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The New Data Management Risks (Part 1)

The New Data Management Risks (Part 1)

Since 2009, cloud computing has become the major trend in data management with good reason, and who doesn't want to be trendy? However, it isn't the right fit for everyone. Check out our two-part series on data management and security.


News Sep 04, 2015 by Mark Gerasimas
Maker Smartwatches More Innovative than Apple’s

Maker Smartwatches More Innovative than Apple’s

Sure, Apple may be the biggest dog in the game, but that doesn't mean it's got the last word on innovation. Take a look at these companies rethinking the way we design our wearables.


News Sep 03, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
A Big Mesh: Military Tactics and the Future of Mobile Communications

A Big Mesh: Military Tactics and the Future of Mobile Communications

An analysis of the historical link between the military's use of retransmission stations ("retrans") and the advent of the mesh network.


News Sep 01, 2015 by Mark Gerasimas
Insecurity - The Connected World at Risk

Insecurity - The Connected World at Risk

When hackers in July demonstrated their ability to hack a Jeep, Chrysler recalled over 1.4 million vehicles in an attempt to plug the software hole that had allowed the hackers to infiltrate the car's infotainment system and wreak havoc on everything from the air conditioning to the brakes. It's a noble show, but the ability to hack isn't confined to Jeeps. Or cars. In fact, as companies start churning out more and more connected gadgets, security isn't a top concern.


News Aug 31, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Managing Technology Overload

Managing Technology Overload

Manufacturers are racing to tie every electronic device we own together into a network of incessant information, which has resulted in some beautiful connected devices, but there's a fine line between not enough information and far, far too much of it. When it comes to devices like wearables, makers need to remember the human element behind design, and the human element is already distracted.


News Aug 26, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The NI Week Report

The NI Week Report

A look back at National Instruments' Week, a technology conference held in Austin, TX, from August 3-6th every year. Attended by major players in nearly every industry, this event sets out to determine the course of technology.


News Aug 14, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Future as Predicted by the World’s Largest Hard Drive

The Future as Predicted by the World’s Largest Hard Drive

Samsung just revealed the world's largest hard drive--the PM1633a, a 16 TB punch in a 2.5-inch SSD package. The drive relies on a new 32GB NAND flash die comprised of 48 layers of 3-bits-per-cell 3D V-NAND.


News Aug 13, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Powerful RTOSs for the IoT

Powerful RTOSs for the IoT

Everyone from Windows to Google is scrambling to create their own operating system for the IoT storm. Here's an overview of the major players in the new RTOS world.


News Aug 11, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The 28nm Cost

The 28nm Cost

We've created 28nm chips, but the cost may outweigh the benefits.


News Aug 10, 2015 by Editorial Team
5 Unique Arduino-compatible Boards to Get You Building

5 Unique Arduino-compatible Boards to Get You Building

With the influx of Arduino boards out there, it's difficult to separate the winners from the flops. Here are five of our favorites


News Aug 08, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Hummingboard Edge - Custom ARM Computing

Hummingboard Edge - Custom ARM Computing

The Hummingboard-Edge is set to release in August, enabling designers to have access to a customized, low-cost, ARM computer.


News Jul 30, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Industry 4.0 and Drones

Industry 4.0 and Drones

Sony's joint venture with ZMP into the foray of industrial drones foreshadows their use in Industry 4.0.


News Jul 27, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Silicon Labs Saving IoT Energy

Silicon Labs Saving IoT Energy

Silicon Labs releases a new version of their Simplicity Studio development platform that allows designers to pinpoint exactly where energy is being used.


News Jul 21, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Industry 4.0 and the Friendly Robot

Industry 4.0 and the Friendly Robot

Rethink Robotics is proving that robots don't have to be in competition with humans, but can instead form collaborative environments that increase efficiency while ensuring safer work places. This collaboration may be the key to industry 4.0: not eliminating the human element, but maximizing it.


News Jul 19, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The 22FDX—GlobalFoundries’ Answer to Fast, Cheap, and Efficient

The 22FDX—GlobalFoundries’ Answer to Fast, Cheap, and Efficient

GlobalFoundries launches industry's first 22nm FD-SOIL technology platform at a 20 percent smaller die size and 10 percent fewer masks than 28nm, as well as nearly 50 percent fewer immersion lithography layers than foundry FinFET.


News Jul 13, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
What Retail Can Teach us about IoT

What Retail Can Teach us about IoT

Why designers should be paying attention to major retailers when designing new IoT components.


News Jul 12, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Intersil’s New Buck-Boost Regulator Reinvents Efficiency

Intersil’s New Buck-Boost Regulator Reinvents Efficiency

Smooth buck-to-boost transitions plus efficiency up to 98% makes the new ISL9120 an industry leader.


News Jul 06, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Big News for Bluetooth Low Energy

Big News for Bluetooth Low Energy

New processes enable lower power use in BLE-compatible devices.


News Jul 06, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Five EE Blogs to Get You Through the Weekend

Five EE Blogs to Get You Through the Weekend

Great blogs and vlogs to get you through the weekend!


News Jul 04, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Why Wearables?

Why Wearables?

New findings suggest how massive the wearables market can be--but why does it matter?


News Jun 26, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley