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In this teardown, we examine the guts of 3M's hearing protection device which comes with a built-in AM/FM radio and is…

In this teardown, we examine the guts of 3M's hearing protection device which comes with a built-in AM/FM radio and is capable of playing music from your MP3 player.

Global demands for NAND Flash Memory has far outstripped production. Here's some info on why and how this shortage occurred.

Global demands for NAND Flash Memory has far outstripped production. Here's some info on why and how this shortage occurred.

Researchers from the United States Naval Research Laboratory have found a way to stop dendrite formation in zinc…

Researchers from the United States Naval Research Laboratory have found a way to stop dendrite formation in zinc batteries allowing the option for them to recharge.

The Hyperloop, a proposed transport system, had a small-scale test done back in 2016. While many believe that this is…

The Hyperloop, a proposed transport system, had a small-scale test done back in 2016. While many believe that this is proof of its viability, the system is far from ready. Is hyperloop a reality or is it an idea that will not happen with current technology?

In this News Brief, we'll take a look at CUI Power Group's new series of AC-DC power supplies.

In this News Brief, we'll take a look at CUI Power Group's new series of AC-DC power supplies.

In this teardown, we will look at a Samsung wireless charger that can charge mobiles (with the needed technology) to be…

In this teardown, we will look at a Samsung wireless charger that can charge mobiles (with the needed technology) to be charged by simply placing the phone on the unit.

Accelerometers, activity trackers, and fingerprint sensors can be duped. Learn how and what designers can do to prevent…

Accelerometers, activity trackers, and fingerprint sensors can be duped. Learn how and what designers can do to prevent false input.

In this week’s Teardown Tuesday, we tear down a PlayStation Move controller to see what ICs and parts make up current…

In this week’s Teardown Tuesday, we tear down a PlayStation Move controller to see what ICs and parts make up current gaming technology.

u-blox has released the world's smallest Cat M1 module to date.

u-blox has released the world's smallest Cat M1 module to date.

This article goes over the basics of the humble common mode choke and its applications.

This article goes over the basics of the humble common mode choke and its applications.

Is there a real future for the concept of roads embedded with solar panels?

Is there a real future for the concept of roads embedded with solar panels?

In this teardown, we will look at the innards of an iPod Shuffle 4th generation to see what lingers inside one of the…

In this teardown, we will look at the innards of an iPod Shuffle 4th generation to see what lingers inside one of the smallest portable music players around.

In this News Brief, we'll look at the release of Tektronix's AWG5200 series arbitrary waveform generator.

In this News Brief, we'll look at the release of Tektronix's AWG5200 series arbitrary waveform generator.

Researchers at Duke have developed a way to spray a transparent digital storage onto just about anything.

Researchers at Duke have developed a way to spray a transparent digital storage onto just about anything.

Solar panels you can weave into fabrics may change the way we store solar energy.

Solar panels you can weave into fabrics may change the way we store solar energy.

In this teardown, we will look at the internals of a motion-activated light which contains its own solar charging system.

In this teardown, we will look at the internals of a motion-activated light which contains its own solar charging system.

Brace yourselves, Bluetooth 5 is coming. These SoCs and their dev kits can help prepare your designs for the new protocol.

Brace yourselves, Bluetooth 5 is coming. These SoCs and their dev kits can help prepare your designs for the new protocol.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will look at the innards of a 3D-printing pen to see how they do it!

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will look at the innards of a 3D-printing pen to see how they do it!

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have created a solar-powered graphene skin that can simulate the sense of touch.

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have created a solar-powered graphene skin that can simulate the sense of touch.