Despite being heavily replaced by semiconductors, a team of researchers has developed a nanoscale device that operates similarly to valves.
Despite being heavily replaced by semiconductors, a team of researchers has developed a nanoscale device that operates similarly to valves.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we will split, smash, crack, and sand our way into a USB power meter to see how it's made.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we will split, smash, crack, and sand our way into a USB power meter to see how it's made.
A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.
A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.
Robotic floor cleaners have been available as consumer products for a number of years now but with a gradual drop in…
Robotic floor cleaners have been available as consumer products for a number of years now but with a gradual drop in production cost and development of new technology, these cleaners are becoming cheaper. In this teardown we will look at a Robotic Floor Cleaner which uses "electrostatic forces" to remove dust and can clean a room with its "intelligent" obstacle navigation.
Fab-less semiconductor company, GreenWaves Technologies, has developed a new processor designed for IoT applications that…
Fab-less semiconductor company, GreenWaves Technologies, has developed a new processor designed for IoT applications that they claim that will outmatch ARM Cortex processors.
Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has…
Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has developed nanowires that can significantly improve heat dissipation characteristics and shape the future of silicon chip design.
Miposaur is a self-balancing robot that packs quite a bit of technology into a small package. Let's find out what is inside.
Miposaur is a self-balancing robot that packs quite a bit of technology into a small package. Let's find out what is inside.
We talk with Tanky's founder about nigh-invulnerable 3D-printed armor, how to destroy a GoPro, firmware and batteries,…
We talk with Tanky's founder about nigh-invulnerable 3D-printed armor, how to destroy a GoPro, firmware and batteries, who is the best pilot, and the inevitable power-to-weight tradeoff of flying things.
With powerline adapters becoming more popular, it's about time one of these was taken apart! In this teardown, we will…
With powerline adapters becoming more popular, it's about time one of these was taken apart! In this teardown, we will look inside a TP link powerline adaptor to see what makes this thing tick!
Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging…
Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging them under water.
CD drives are standard these days, but who remembers our old friend the floppy drive?
CD drives are standard these days, but who remembers our old friend the floppy drive?
Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing…
Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing operations with tiny sensors and distributed control units.
ST's new microcontroller is raising processing levels while boasting three power domains for energy efficiency.
ST's new microcontroller is raising processing levels while boasting three power domains for energy efficiency.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratory, in conjunction with Harvard University, have developed a method of joining…
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratory, in conjunction with Harvard University, have developed a method of joining quantum computers together on an atomic scale. What does this mean for future quantum computers and their capabilities?
MIT’s experimental fusion reactor, Alcator C-Mod, breaks the plasma pressure record on its last day of operation.
MIT’s experimental fusion reactor, Alcator C-Mod, breaks the plasma pressure record on its last day of operation.
Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.
Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.
SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid…
SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid high-power handling capability and power loss savings.
Samsung recently made a recall for the Galaxy Note 7 after multiple users reported battery fires and explosions. What…
Samsung recently made a recall for the Galaxy Note 7 after multiple users reported battery fires and explosions. What made this action necessary and why do lithium-ion batteries have such a bad reputation for causing fires?
Various amendments of the 802.11 standard are steadily being developed to increase the efficiency of our wireless LANs.
Various amendments of the 802.11 standard are steadily being developed to increase the efficiency of our wireless LANs.
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a low-cost plastic material which keeps the wearer much cooler than the…
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a low-cost plastic material which keeps the wearer much cooler than the conventional textiles.
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