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Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing…

Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing operations with tiny sensors and distributed control units.

Microsoft uses programmable chips to offer an accelerated implementation for a number of algorithms such as machine…

Microsoft uses programmable chips to offer an accelerated implementation for a number of algorithms such as machine learning, pattern matching, and more.

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.

Silicon Labs acquires Micrium embedded software and unveils a sensor-to-cloud development kit to bolster its IoT…

Silicon Labs acquires Micrium embedded software and unveils a sensor-to-cloud development kit to bolster its IoT tool-chain offerings.

In this Teardown Tuesday we are to take a look at a portable Wi-Fi router and USB battery pack.

In this Teardown Tuesday we are to take a look at a portable Wi-Fi router and USB battery pack.

Let's crack open some Bluetooth headphones and see the direction the mobile industry is going.

Let's crack open some Bluetooth headphones and see the direction the mobile industry is going.

Calculators are always taken for granted, especially in the age of smartphones. Today we will look at a calculator from…

Calculators are always taken for granted, especially in the age of smartphones. Today we will look at a calculator from 1975 (40 years old) which was one of Clive Sinclair's fantastic, innovative products!

Researchers from Caltech and Harvard have developed a chain of parts built from soft materials which can transmit…

Researchers from Caltech and Harvard have developed a chain of parts built from soft materials which can transmit mechanical signals.

TI offers a variety of design tools. The WEBENCH Power Designer provides end to end solutions for your single and…

TI offers a variety of design tools. The WEBENCH Power Designer provides end to end solutions for your single and multiple power design needs.

ADI’s acquisition of Linear Technology clearly stands to bring them financial gains and complementary products. But…

ADI’s acquisition of Linear Technology clearly stands to bring them financial gains and complementary products. But there may be an IoT angle as well.

Google is putting their own spin on virtual reality. At this year's I/O conference, Google revealed how Daydream will…

Google is putting their own spin on virtual reality. At this year's I/O conference, Google revealed how Daydream will stand apart in the VR sphere.

What's inside a modern graphing calculator? Take a look in this Teardown Tuesday!

What's inside a modern graphing calculator? Take a look in this Teardown Tuesday!

Counterfeit parts are becoming more of a problem every day and it won't be long before serious harm is caused as a…

Counterfeit parts are becoming more of a problem every day and it won't be long before serious harm is caused as a result. It is up to us design engineers to prevent such incidents by arming ourselves with the knowledge to spot counterfeit parts.

Never miss that cute moment again! Kapture is a unique audio recorder that constantly records. What's inside of it?

Never miss that cute moment again! Kapture is a unique audio recorder that constantly records. What's inside of it?

What's inside a smart universal remote control?

What's inside a smart universal remote control?

Intel Xeon D processors will now contain FPGAs, which directly combats the upcoming ARM-based server-grade processors.

Intel Xeon D processors will now contain FPGAs, which directly combats the upcoming ARM-based server-grade processors.

Dash Cameras are becoming a very popular automotive accessory. What's inside of one?

Dash Cameras are becoming a very popular automotive accessory. What's inside of one?

Sensors are becoming a ubiquitous element in the IoT bandwagon, which in turn, makes sensor fusion the technology to watch.

Sensors are becoming a ubiquitous element in the IoT bandwagon, which in turn, makes sensor fusion the technology to watch.

Qualcomm's new VR SDK is designed to help engineers and developers seamlessly integrate their brand spanking new…

Qualcomm's new VR SDK is designed to help engineers and developers seamlessly integrate their brand spanking new Snapdragon 820 SoC, but is it enough power to keep up with desktop and console VR systems?