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The Top 6 Arduino-Compatible Boards for Your Next Project

The Top 6 Arduino-Compatible Boards for Your Next Project

A list of some Arduino compatible boards that can be incorporated into a project.


News Jul 30, 2016 by Ebony Calloway
Teardown Tuesday: Credit Card Reader

Teardown Tuesday: Credit Card Reader

Ever wonder what's inside a credit card machine? In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at one!


News Jul 26, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Study Shows PINs Can Be Tracked From Wearables

Study Shows PINs Can Be Tracked From Wearables

Recent research shows that wearable embedded sensors can be used to crack a user's PINs and passwords.


News Jul 22, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Google Experiments with Post-Quantum Cryptographic Algorithms in Chrome

Google Experiments with Post-Quantum Cryptographic Algorithms in Chrome

Google is experimenting with new post-quantum cryptography— can they prevent quantum computers from cracking modern encryption techniques?


News Jul 22, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
The Progression of Bluetooth Low Energy SoCs

The Progression of Bluetooth Low Energy SoCs

Nordic’s BLE chipset is now available in both QFN and WL-CSP packages— and that shows how wearable applications are driving the Bluetooth Smart chip designs.


News Jul 21, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
ARM’s Tie-up with SoftBank Hints at a Complex IoT Playbook

ARM’s Tie-up with SoftBank Hints at a Complex IoT Playbook

SoftBank's chip gambit has created a wow factor— and it's most likely aimed at the future positioning for a wide array of IoT markets.


News Jul 18, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Oticon Makes the World’s First IoT Hearing Aid

Oticon Makes the World’s First IoT Hearing Aid

A new hearing aid developed by Oticon joins the Internet of Things revolution.


News Jul 08, 2016 by Ebony Calloway
Smart Homes Via Smart Phones: Toggl.it, Nest, and Iris by Lowes

Smart Homes Via Smart Phones: Toggl.it, Nest, and Iris by Lowes

Learn about three smart home platforms available that allow mobile home control with varying degrees of customization.


News Jul 04, 2016 by Yahya Tawil
Solar Splash: How We Designed a Solar Powered Boat

Solar Splash: How We Designed a Solar Powered Boat

A detailed look at the solar/electric boat that the University of Rochester Solar Splash team built for Solar Splash.


News Jul 02, 2016 by Seth Schaffer
The New Siri? The Next Generation of Home Assistant Robots

The New Siri? The Next Generation of Home Assistant Robots

Home robot assistants are rising in prominence. Here are three home robots on the horizon.


News Jun 30, 2016 by Seth Schaffer
Microchip Produces the First Bluetooth 4.2-Compliant Devices: The RN4870 and RN4871

Microchip Produces the First Bluetooth 4.2-Compliant Devices: The RN4870 and RN4871

Microchip emerges as the first to release next-generation Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices by unveiling the RN4870 and RN4871.


News Jun 27, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Engineer Spotlight: Noa Labs CEO, Alexander Murawski, on Professional Hardware Development

Engineer Spotlight: Noa Labs CEO, Alexander Murawski, on Professional Hardware Development

AAC interviews Alexander Murawski, CEO and founder of Noa Labs.


News Jun 22, 2016 by Yahya Tawil
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Bathroom Scale

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Bathroom Scale

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look inside an app-enabled Bluetooth bathroom scale!


News Jun 21, 2016 by Alex Udanis
DSPs Power Deep Learning SoCs

DSPs Power Deep Learning SoCs

DSPs mark the third credible silicon choice for deep learning products, especially the embedded systems that require affordable and low-power solutions.


News Jun 17, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
The Tiny Radar Chip Revolutionizing Gesture Recognition: Google ATAP’s Project Soli

The Tiny Radar Chip Revolutionizing Gesture Recognition: Google ATAP’s Project Soli

Google ATAP is bringing touchless interface to your smartwatch— and maybe everywhere else, too. This is Project Soli.


News Jun 15, 2016 by Kate Smith
Deep Learning with FPGAs

Deep Learning with FPGAs

Here is why FPGAs are making inroads despite the fact that GPUs are a de facto standard for implementing deep learning algorithms.


News Jun 13, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
HobbyComponents Logic Analyser Review

HobbyComponents Logic Analyser Review

Logic analysers are a very important tool when working with digital systems as they record the logic levels of multiple points simultaneously over a period of time. But these devices are no longer restricted to professionals and the rich because HobbyComponents has a great USB analyser that sells for only £9!


News Jun 10, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Can Zen Microarchitecture Close the Performance Gap between AMD and Intel?

Can Zen Microarchitecture Close the Performance Gap between AMD and Intel?

AMD just revealed Zen, their new architecture design at the core of their new processor lineup. The real question is, will this CPU be able to compete against Intel?


News Jun 09, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Silicon Could Be Key to Making Diamond Semiconductors a Reality

Silicon Could Be Key to Making Diamond Semiconductors a Reality

Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have made a collective discovery in a new method for doping diamonds


News Jun 06, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
Deep Learning the GPU Way

Deep Learning the GPU Way

Here is a brief profile of deep learning technology and how GPUs are scoring early victories in this space.


News Jun 03, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad