The second law of thermodynamics demands that if we want to make a clock more precise – thereby reducing the disorder, or entropy, in the system – we must add energy to it. Any increase in energy, ...

As the era of context-aware smart devices takes shape, there’s a real opportunity for companies to build the next generation ...

ATS is a piece of hardware that automatically shifts the electrical load from primary power supply to a backup or standby ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

As I've experimented and played with a lot of different sensors, I've discovered that these basic devices can be built for ...

A new survey from the NBC Decision Desk Poll, powered by Survey Monkey, showed that 64 percent of Americans disapprove of the use of state funds for this weekend’s military parade.

Designing an analog circuit can be a frustrating experience, as noted by Nick Cornford in his Design Idea (DI), “ DIY RTD for a DMM.” With a fortnight’s struggle, I completed the design of 4 mA to ...

Gearbox Says 'Take-Two Does Not Use Spyware in Its Games' as Borderlands Review-Bombing Continues Borderlands 2 recent Steam reviews remain "Overwhelmingly Negative" for now.

The Nintendo Switch 2 boasts a new feature that allows you to plug in a USB-C Webcam that can activate when playing with friends using the GameChat feature online. While Nintendo sells its own ...

Setting up an iPhone as a camera for your Nintendo Switch 2 only requires a couple of cheap cables, a free app and something to hold your phone in place.

Volvo announced a new multi-adaptive seatbelt that can conform to different body types and crash situations using real-time sensor data.