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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
How the Space Race Gave Us GPS Technology

How the Space Race Gave Us GPS Technology

The history of the Global Positioning System (GPS) began miles above the Earth, going 18,000 mph.


News Jul 26, 2017 by Marie Christiano
u-blox and Huawei Begin Testing the NB-IoT Standard in Brazil with a Pet-Tracking Wearable

u-blox and Huawei Begin Testing the NB-IoT Standard in Brazil with a Pet-Tracking Wearable

In this news brief, we'll look at how u-blox and Huawei are researching NB-IoT implementation.


News Jul 20, 2017 by Kate Smith
Teardown Tuesday: Sumo Jumping Robot

Teardown Tuesday: Sumo Jumping Robot

In this teardown, we're going to take a look a sumo jumping robot!


News Jul 18, 2017 by Alex Udanis
NATO Adopts New Protocol Standard for Underwater Communications

NATO Adopts New Protocol Standard for Underwater Communications

Underwater transmission protocols may finally be unified in a protocol that aims to help interconnectivity with devices ranging from buoys to submarines.


News Jul 18, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Careful Interconnection: A New First Mate Last Break Connector from TE Connectivity

Careful Interconnection: A New First Mate Last Break Connector from TE Connectivity

Does your circuit require a special connection or disconnection sequence? There are connectors that can help.


News Jul 17, 2017 by Robert Keim
Serial Communication in Harsh Environments: A New CAN Transceiver from Maxim

Serial Communication in Harsh Environments: A New CAN Transceiver from Maxim

CAN-bus transceivers such as the MAX14883E provide robust, convenient communication for demanding applications.


News Jul 12, 2017 by Robert Keim
The Brains of the Voyager Spacecraft: Command, Data, and Attitude Control Computers

The Brains of the Voyager Spacecraft: Command, Data, and Attitude Control Computers

Learn about the computers at the heart of the Voyager spacecraft operations.


News Jul 09, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
The Importance of the ISO 26262 Automotive Safety Standard: New Sensors from ams

The Importance of the ISO 26262 Automotive Safety Standard: New Sensors from ams

The AS5270 position sensors are the new addition to the ams magnetic position sensors portfolio. The sensors meet ISO 26262 functional safety standards.


News Jul 07, 2017 by Karissa Manske
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Battery Charger

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Battery Charger

This Teardown Tuesday looks at the Bluetooth LE enabled E4 battery charger by ESyb.


News Jul 04, 2017 by Mark Hughes