakdown

You've been waiting all year to get your hands on some hot new components, and now's the best time! We've rounded up sites offering discounts and perks from today through Monday.


News Nov 27, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Why Google and Apple Are Failing in India

Why Google and Apple Are Failing in India

After winning over China, both Google and Apple may have assumed they'd have the same success in India. But this year proved the companies have much to learn.


News Nov 25, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Welcome to the World of Wireless Payments

Welcome to the World of Wireless Payments

It's a scary world. Here's a roundup of the wireless payment contenders and the technology they're utilizing to ensure the future of payments is safe and easy.


News Nov 24, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
How to Present Your Project at a Maker Faire

How to Present Your Project at a Maker Faire

Each year over a million people attend Maker Faires around the world, but few people get a chance to present at one. I'm going to share a little about my experience presenting at my local Barnes and Noble Mini Maker Faire so makers everywhere can learn how to be better presenters.


News Nov 15, 2015 by Jason Poel Smith
MIT’s New Hong Kong Innovation Node Bridges Cultural and Production Gaps

MIT’s New Hong Kong Innovation Node Bridges Cultural and Production Gaps

Shenzhen is half a world away from most designers, which means that there are some very real logistical barriers to bringing products to market. MIT's new Innovation Node could help bridge the gap between design and production.


News Nov 10, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
What You Should Know About Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Technology

What You Should Know About Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Technology

A thorough explanation of OLED technology and its applications. Like an LED, an OLED is a solid semiconductor device that is 100 to 500 nanometers in length or 200 times smaller than a human hair!


News Nov 09, 2015 by Donald Krambeck