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A new tiny sensor tag and data logger IC offers efficient and accurate monitoring of sensitive assets.

A new tiny sensor tag and data logger IC offers efficient and accurate monitoring of sensitive assets.

In this teardown, we unlock an electronic touchpad keyless entry door lock system to learn some of its secrets.

In this teardown, we unlock an electronic touchpad keyless entry door lock system to learn some of its secrets.

It is probably unlikely the car was launched with its full suite of electronics on board, but just for fun, let’s take…

It is probably unlikely the car was launched with its full suite of electronics on board, but just for fun, let’s take a look at what would happen if a fully outfitted, typical Tesla Roadster were sent into space.

Texas Instruments recently released their new SMBus multi-chemistry battery buck-boost charge controller for rechargeable…

Texas Instruments recently released their new SMBus multi-chemistry battery buck-boost charge controller for rechargeable battery systems that require high-efficiency solutions.

There's a new standard for the air! Focused on user experience, IEEE 802.11ax-2019 promises to have you loving your Wi-Fi…

There's a new standard for the air! Focused on user experience, IEEE 802.11ax-2019 promises to have you loving your Wi-Fi even more! This article takes a look at the proposed standard.

Qualcomm has announced a new line of SoCs designed to keep earbuds low power and in a smaller form factor.

Qualcomm has announced a new line of SoCs designed to keep earbuds low power and in a smaller form factor.

Dialog Semiconductor introduces their new USB power delivery controller that handles interface communications between a…

Dialog Semiconductor introduces their new USB power delivery controller that handles interface communications between a power adapter and a mobile device.

High-voltage systems now have the choice of using plug-and-play PCBs to automatically control leakage current in backup…

High-voltage systems now have the choice of using plug-and-play PCBs to automatically control leakage current in backup power circuitry.

In this teardown, we open up Samsung's SmartThings Hub and a Water Leak Sensor to see what we can find.

In this teardown, we open up Samsung's SmartThings Hub and a Water Leak Sensor to see what we can find.

A new wireless battery charging transmitter from STMicroelectronics tries to raise the bar with faster charging times…

A new wireless battery charging transmitter from STMicroelectronics tries to raise the bar with faster charging times with higher efficiencies.

In this teardown, we cut into a Depstech endoscope to see what we can find.

In this teardown, we cut into a Depstech endoscope to see what we can find.

In this teardown, we tear open Samsung's wireless charger to examine its internal components.

In this teardown, we tear open Samsung's wireless charger to examine its internal components.

Amazon was granted US patent number 9,778,653 on Oct. 3 titled "Systems, Devices and Methods Delivering Energy Using an…

Amazon was granted US patent number 9,778,653 on Oct. 3 titled "Systems, Devices and Methods Delivering Energy Using an Uncrewed Autonomous Vehicle". The abstract of the patent describes a system which is capable of a rendez-vous with a moving vehicle to provide additional power on the go—an interesting and exciting blend of two of the tech industry’s fastest growing domains.

Small batteries increase the need for low power use, efficient design. In this News Brief, we take a look at the…

Small batteries increase the need for low power use, efficient design. In this News Brief, we take a look at the STSPIN32F0A programmable motor controller from ST Micro.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed the first wide-area backscatter communication system, the LoRa…

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed the first wide-area backscatter communication system, the LoRa Backscatter, that is not only is low-power and cost-efficient at 10 cents per unit, but also provides long-range communication of up to 2.8 km.

In this teardown, we open up and scrutinize a 1D cordless barcode scanner made by Besteker.

In this teardown, we open up and scrutinize a 1D cordless barcode scanner made by Besteker.

A team from Washington State University has made a Schottky diode that recycles heat from electronics to charge a…

A team from Washington State University has made a Schottky diode that recycles heat from electronics to charge a battery. But will we ever see one in a consumer device?

A research team consisting of members from Drexel University and Tsinghua University have created a nanodiamond plated…

A research team consisting of members from Drexel University and Tsinghua University have created a nanodiamond plated battery that suppresses dendrite formation while retaining functionality.