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ams Releases New Data-Logging NFC Sensor Tag

ams Releases New Data-Logging NFC Sensor Tag

Last month, ams released their newest sensor tag, the AS39513, a device that can help monitor the state of temperature-sensitive medical and food products.


News Jan 17, 2018 by Justin Kirkham
First 5G Wireless Standard Released

First 5G Wireless Standard Released

The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) recently released the first version of the 5G standard, finally providing hardware designers and telecommunication providers details to prepare for 5G capable devices.


News Jan 16, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
Anatomy of a Security Flaw Announcement: The Strange Timeline of Spectre and Meltdown

Anatomy of a Security Flaw Announcement: The Strange Timeline of Spectre and Meltdown

Here's a look at the unusual way Meltdown and Spectre were revealed to the public and what we can expect going forward.


News Jan 15, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
Teardown Tuesday: Walabot In-Wall Imaging Sensor by Vayyar

Teardown Tuesday: Walabot In-Wall Imaging Sensor by Vayyar

In this teardown, we take apart Vayyar's Walabot DIY In-Wall Imager to see what we can find.


News Jan 09, 2018 by Nick Davis
What’s So Cool About Crypto Cold Storage? A Look at Blockchain Wallets

What’s So Cool About Crypto Cold Storage? A Look at Blockchain Wallets

Even if you are not interested in cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology, the hardware and systems available to keep these things safe are still interesting and relevant for data security overall.


News Jan 07, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
Approximating the Human Optical Response: A New Tri-Stimulus Color Sensor from ams

Approximating the Human Optical Response: A New Tri-Stimulus Color Sensor from ams

A new tri-stimulus color sensor is designed for providing color measurements that closely match the human eye's response to visible light.


News Jan 04, 2018 by Nick Davis
Increasing Data Demands Pushing New Data Storage Technologies

Increasing Data Demands Pushing New Data Storage Technologies

An uptick in interest in cryptocurrencies has also increased interest in fast, high-capacity, and especially secure data storage. Here are some developments in the data storage realm.


News Jan 01, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
What Can Hackers Learn from Your Device’s Emissions? How Side Channel Attacks Thwart Cybersecurity

What Can Hackers Learn from Your Device’s Emissions? How Side Channel Attacks Thwart Cybersecurity

Side channel attacks can be used in a variety of ways to take advantage of unintended acoustic, mechanical, and electromagnetic signals to recreate data.


News Dec 08, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
How Would the FCC’s Repeal of Net Neutrality Regulation Impact the Internet of Things?

How Would the FCC’s Repeal of Net Neutrality Regulation Impact the Internet of Things?

The IoT was largely built during a period of guaranteed equal access to connectivity. What would happen to it if the FCC repeals "net neutrality" regulations?


News Nov 24, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
The IoT for Insurance Companies and How They Use Data

The IoT for Insurance Companies and How They Use Data

A new report details how insurance companies are positioned for change.


Computing on the Fringes: How Edge Computing and Fog Computing Are Changing How We Use the IoT

Computing on the Fringes: How Edge Computing and Fog Computing Are Changing How We Use the IoT

"Edge computing" is a concept that can be seen as an extension of now ubiquitous Cloud Computing and Internet of Things (IoT)—and it's a domain that's gaining importance.


News Nov 20, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
2017’s Parade of Ransomware and Malware Attacks Will Continue Through 2018, Says IT Security Firm

2017’s Parade of Ransomware and Malware Attacks Will Continue Through 2018, Says IT Security Firm

SophosLabs recently released a report on malware in 2017 in which it projected that malware and ransomware attacks are likely to continue to be a blight in 2018.


News Nov 16, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
The History and Basics of IPC Standards: The Official Standards for PCBs

The History and Basics of IPC Standards: The Official Standards for PCBs

Learn about the industry-adopted IPC standards that govern every step related to the design, assembly, inspection, testing, and documentation of printed circuit boards (PCBs).


News Oct 20, 2017 by Nick Davis
5G Internet Before 2020? Verizon and Qualcomm Partner to Test 5G NR Protocol

5G Internet Before 2020? Verizon and Qualcomm Partner to Test 5G NR Protocol

Verizon and Qualcomm hope to champion the 5G wireless specification needed to support things like autonomous vehicles to consumers by 2020. That's a tall order—can they make it happen?


News Oct 19, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
Cybersecurity Issues Take the Limelight: Nearly 2 Billion Records Breached in First Half of 2017

Cybersecurity Issues Take the Limelight: Nearly 2 Billion Records Breached in First Half of 2017

Security continues to be a major focus as the number of large-scale breaches in 2017 continues to rise.


News Oct 05, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Oracle Announces the New SPARC M8 Processor

Oracle Announces the New SPARC M8 Processor

Oracle claims that their new SPARC M8 is the world's most advanced processor.


News Sep 21, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
BlueBorne Bluetooth Attack Puts Over 8 Billion Devices at Risk

BlueBorne Bluetooth Attack Puts Over 8 Billion Devices at Risk

This month, the "BlueBorne" Bluetooth vulnerability was revealed that can make Bluetooth-enabled devices vulnerable to remote control and access by an unauthorized user.


News Sep 20, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
4 Modern Devices that Bring Star Trek Technology to Life

4 Modern Devices that Bring Star Trek Technology to Life

The newest addition to the franchise, Star Trek Discovery, will be airing this month. In anticipation, here are a few Star Trek technologies and how they compare to today’s available tech.


News Sep 17, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
The Rise of Toshiba’s New 3D NAND Flash Memory

The Rise of Toshiba’s New 3D NAND Flash Memory

Get an update on Toshiba's advances in 3D flash memory, just in time for Flash Memory Summit.


News Aug 08, 2017 by Kate Smith
Teardown Tuesday: Epson XP-330 Printer

Teardown Tuesday: Epson XP-330 Printer

In this teardown, we investigate the PCBs, LCD, motors, and ribbon cables found inside the wireless all-in-one Epson XP-330 Printer.


News Aug 01, 2017 by Nick Davis