Miscellaneous

A new 3D printing technology called CLIP was announced at a TED conference in Vancouver and is now available. The printed item is created in a pool of liquid resin.

Why "cleanroom" is a deceptive name, the power of trade secrets, and my own personal experience in the field.

dB is mentioned in user manual specifications sections of radio and audio equipment, cellphones, and loudspeakers. The dB specs and measurements are important for equipment accuracy, also health and safety reasons. The dB is explained here along with conversion methods between related parameters.

Audio was recorded on steel wire spools before magnetic tape. I still have my father's Vintage Webster-Chicago wire recorder. Video included to hear it play.

There are various types of batteries on the market today. Different sizes, different technology, different voltages, rechargeable, and single-use disposables. So how do you know which to use? This guide covers lithium ion, nickel metal hydride (NiMH), nickel cadmium(NiCd), zinc carbon and alkaline

Arduino is an open source hardware/software programming platform based around Atmel microcontrollers. Arduino boards with their analog and digital inputs are ideal for artists and electronic hobbyists

Augmented reality in newspapers is the apparent appearance of a video or other digital content on a newspaper page. AR could add very useful features to printed media.

What are parabolic antennas? How are parabolic antennas used? Here is a short rundown on parabolic antennas.

A journalist blew the whistle on Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos blood test fraud. The indictment is ongoing with a Federal Court case scheduled for August 2020.

These projects will help take your skills and knowledge in robotics, electronics, and programming to the next level.

Robotics can bring STEM learning to life by combining these fundamental areas of study into fun and accessible packages for all ages and abilities.

Don't waste money buying music that you already own. Preserve your record collection using this proven workflow for converting vinyl LPs to MP3 or M4A (AAC) digital format for use in iTunes.

3D printers have many exciting uses in medicine as well as potential applications. They may eventually print human organs and revolutionize medical treatment.

Digital technology has revolutionized the modern world. Although many of the changes it has brought could be described as positive, this article lists some of the downsides.

What is RF antenna diversity? What are the benefits of RF antenna diversity? And how can it be achieved?

These days you can find all sorts of weird, wonderful, useful, and downright ridiculous accessories and gadgets to put in (or on) your car.