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How big exactly is big data? It's the world's most precious commodity and, without it, the internet would be sent back to…

How big exactly is big data? It's the world's most precious commodity and, without it, the internet would be sent back to the 1990's.

A group of intrepid young Brits have invented a way to make Raspberry Pi projects fun and easy: meet the Tingbot.

A group of intrepid young Brits have invented a way to make Raspberry Pi projects fun and easy: meet the Tingbot.

Some small-time smartphones have big ideas for fixing problems that have driven customers crazy for years. Here's a look…

Some small-time smartphones have big ideas for fixing problems that have driven customers crazy for years. Here's a look at some good tech in strange places.

Having beautiful-looking technology is becoming increasingly performance. Here we showcase five beautiful designs housing…

Having beautiful-looking technology is becoming increasingly performance. Here we showcase five beautiful designs housing innovative tech.

When IoT meets baby, the result is a fantastic combination of technology and security. Here's our look at four products…

When IoT meets baby, the result is a fantastic combination of technology and security. Here's our look at four products engineered to keep your baby safe.

Windows 10 is the last numbered Windows operating systems, and its advent also marks the last of Microsoft's single…

Windows 10 is the last numbered Windows operating systems, and its advent also marks the last of Microsoft's single purchase model. From here on out, customers can expect to pay per year for their software, which gives rise to a host of problems and spells a shift in the way software companies align with makers.

Examining Moore's Law in its 50th Year and how the initial premise may be approaching exhaustion, but the spirit of this…

Examining Moore's Law in its 50th Year and how the initial premise may be approaching exhaustion, but the spirit of this observation continues.

Examining the security risks inherent in local servers and cloud servers. There's no such thing as a perfect system, but…

Examining the security risks inherent in local servers and cloud servers. There's no such thing as a perfect system, but when it comes to data management, ignorance is dangerous.

Since 2009, cloud computing has become the major trend in data management with good reason, and who doesn't want to be…

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.

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…

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.

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

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

When hackers in July demonstrated their ability to hack a Jeep, Chrysler recalled over 1.4 million vehicles in an attempt…

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.

Manufacturers are racing to tie every electronic device we own together into a network of incessant information, which…

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.

A look back at National Instruments' Week, a technology conference held in Austin, TX, from August 3-6th every year.…

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.

Samsung just revealed the world's largest hard drive--the PM1633a, a 16 TB punch in a 2.5-inch SSD package. The 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.

Everyone from Windows to Google is scrambling to create their own operating system for the IoT storm. Here's an overview…

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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