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A Peek Beneath the Salto Suit

A Peek Beneath the Salto Suit

We spoke with the people behind the Salto suit to see how this simple invention can change the future of motion capture.


News Oct 13, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
4 Things Makers Can Learn from the Volkswagen Scandal

4 Things Makers Can Learn from the Volkswagen Scandal

What the fall of one of the world's most popular car companies can teach makers about maintaining a positive reputation.


News Oct 06, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
A New Spin on Maker Spaces

A New Spin on Maker Spaces

Maker spaces are utilizing existing spaces to keep costs down and engage young minds. Here's a closer look at one successful approach.


News Sep 28, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Technology Meets Design and Some Will Surprise You

Technology Meets Design and Some Will Surprise You

Having beautiful-looking technology is becoming increasingly performance. Here we showcase five beautiful designs housing innovative tech.


News Sep 25, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Is the Apple Car the Next Lisa?

Is the Apple Car the Next Lisa?

The Apple Car will purportedly be in here in four years, but the foray into the automobile industry may be a misstep in the company's legacy.


News Sep 22, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Is Virtual Reality the Next Major Industry?

Is Virtual Reality the Next Major Industry?

With Holiday 2015 introducing virtual reality headsets to the general public, it's important to have an understanding of the field and why virtual reality is poised to be the next major consumer industry.


News Sep 18, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
A History of Touchscreens (and What’s Coming Next)

A History of Touchscreens (and What’s Coming Next)

Cypress announced a better automotive touchscreen and Apple's come out with innovative touch technology as well. Here's a look at where we've been and where we're likely headed.


News Sep 16, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Baby Tech: Sensors Rethink Monitoring

Baby Tech: Sensors Rethink Monitoring

When IoT meets baby, the result is a fantastic combination of technology and security. Here's our look at four products engineered to keep your baby safe.


News Sep 14, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Apple Pencil: More Than a Stylus?

Apple Pencil: More Than a Stylus?

The Apple Pencil was released this week with mixed reviews. Here's our look at the technology inside it and where Apple missed the mark.


News Sep 13, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Military Tech’s Trickle-Down Effect

Military Tech’s Trickle-Down Effect

While focus in electronics is normally on the consumer and businesses, the military has impressive buying power and often uses its financial incentives to spur new inventions.


News Aug 19, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Powerful RTOSs for the IoT

Powerful RTOSs for the IoT

Everyone from Windows to Google is scrambling to create their own operating system for the IoT storm. Here's an overview of the major players in the new RTOS world.


News Aug 11, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Automotive Ethernet

The Automotive Ethernet

NXP has announced its automotive ethernet product portfolio, perfect for the coming evolution of autonomous driving.


News Aug 06, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
World’s Smallest MEMS Angular Acceleration Sensor

World’s Smallest MEMS Angular Acceleration Sensor

Murata announces the first surface mount MEMS angular acceleration sensor.


News Aug 05, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Microsemi’s New Inductive Sensor Interface ICs

Microsemi’s New Inductive Sensor Interface ICs

The new Ics are based on inductive sensing technology, eliminating current Hall-effect sensors currently used.


News Jul 31, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
High Temperature Sensors Take the Heat

High Temperature Sensors Take the Heat

The TDK Corporation has unveiled a new sensor element that can measure temperatures up to 1202°F (650° C), combining high precision with high endurance.


News Jul 23, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Why You Should Care about Hyperspectral Imaging

Why You Should Care about Hyperspectral Imaging

The hyperspectral imaging market is said to be worth $83.19 million in the next 3 years. Here's why it's important to know what it is and how it could impact our life both on earth and in space.


News Jul 16, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Silicon’s Dark Rival - Black Arsenic Phosphorus

Silicon’s Dark Rival - Black Arsenic Phosphorus

The first field effect transistor made of black arsenic phosphorus.


News Jul 10, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Synaptics Solves Fingerprint Authentication Security

Synaptics Solves Fingerprint Authentication Security

Synaptics's Match-in-Sensor™ technology keeps fingerprint data within hardware, protecting image data from security threats.


News Jul 09, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Big News for Bluetooth Low Energy

Big News for Bluetooth Low Energy

New processes enable lower power use in BLE-compatible devices.


News Jul 06, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Top Websites to Introduce Your Kids to EE During Summer

Top Websites to Introduce Your Kids to EE During Summer

Summertime's here! Keep your kids engaged and get them excited about electrical engineering with these fantastic sites.


News Jul 02, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley