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Could this be the chip that brings contactless payment in wearables to the forefront? This News Brief takes a look at the…

Could this be the chip that brings contactless payment in wearables to the forefront? This News Brief takes a look at the ST53G SiP (system-in-package) from STMicroelectronics.

Odds are high that you've worked with or actively rely on the WPA and WPA 2 Wi-Fi protocols. A newly discovered…

Odds are high that you've worked with or actively rely on the WPA and WPA 2 Wi-Fi protocols. A newly discovered vulnerability, known as a Key Reinstallation Attack (or "KRACK Attack"), might shake your confidence.

Security continues to be a major focus as the number of large-scale breaches in 2017 continues to rise.

Security continues to be a major focus as the number of large-scale breaches in 2017 continues to rise.

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.

AI image recognition has uses across industries, from the personal to the professional.

AI image recognition has uses across industries, from the personal to the professional.

Oracle claims that their new SPARC M8 is the world's most advanced processor.

Oracle claims that their new SPARC M8 is the world's most advanced processor.

This month, the "BlueBorne" Bluetooth vulnerability was revealed that can make Bluetooth-enabled devices vulnerable to…

This month, the "BlueBorne" Bluetooth vulnerability was revealed that can make Bluetooth-enabled devices vulnerable to remote control and access by an unauthorized user.

AAC's Chantelle Dubois spoke with Brian Gerkey of Open Robotics to talk about the many (and sometimes surprising)…

AAC's Chantelle Dubois spoke with Brian Gerkey of Open Robotics to talk about the many (and sometimes surprising) applications of robotics, how ROS made it to space, and the open source revolution.

Russia’s president spoke briefly about the future of artificial intelligence in the context of military applications,…

Russia’s president spoke briefly about the future of artificial intelligence in the context of military applications, leading many to wonder how exactly AI will shape the way we go to war.

A shortage of skilled workers threatens to undermine cybersecurity in an increasingly connected society.

A shortage of skilled workers threatens to undermine cybersecurity in an increasingly connected society.

The hardware inside microcontrollers is increasingly powerful and versatile. This is good, right?

The hardware inside microcontrollers is increasingly powerful and versatile. This is good, right?

In this teardown, we scrutinize the workings of the FunAce Robot WiFi HD Camera.

In this teardown, we scrutinize the workings of the FunAce Robot WiFi HD Camera.

AI is proving useful in many applications ranging from games to medical diagnostics. However, there is a growing…

AI is proving useful in many applications ranging from games to medical diagnostics. However, there is a growing realization of the importance of AI in a particular field that can potentially save billions for business globally: counterfeits.

Google filed a lawsuit against Uber claiming that they stole their LiDAR technology earlier in February. In this article,…

Google filed a lawsuit against Uber claiming that they stole their LiDAR technology earlier in February. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what technology was allegedly stolen and how important it is.

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.

It's now possible for thieves to crack your PIN based on how you hold your phone when you input it.

It's now possible for thieves to crack your PIN based on how you hold your phone when you input it.

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.

Biometric security comes standard for most smartphones. Can IR LEDs keep iris scanning a viable option?

Biometric security comes standard for most smartphones. Can IR LEDs keep iris scanning a viable option?

IOTA is a decentralized, micro-transaction token that is geared towards the Internet of Things (IoT). The crypto-token…

IOTA is a decentralized, micro-transaction token that is geared towards the Internet of Things (IoT). The crypto-token runs off of Tangle, which has similarities to a blockchain but is much more versatile.