Category: Electronics

Why do some PCs have two Ethernet ports?

Dual Ethernet ports don't automatically provide faster speed, but they increase your networking options.

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How to help stop spam calls on iPhone and Android

Spam calls don't have to grab your attention and waste your time. Use these built-in options to silence and block them without hav...

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How long have wireless gaming controllers been aro...

Game controllers have experimented with losing the cords for longer than you'd think, but early attempts didn't have much success.

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Apple TV's F1 coverage will now support Dolby Atmo...

Apple TV's F1 coverage will feature Dolby Atmos support, starting with the US Grand Prix in Texas later this month.

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Jaguar's controversial Type 01 EV looks like a '40...

Jaguar's Type 01 EV is designed to attract affluent young buyers with its deliberately polarizing design.

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Continuity testing in semiconductor ATE: Fundament...

Continuity testing is the first test performed in any semiconductor test flow, verifying that a device under test (DUT) is properl...

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Training and inference: Two faces of AI compute

Here is how training and inference ask the silicon for opposite things. The post Training and inference: Two faces of AI compute a...

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Reducing I/O requirements for optical detection

Although this project may be a bit esoteric, the concepts shown to reduce I/O requirements can also be applied to other systems. T...

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Learn These Online Casino Games for Big Rewards

For newer patrons visiting the online casinos, whether they are on their desktops on browsers or on their mobile smartphones, it c...

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What can you build, when AI can interact with the ...

The single-board computing market is shifting rapidly, and we are moving into an era of unprecedented possibilities where edge AI,...

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This #cottagecore cyberdeck is perfect for literal...

Cyberdecks don’t all have to be chunky slabs of aluminum and plastic chasing after an ‘80s cassette futurism aesthetic. Cyberdecks...

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How did retro consoles handle graphics before mode...

Graphics chips could draw but not compute, until the Xbox arrived.

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What are the benefits of having a second monitor?

Adding a second monitor is a huge upgrade, even if you aren't doing intensive work like editing video or accounting. More screen s...

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Google's Fitbit Edge leaks out with a screen and P...

The upcoming Fitbit Edge looks like a replacement for the Fitbit Charge last seen in 2023.

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How long can you expect an Xbox Series X to last?

Strong software support and a repairable design should give Microsoft's console a long lifespan.

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Qalo SL-1 review: A barebones smart band that's pr...

Qalo's first screenless tracker is too expensive for what it is.

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The state of AI-powered innovation in blood pressu...

Cuffless BP monitors require merging sensor technology, understanding physiological signals, and using smart algorithms in custom ...

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Truchet tiles

One uninterrupted zone of these patterns can extend for a great distance, seemingly going virtually forever. The post Truchet tile...

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Consumer and industrial IoT drive wireless chip ma...

Low power consumption, high integration, and advanced security highlight the latest wireless chips. The post Consumer and industri...

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Demystifying feed-through capacitors: How to stop ...

These three-terminal devices confront parasitic inductance and act as the ultimate shield against high-frequency EMI. The post Dem...

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An Apple-plus-Google adapter that’s AI in name onl...

Is there actually any AI in the “AI Box”? Doubtful. But it’s durable, along with platform-nimble. And the attractive price is indi...

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How little does an AI agent need, and how cheap ca...

A recent article revealed that OpenAI is purchasing tens of thousands of Mac minis and Mac Studios to give AI agents dedicated env...

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This mouse droid knows how to party

Not a lot of thought went into the “mouse droid” in the first Star Wars movie. It was just a bit of cute world-building, created b...

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An Arduino® UNO™ Q lets this vintage terminal answ...

We’re living in 2026 and everyone knows that they can ask a large language model (LLM) a question and get an answer. But most peop...

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From Home Assistant to AI agents: what Linux unloc...

UNO Q was designed around a dual-brain architecture that is built to bring high-performance computing and real-time hardware contr...

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Bungie shares more detail about Marathon's Symbios...

Another big overhaul to the game is now due in March.

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Nintendo wins $4.5 million from lawsuit over pirat...

It's easy to win when the defendant is a no-show.

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Nicolas Cage is anything but subtle in the Madden ...

The biopic arrives on Prime Video in November.

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Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 vs. Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: How the...

Meta's newest smart glasses are an iterative, expensive update.

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Call of Duty: Warzone is adding a button to hide a...

No more Beavis and Butt-Head in your matches.

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Vision AI ASIC enables always-on vehicle security

Omnivision’s OAX7700 ultra-low-power ASIC is an always-on vision AI companion processor for vehicle security systems. The post Vis...

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AI agent automates PPA-driven RTL generation

Cadence has added an agent for RTL generation to its ChipStack AI Super Agent platform for front-end silicon design and verificati...

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How did antennas get so small?

Antennas on consumer products have gone from very visible to literally unseen. The post How did antennas get so small? appeared fi...

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LEDs for under-cabinet illumination upgrades

Long life? Power efficient? Color temperature flexibility? Drop-in replacement? Yes please, I'll take one of these! The post LEDs ...

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More cost-effective OIS brings better photo/video ...

OIS has become a must-have feature in a variety of mobile devices due to consumer demand for high-quality photography and videogra...

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Build your own smart doorbell and protect your pri...

Go on your favorite online shopping platform, and you’ll find any number of smart doorbell options. Click to purchase, have it del...

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Digitize analog gauge readings with edge AI

Expense calculations in the industrial world tend to be unintuitive to individuals, because service and maintenance often consume ...

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Bring ideas, leave inspired: Maker Faire Bay Area ...

Are you ready for Maker Faire Bay Area? We sure are! The family-friendly festival of invention, creativity, and hands-on DIY cultu...

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Meet Nuvi: the AI desk companion that goes from Q ...

Luca Di Lorenzo (@LucaDilo on YouTube) recently worked with us on what was meant to be a simple robot assistant, but soon became s...

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Making retail smarter: build context-aware experie...

You step into a fitting room carrying two jackets and a pair of trousers. You like each piece, but you are not sure they work toge...

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How to get Spotify's best audio quality

Spotify's default audio settings let you enjoy music wherever you go, but you're not always getting the best quality. A few tweaks...

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How to manually update Android Auto (and what it m...

The Android Auto app lives in the Play Store, so start there if you want to update.

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Considering a Level 2 EV charger? How to know if y...

Charging your EV from home is cheap and convenient, but knowing which type of charger will get the most out of your electric car c...

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Canon's R8 II camera borrowed its styling from a c...

Though preoccupied with vlogging lately, Canon hasn't forgotten its full-frame photography market.

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Meta is reportedly gearing up to launch new smart ...

Meta will soon unveil new camera-free smart glasses, according to The Information.

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Altera brings quantum-resistant security to FPGAs

Altera now provides post-quantum cryptography (PQC) support for Agilex 3 and Agilex 5 FPGAs, helping strengthen system security. T...

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The Microsoft-reminiscent iPhone Duo: How much cus...

New smart phones, earbuds and watches, this year with an added dash of memory price increases. It's September in Cupertino again. ...

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Debugging intermittent Comcast, part 4: Broadband ...

There’s a lot you can do to boost your WAN’s speeds, as well as minimize its latency. But only if your service provider lets you. ...

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You just Inherited a Simulink model you have never...

Here is a three-step pattern for working with an inherited model: generate an overview, drill down into subsystems, and perform a ...

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Electron beam energy

Goldilocks and the Three Bears (and their porridge, beds and chairs) have got nothing on this high voltage design challenge. The p...

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The Reflexes Machine turns a reaction game into an...

What happens when you combine a little imagination with a powerful dual-brain board and a handful of building-block sensors? In th...

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This smart boxing band takes advantage of the new ...

Data is now a huge part of many sports, from F1 racing to football. Presenting that data to fans is secondary to the real purpose:...

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Redesigning a popular robotic arm

Robotic arms are extremely versatile, which is the entire point. But that versatility comes at the cost of complexity when it come...

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Building smarter AMRs with the Arduino® VENTUNO™ Q...

Physical AI is based on the idea that intelligence shouldn’t stop at perception: instead, it should bring to life systems able to ...

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How to watch Apple unveil the new iPhones on Septe...

New Apple CEO John Ternus will be revealing new iPhone and Apple Watch models this week.

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The foldable iPhone will reportedly be called 'Duo...

Apple's foldable iPhone may not be called the 'Fold' or 'Ultra' as was expected.

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Audio-Technica's new wireless ATH-AL5NC completes ...

The new AT cans offer great sound and convenience, even if they can't be truly noise-cancelling.

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Suno trained its v6 AI music models with help from...

Suno's new AI music models are the formal start of the company's partnership with some big labels.

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Apple event 2026 live: Will we see the foldable iP...

Computer (rumors) says yes. The iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 are also expected today.

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Occam’s Razor and a USB-C to HDMI adapter

The simplest explanation is likely the best, even if its validity isn’t always intuitively obvious in advance. The post Occam’s Ra...

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A comparison of traditional and DSP-enabled ADCs i...

Here is a sneak peek at 3 radio receiver designs: direct conversion, direct conversion with digital channel selection, and IF samp...

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Fun with third-order active filters

Butterworth circuits come in both low- and high-pass versions, as well as ideal, Sallen-Key, emitter follower and DC accurate vari...

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Control knobs are customizable and production-read...

OKW's customized rotary potentiometer and encoder knobs are designed for menu-driven interfaces. The post Control knobs are custom...

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Flash calculator promising cost savings, design fl...

The flash memory design tool helps OEMs assess potential savings and explore alternative storage strategies. The post Flash calcul...

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How to use your MacBook's built-in backup tool ins...

If you're searching for a backup option and don't need to access your files from the cloud, you won't need to look beyond what App...

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10 Smart Gadgets That Could Instantly Upgrade Your...

Smart outdoor tech is changing how people use their backyards, and this handful of clever upgrades can make your space more useful...

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The pros and cons of using wireless Android Auto

Wireless Android Auto delivers on the promise of making your life easier most of the time, but ditching the cable can come with a ...

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When are portable Apple CarPlay screens actually w...

Many recent vehicles had CarPlay and Android Auto built in, but if yours doesn't, you can add a portable one to your dash.

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Is it safe to buy a refurbished iPhone from Walmar...

Walmart provides lower-cost refurbished phones than buying from Apple directly, but you also have to navigate through more sellers...

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Resolver enables flexible motor sensor placement

Melexis has introduced a 5-V variant of its MLX90381 Triaxis pico-resolver for use in compact motor systems that rely on a 5-V sup...

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MRAMs accelerate adoption in aerospace and defense...

Teledyne HiRel adds magnetoresistive RAMs (MRAMs) to its non-volatile memory portfolio for aerospace and defense applications. The...

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Debugging intermittent Comcast, part 3: Retrospect...

Why did some things happen? Why didn’t others? What happened instead? Were some outcomes predestined? And what begs for further st...

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Data density: The constraint reshaping wireless fo...

The limiting factor for edge AI is not simply bandwidth, but wireless network’s ability to sustain multiple high-throughput data s...

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Overstressed over an erratically flickering check-...

Be prepared to respond to “electrical overstress” claims from semiconductor suppliers by citing their own datasheet entries. The p...

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How Mobile Betting is Revving Up the Excitement of...

There is a reason why the phrase ‘a day at the races’ has stood the test of time. It captures a unique blend of speed, spectacle, ...

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This custom motorized turntable makes welding easi...

MIG welding isn’t very difficult — at least not until you need to weld something at a weird angle or over a long seam. Those situa...

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P.A.R. is a flip-squisk display that draws your pi...

Flip-disc displays used to be very common in the days before affordable LEDs, LCDs, and OLEDs. But as electromechanical devices wi...

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From voice command to robotic arm: how agentic AI ...

For years, bringing real intelligence to industrial automation meant expensive infrastructure, proprietary systems, and steep lear...

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Arduino Core on Zephyr 1.0.0 is here!

We’re excited to announce version 1.0.0 of the ArduinoCore-Zephyr, our biggest release yet. Building on the stability milestone we...

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Building a DIY handheld thermal camera for work an...

Thermal cameras are really cool, because they give you the ability to clearly see something we humans usually can’t: temperature. ...

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We have more details on Apple's camera-equipped Ai...

Each earbud takes its own image, which is then synchronized for use by Visual Intelligence.

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Tokyo's Sushi Bus combines conveyor belt dining wi...

Tokyo's Sushi Bus combines conveyor belt dining with open-air sightseeing.

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Tesla and others recall over 4 million vehicles in...

Tesla and others recall over 4 million vehicles in China over door handles.

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Season two of Netflix's Cyberpunk 2077 anime strea...

Season two of Netflix's Cyberpunk 2077 anime streams October 20

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LinkedIn says its AI slop button is working

LinkedIn says its AI slop button is working.

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Measurement basics: A field guide to instrument in...

Understanding GPIB, USB, LXI, PXI, and VXI interfaces equips engineers to unlock the full potential of their T&M tools. The post M...

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Adapter makes Google’s wireless Android Auto a rea...

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combine to untether smartphone-to-car connections…this time with a Google, versus Apple, angle. The post Adapt...

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Op-amp LC oscillator uses tank losses for amplitud...

This proposed design eliminates traditional additional requirements for AGC, AC coupling, and post amplification circuitry. The po...

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Do we still need schematic diagrams for analog cir...

The highly integrated ICs have changed the appearance of the analog-circuit schematic diagrams over the years. The post Do we stil...

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AI silicon: Package becoming system architecture

Here is why AI systems are moving from individual package choices to integrated technology platforms. The post AI silicon: Package...

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Arduino App Lab 0.10: Meet Agentic Mode

We’re thrilled to announce Arduino App Lab 0.10, our biggest release yet. With this update, you can now build applications alongsi...

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Edge Link is a DIY solution to upgrade old industr...

The industrial world runs behind everyone else, technologically speaking. Reliability, safety, and maintenance are the biggest con...

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What does a $100 smartphone get you in 2026?

To get a decent cell phone at or under $100, you're going to have to get creative. Here's what to do.

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YouTube is making it harder for creators to start ...

New YouTube partners will now need twice the number of watch hours or Shorts views in order to qualify for a cut of ad revenue.

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NYC Mayor Mamdani announces support for the Delive...

Amazon is unsurprisingly fighting measure to stop use of contractors for last-mile delivery in NYC.

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Apple may introduce a photo authentication tool in...

Reference Image could be a new way to prove provenance in the wake of generative AI.

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OpenAI gives Daybreak partners access to a more po...

OpenAI's Daybreak program now has two tiers, with the higher one giving partners access to a more advanced cybersecurity model.

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Why software-defined systems require a dynamic dat...

Embedded systems have entered an era of continuous software evolution, so the architectures beneath them need to evolve for the sa...

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Paper-based passives show impact of re-thinking su...

A research team greatly improved papertronic passive devices by pivoting to a very different type of paper substrate. The post Pap...

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Bear on a power pole

Live wire power poles present obvious danger to wildlife, but emergency response plans for such events unfortunately seem to be in...

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Component and layout rules for USB-C, PD, and CMTI

Here are the essential design clues regarding USB component choices, layout constraints, and rule-of-thumb design practices. The p...

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Dissecting third-party camera batteries, part 2: S...

It’s not uncommon for a midsection to become distended with advancing age. But when it happens to a battery, it can be quite probl...

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Why Your Dad Does Not Pick The Same Casino Game As...

Online casino is one lobby, but it is not one type of player. That is the funny part. Two people can open the same site and see co...

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Build your own handheld retro console with the Ard...

Arduino® Project Hub has featured a lot of DIY handheld consoles on this blog over the years. Most of them are impressive, and mos...

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We just got our first real look at how small X's a...

Advertisers seem to be spending a whole lot less than they used to on the platform.

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Perplexity has successfully overturned Amazon's in...

Amazon's public fight with Perplexity over online shopping started in November 2025.

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Telegram CEO says 'takedown extortionist' was resp...

Pavel Durov claims there's "a potential systemic risk" for platforms with user-generated content.

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Texas governor orders audit of new data centers af...

The state already hosts more than 500 data centers.

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The Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA has close...

Electronic Arts is once again a privately held company, but it's saddled with $20 billion in new debt.

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Why autonomous agriculture needs inertial navigati...

GPS is not enough to maintain accurate localization in autonomous agricultural equipment when traversing through orchards with cha...

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Active filters: Design tips and tricks

Here is a sneak peek at the most common active filter nonidealities alongside recommendations on how to mitigate the problem. The ...

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Automotive LEDs and drivers: Balancing performance...

Automotive LEDs and drivers advance with smaller footprints, better thermal handling, and flexible color control for exterior and ...

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Power Tips #155: How to choose the best topology f...

With increasing popularity of renewable energy and electric vehicles, the application of bidirectional isolated DC/DC converters i...

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Designer’s guide: Radar, LiDAR, and cameras advanc...

Innovations in radar, LiDAR, and camera technologies, powered by sensor fusion, improve automotive perception for safer ADASes. Th...

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Meet Yadro Team: young robotics inventors from Uzb...

Sometimes, the most exciting projects we come across don’t come from well-funded labs or established companies – but rather from t...

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This DIY pen plotter has delta kinematics and a to...

Pen plotters are kind of neat, if you like the idea of marking paper without resorting to printing. But almost every pen plotter o...

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Arduino Core on Zephyr 0.90.0 is officially stable...

We are thrilled to announce the release of version 0.90.0 of the ArduinoCore-zephyr. This is a major milestone: we are officially ...

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Super Mario Sunshine is the Switch 2's next GameCu...

The sunny 2002 platformer was the direct follow-up to Super Mario 64.

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The EU's Right to Repair directive kicks in today

Today is the day the EU's Right to Repair rules come into force that will, eventually, make it much easier to fix your broken gear...

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A $2 sticker let me bypass the Meta Glasses' anti-...

Meta's smart glasses are supposed to alert bystanders when they're recording. Bypassing those safety features is trivially easy, u...

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Slow downloads? These tweaks could speed up your r...

If your Wi-Fi is a bit sluggish, there are some things you should check before upgrading your router.

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How to fight a data center

If you're worried about noise, utility costs, or pollution: here's how to fight against a data center.

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Blue’s original Snowball: A multi-capsule sonic ca...

Two capsules. Two consequent pickup-pattern options. Three pickup-setting options. What’s not to like (aside, maybe, from the cosm...

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The security imperative for software-defined vehic...

The automotive industry has undergone a major transformation, shifting from traditional hardware-centric vehicles to software-defi...

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Add-on beat frequency oscillator (BFO) for shortwa...

Expensive shortwave radios include beat frequency oscillators, so why not also add one to an inexpensive radio version? The post A...

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Rapid scale-up in data center: The case for distri...

Distributed optical circuit switching (dOCS) gives data center operators a rapid scale-up option while the rest of optical roadmap...

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Why analog anti-tamper security IP is crucial in t...

While PQC secures cryptographic algorithms, analog anti-tamper IP protects the physical implementation of those algorithms. The po...

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