Electronics Fun & Fundamentals: Analog Reborn
In the early 1950s, aircraft development created an urgent need for simulations, and analog computers were ideally suited to run flight simulators. Digital computers barely existed in those days, but aircraft dynamics could be modeled by the fl.....»»
Researchers turn a small photonic chip into a functional temperature sensor
Similar to electronics, photonic circuits can be miniaturized onto a chip, leading to a so-called photonic integrated circuit (PIC). Although these developments are more recent than for electronics, this field is rapidly evolving. One of the main iss.....»»
The best smart notebooks, selected by expert testers
Part digital and part analog, smart notebooks save your writing and doodlings to the cloud. Here are a few of the best available now......»»
Daily deals Dec. 14: Apple Watch Ultra 2 $699, $100 off iPad Air 5, Apple TV for $45, more
Today's top deals include an Apple Smart Keyboard for iPad Pro for $100, 40% off an HP Victus 15L gaming desktop computer, 34% off a Razer Huntsman V2 analog gaming keyboard, 56% off a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, and more.Save $499 on an M1 Pro MacBook P.....»»
A New Essential Guide to Electronics by Naomi Wu details a different Shenzhen
Eating, tipping, LGBTQ+ advice, and Mandarin for "Self-Flashing" and "RGB." Enlarge / The New Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzen is made to be pointed at, rapidly, in a crowded environment. (credit: Machinery Enchantress /.....»»
A New Essential Guide to Electronics by Naomi Wu details a different Shenzen
Eating, tipping, LGBTQ+ advice, and Mandarin for "Self-Flashing" and "RGB." Enlarge / The New Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzen is made to be pointed at, rapidly, in a crowded environment. (credit: Machinery Enchantress /.....»»
Researcher offers increased understanding of corrosion in lime kilns fired with biofuel
To reduce carbon dioxide emissions from lime kilns, there is a growing interest in introducing bio-based fuels as an alternative to fossil fuels. Naresh Kumar Wagri, Department of Applied Physics and Electronics, Umeå University, shows in his thesis.....»»
Jobs signed Apple check to RadioShack up for auction with this fascinating connection [U: $46K final price]
We’ve seen a couple of rare Apple Computer Company checks from the 70s go up for sale this year. Now an interesting one is up for grabs – a Steve Jobs-signed check to then electronics leader RadioShack. Fascinatingly, this check has a connection.....»»
Jobs signed Apple check to RadioShack up for auction with this fascinating connection
We’ve seen a couple of rare Apple Computer Company checks from the 70s go up for sale this year. Now an interesting one is up for grabs – a Steve Jobs-signed check to then electronics leader RadioShack. Fascinatingly, this check has a connection.....»»
Social media ads are littered with "green" claims. How are we supposed to know whether they"re true?
Online platforms are awash with ads for so-called "green" products. Power companies are "carbon neutral." Electronics are "for the planet." Clothing is "circular" and travel is "sustainable." Or are they?.....»»
Photonic chip that "fits together like Lego" opens door to semiconductor industry
Researchers at the University of Sydney Nano Institute have invented a compact silicon semiconductor chip that integrates electronics with photonic, or light, components. The new technology significantly expands radio-frequency (RF) bandwidth and the.....»»
Antarctica"s ancient ice sheets foreshadow dynamic changes in Earth"s future
Nineteen million years ago, during a time known as the early Miocene, massive ice sheets in Antarctica rapidly and repeatedly grew and receded. The Miocene is widely considered a potential analog for Earth's climate in the coming century, should huma.....»»
Study shows the ability of some molecules to modify the surface of nanoparticles
Nanoparticles have unique properties that make them exceptional tools with a variety of applications, from medicine to electronics. One of the lesser-known facts about them is that their surface plays a crucial role in their behavior and functionalit.....»»
Researchers triple carbon nanotube yield for LEDs, solar cells, flexible and transparent electronics
Skoltech scientists have found a way to improve the most widely used technology for producing single-walled carbon nanotube films—a promising material for solar cells, LEDs, flexible and transparent electronics, smart textiles, medical imaging, tox.....»»
Report: Sonos will launch its fancy headphones next spring
Report claims Sonos is expanding into new products to make up for slowing sales. Enlarge / Apple's AirPods Max, a close analog to what Sonos plans to launch in April. (credit: Apple) Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman isn't.....»»
Sonos plans Roku-like TV streaming box and AirPods Max-like headphones
Report claims Sonos is expanding into new products to make up for slowing sales. Enlarge / Apple's AirPods Max, a close analog to what Sonos plans to launch in April. (credit: Apple) Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman isn't.....»»
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Scaling up nano for sustainable manufacturing with self-assembling nanosheets
A new self-assembling nanosheet could radically accelerate the development of functional and sustainable nanomaterials for electronics, energy storage, health and safety, and more......»»
Gogoro smart electric scooters getting several Apple features
Gogoro, a leading player in the battery-swapping electric scooter market is taking a page out of Apple’s book. Or more accurately, it’s working with the consumer electronics giant to incorporate key Apple features directly into its scooters......»»
NASA"s robotic prospectors are helping scientists understand what asteroids are made of, setting the stage for mining
The cars, cellphones, computers and televisions that people in the U.S. use every day require metals like copper, cobalt and platinum to build. Demand from the electronics industry for these metals is only rising, and companies are constantly searchi.....»»