Consumer Electronics

Apple's M4 Mac mini occupies a footprint measuring just 5 in. square.
Consumer Electronics
Apple's Latest Mac mini: Do Good Things Come in Small Packages?Apple's Latest Mac mini: Do Good Things Come in Small Packages?

Mac’s latest mini computer packs much of the processing capability of its larger siblings into a tiny footprint. Does that compromise repairability?

bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
Dec 2, 2024
xMEMS Sycamore leverages the company's MEMS technology to enable thin, high fidelity speakers for open air speakers.
Components & Subsystems
Ultra-Thin MEMS Micro Speaker Brings High Fidelity to Open EarbudsUltra-Thin MEMS Micro Speaker Brings High Fidelity to Open Earbuds
bySpencer Chin
Nov 19, 2024
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The College of DuPage's Cleve Carney Museum of Art is hosting an exhibit of artifacts related to "Insert Coin: Inside Midway's Arcade Revolution."
Industry
Museum Exhibits an Arcade Tribute to the Documentary “Insert Coin: Inside Midway’s Arcade Revolution”Museum Exhibits an Arcade Tribute to the Documentary “Insert Coin: Inside Midway’s Arcade Revolution”
byDan Carney
Nov 15, 2024
8 Slides
Apple's Watch Series 10 scores few points for repairability.
Consumer Electronics
Apple’s Latest Smartwatch: Hard-to-Repair Engineering MarvelApple’s Latest Smartwatch: Hard-to-Repair Engineering Marvel
bySpencer Chin
Nov 7, 2024
Apple's M4, Pro, and Max chips are now powering its Pro and iMac computers.
Consumer Electronics
Apple Moves to M4 Chip to Power New MacPros and iMacsApple Moves to M4 Chip to Power New MacPros and iMacs
bySpencer Chin
Nov 1, 2024
1 Min Read
Users can test their hearing with Apple's newest AirPods.
Consumer Electronics
Can Apple’s AirPods Be a Hearing Aid?Can Apple’s AirPods Be a Hearing Aid?
bySpencer Chin
Oct 29, 2024
Meta's new Quest 3S headset.
Consumer Electronics
Meta Unveils Another Low-Priced VR Headset
Meta Unveils Another Low-Priced VR Headset
Oct 22, 2024
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
smartphone and medical device
Medical
From Closed Systems to Open Platforms: Adapting Medical Devices for Smartphone Integration
From Closed Systems to Open Platforms: Adapting Medical Devices for Smartphone Integration
Oct 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAdam Hesse, CEO
Is one of these utility poles Bob Spotter's secret home?
Electronics
Bop Spotter Knows What Music You’re Listening To
Bop Spotter Knows What Music You’re Listening To
Oct 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDan Carney, Senior Editor
There's no shortage of thoughts on the serviceability of Apple's latest iPhones.
Components & Subsystems
Tearing Apart Apple’s Latest iPhones Reveals Surprises
Tearing Apart Apple’s Latest iPhones Reveals Surprises
Oct 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
The Sharp-Foxconn LDK+ electric minivan.
Automotive Engineering
Sharp Teams With Foxconn for Planned EV
Sharp Teams With Foxconn for Planned EV
Sep 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDan Carney, Senior Editor
The Weeknd's new music video "Dancing in The Flames" comes courtesy of an iPhone 16 Pro smartphone.
Consumer Electronics
“The Weeknd” Loves iPhone 16 Pro!
Behind the scenes of the making of the pop singer’s new music video shot with an iPhone 16 Pro.
Sep 13, 2024
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
Health monitoring features abound in Apple's latest consumer products.
Consumer Electronics
Interesting Tech Twists in New Apple Products
Interesting Tech Twists in New Apple Products
Sep 13, 2024
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7 Slides
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
The original iPhone held by late Apple CEO Steve Jobs at Macworld 2007.
Consumer Electronics
Remember When the First iPhone Was Unveiled?
Remember When the First iPhone Was Unveiled?
Sep 11, 2024
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
Apple's iPhone 16 makes use of Apple Intelligence
Wireless
Apple’s iPhone 16 Debuts With Little Fanfare
Apple’s iPhone 16 Debuts With Little Fanfare
Sep 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
The state of Washington is atop of the list of desired states for video game careers.
Embedded Systems
Where's the Best Place for a Video Gaming Career?
Where's the Best Place for a Video Gaming Career?
Sep 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
Apple's MacBook continues to be a choice of students ranging from grade to graduate school.
Electronics
The Tech You Want to Take Back to School
The Tech You Want to Take Back to School
Aug 29, 2024
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11 Slides
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
Not all filming is considered suitable in national parks.
Consumer Electronics
When National Parks and Modern Tech Don’t Mix
When National Parks and Modern Tech Don’t Mix
Aug 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
Joe Biden at the DNC
Automation
Biden Touts Reshoring at DNC
Biden Touts Reshoring at DNC
Aug 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRob Spiegel
Cisco design engineering jobs
Industry
Top 25 Companies for Design Engineers
Top 25 Companies for Design Engineers
Aug 20, 2024
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25 Slides
byRob Spiegel
Uno Car Party!
Automotive Engineering
BMW’s Bringing the Classic Car-Trip Card Game Uno to its Infotainment System
BMW’s Bringing the Classic Car-Trip Card Game Uno to its Infotainment System
Aug 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
TronicsFix repair guru Steve Porter breathes new life into discarded electronics.
Components & Subsystems
Can These Game Consoles Be Rescued?
Can These Game Consoles Be Rescued?
Jul 23, 2024
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
This iPhone 13 was purchased second hand.
Wireless
Buying a Smartphone with Sustainability as a Benefit
Buying a Smartphone with Sustainability as a Benefit
Jul 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
xMEMS now offers reference designs to build two-way headphones.
Components & Subsystems
How to Build a Better Two-Way Headphone
How to Build a Better Two-Way Headphone
Jul 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
An IP68 moisture rating requires rigorous water testing.
Testing & Measurement
See Where iPhones Get Torture Tested
See Where iPhones Get Torture Tested
Jul 11, 2024
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
Pong video games
Industry
15 Tech Toys of the 1970s
15 Tech Toys of the 1970s
Jul 8, 2024
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15 Slides
byRob Spiegel
Apple's AirTags are a traveler's best friend.
Electronics
Tech to Take On Vacation in 2024
Tech to Take On Vacation in 2024
Jul 1, 2024
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11 Slides
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
With International Women in Engineering Day
Industry
Voices of Women in Engineering
Voices of Women in Engineering
Jun 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRob Spiegel
nearshoring and sustainability
Automation
Nearshoring and Sustainability Can Boost Your ROI
Nearshoring and Sustainability Can Boost Your ROI
Jun 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMisha Govshteyn, CEO of MarcoFab
USB Type C Plugs and Sockets
Electronics
Keystone Introduces Advanced Series of USB Type C Plugs and Sockets
Keystone Introduces Advanced Series of USB Type C Plugs and Sockets
Jun 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRob Spiegel
Social media usage has trended higher in certain states.
Consumer Electronics
Where Is Social Media Most Popular?
Where Is Social Media Most Popular?
Jun 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
Apple iPhone 15
Electronics
Does Apple iPhone’s Future Include a Foldable Model?
Does Apple iPhone’s Future Include a Foldable Model?
Jun 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySpencer Chin, Senior Editor
Apple Watch
Consumer Electronics
Apple Asks Appeals Court to Reverse Smartwatch Import Ban as Masimo Patent Battle Continues
Apple Asks Appeals Court to Reverse Smartwatch Import Ban as Masimo Patent Battle Continues
Apr 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKatie Hobbins, Managing Editor
engineering humor
Industry
Engineering Humor for a Ton of Laughs
Engineering Humor for a Ton of Laughs
Mar 28, 2024
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18 Slides
byRob Spiegel
The 1984 Apple Macintosh introduction.
Electronics
Apple Macintosh Turns 40!
Apple Macintosh Turns 40!
Jan 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDan Carney, Senior Editor

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