Many smart home devices rely on cloud services and internet access, but there are ways to reduce that dependence while improving privacy and control.

A smart home without the internet may sound like a paradox, but stay with me. There are already a number of smart home devices that work with no internet, but you can take it a step further and build ...

How microcontrollers and single-board computers coordinate high-speed RF acquisition and generation. How SCPI and UART commands let simple controllers use advanced measurements without FPGA ...

One of the perks of writing about outdoor gear is getting to see the newest, coolest products before they launch to the public. It feels like being let in on a secret—one whispered by big brands like ...

AMD’s Director of FPGA Solutions, Manuel Uhm, discusses how FPGAs are enabling efficient AI at the edge through real-time processing, flexible architectures, and optimised DSP workloads. AMD on what’s ...

Sfera Labs is proud to announce the expansion of its industrial ecosystem at Embedded World 2026, featuring three advanced platforms for edge computing, automation, and IoT. One Ecosystem, Endless ...

Your browser does not support the audio element. There are moments in the history of computing that feel like a sudden tectonic shift—a quiet morning that ends with ...

LibreLogic is a library that can emulate a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). PLC's are real time controllers whose function is to periodically read inputs, run several real time tasks, and control ...

YouTuber Exercising Ingenuity has just created a complete Raspberry Pi-powered portable computer that fits inside an Altoids tin. Opening the lid reveals a 2-inch display and a mechanical keyboard ...

Why Pi-based prototypes can fall apart in industrial environments, and how the BB-400 fixes every weak point. How onboard UPS, dual-power inputs, deterministic I/O, and industrial-grade networking ...

Use Linux and a Bluetooth adapter card—this could be a built-in or cheap USB dongle. It’s probably FREE to most practicing hackers. Remember that Raspberry Pi 3 (or newer) sitting in your drawer?