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Solar Splash: The World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar/Electric Boating

Solar Splash: The World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar/Electric Boating

This is an introduction to the 2016 Solar Splash competition, a solar/electric boating regatta held annually.


News Jun 25, 2016 by Seth Schaffer
The Top 3 Trends at Sensors Expo 2016

The Top 3 Trends at Sensors Expo 2016

Learn what industry trends were on display at Sensors Expo 2016.


News Jun 24, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Could saTENG Solve the Problem of Powering Wearable Devices?

Could saTENG Solve the Problem of Powering Wearable Devices?

The new flexible self-adapting triboelectric generator (saTENG) could solve the problem of powering wearable devices.


News Jun 23, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
DSPs Power Deep Learning SoCs

DSPs Power Deep Learning SoCs

DSPs mark the third credible silicon choice for deep learning products, especially the embedded systems that require affordable and low-power solutions.


News Jun 17, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
The Rise of Silicon On-Chip Supercapacitors

The Rise of Silicon On-Chip Supercapacitors

Researchers from VTT Finland created a porous silicon supercapacitor that rivals current state of the art carbon/graphene, potentially realizing on-chip capacitors.


News Jun 16, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
Teardown Tuesday: Wireless Mice!

Teardown Tuesday: Wireless Mice!

Once a luxury item, they are now commonplace. Wireless mice are pretty popular, but what's in them?


News Jun 14, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Deep Learning with FPGAs

Deep Learning with FPGAs

Here is why FPGAs are making inroads despite the fact that GPUs are a de facto standard for implementing deep learning algorithms.


News Jun 13, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
2016 Finalists for the “Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation”

2016 Finalists for the “Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation”

Every year, African engineers are developing projects that improve the quality of life for urban and rural people alike. Here are some of 2016’s highlights from the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation program.


News Jun 12, 2016 by Adam LaBarbera
Teardown Tuesday: Graphing Calculator

Teardown Tuesday: Graphing Calculator

What's inside a modern graphing calculator? Take a look in this Teardown Tuesday!


News Jun 07, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Silicon Could Be Key to Making Diamond Semiconductors a Reality

Silicon Could Be Key to Making Diamond Semiconductors a Reality

Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have made a collective discovery in a new method for doping diamonds


News Jun 06, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
Chem-Phys Patch Uses Multiple Sensors on Wearable Tech

Chem-Phys Patch Uses Multiple Sensors on Wearable Tech

Engineers at the University of California San Diego are developing a wearable, Bluetooth-enabled sensor patch that can track electrical signals as well as biochemical signals: the Chem-Phys patch.


News Jun 02, 2016 by Kate Smith
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Trackers

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Trackers

Bluetooth trackers are a new emerging market. This Teardown Tuesday is going to be a little different, we're going to look at the insides of 3 different trackers.


News May 31, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Make a Workshop on a Budget for Under £100

Make a Workshop on a Budget for Under £100

Making a workshop for electronics projects is cheaper than you might think.


News May 29, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
The Newest PC Form Factor is a Backpack?

The Newest PC Form Factor is a Backpack?

Three huge names in computing - Zotac, HP, and MSI - have all announced their own versions of VR gaming backpacks. Is this a new trend in gaming, or just another enthusiast product few will ever use?


News May 28, 2016 by Seth Schaffer
Teardown Tuesday: GPS Navigator

Teardown Tuesday: GPS Navigator

Want to see what's inside a GPS unit?


News May 24, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Meet the Most Efficient Solar Cell in the World

Meet the Most Efficient Solar Cell in the World

Scientists from the University of New South Wales have developed the world’s most efficient solar cell.


News May 18, 2016 by Kate Smith
Teardown Tuesday: Wearable Audio Recorder

Teardown Tuesday: Wearable Audio Recorder

Never miss that cute moment again! Kapture is a unique audio recorder that constantly records. What's inside of it?


News May 17, 2016 by Alex Udanis
The Future of 2D Memory Semiconductors: Atomically Thin Low-Heat Data Storage

The Future of 2D Memory Semiconductors: Atomically Thin Low-Heat Data Storage

A research team consisting of Stanford and NMSU engineers may have found a material capable of revolutionizing the 2D memory semiconductor market.


News May 16, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
Programmable Matter in Medical Technology: The Origami Robot Made of Meat

Programmable Matter in Medical Technology: The Origami Robot Made of Meat

Researchers have developed a new medical robot made from programmable matter. And pig intestines.


News May 15, 2016 by Kate Smith
Nanowire Batteries: The Next Step in Battery Evolution

Nanowire Batteries: The Next Step in Battery Evolution

A new nanowire battery chemistry allows for longer life than current technologies can match.


News May 11, 2016 by Dylan Wadler