Debunking wire wrapping’s presumed unreliability
Learning to do wire wrap has taught engineer Bill Schweber not to assume what would and what wouldn't work well.
Can electronics deter illegal seizures, IP theft?
What forms of intellectual property and technology protection may be deployed in underwater drones?
25 is the new 10: 2017 predictions for networking
The 10Gbit/second Ethernet market will peak in 2017 and start to decline in 2018, pushed aside by 25, 50 and…
Zuckerbutt: Why Jarvis is both good and bad news
Mark Zuckerberg's simple AI system is capable of choosing and playing music, turning lights on and off and recognising visitors…
Dell embeds IC in adapter: Good idea or marketing trick?
Apparently, new Dell laptops have an internal third-wire connection, which allows Dell (and the laptop) to verify that the adapter…
IEEE wants engineers to put AI ethics on priority list
IEEE's initiative raises a list of provocative questions, such as whether mixed-reality systems could be used for mind control or…
Will Trump take back manufacturing jobs?
Obama had earlier asked Steve Jobs to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. Trump is on the same page…
OEMs to add 3D printing to manufacturing roadmaps
Mary Shacklett of Transworld Data details how electronics OEMs are exploring use of 3D printing in printed circuit boards and…
ADI brings IoT to tomato cultivation
There is so much talk of "big IoT" networking of huge factories. Perhaps the better way to look at IoT…
Wireless battery management shines at Electronica
Power management devices remain a strong interest item at the biennial tradeshow. Here are some of the interesting power developments…