The long-anticipated Tesla Model 3, promising lower prices, entered production in 2017. The Model 3 trims available at the time weren’t exactly cheap (over $50,000), but they still offered great performance and features such as enhanced autopilot and self parking. One of the biggest Model 3 promises was a $35,000 trim to put not only…
The crystal oscillator is a longstanding concept that employs a physical oscillator for clocking to facilitate accurate timing in electronics. These oscillators have been driving CPU clocks, as well as low frequency (and low power) non-CPU clocks in devices that need to be able to use their peripherals (for example: analog to digital converters) while…
I recently got to stop by a Silver Star Motors car show in Kingston to look at the latest Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG cars, and gave the GLA 180 and the GLE 43 AMG a test drive. The GLE 43 AMG in this case was the Coupé, which is a sportier-looking alternative to a conventional SUV.…
Whether you are employing your inaugural robotics workforce, or expanding your existing team, you should adopt a strategic concept to the process by establishing the: training experience, qualifications, and capabilities the ideal individuals should possess. Below are considerations to make before deciding who to hire. Working Experience You may not find adequately experienced employees more…
Android Q might let you block unknown numbers (like some spammers) and let you restrict location access for apps only when in use, according to a leak.
If you’ve been hit by a storm such as a hurricane or blizzard. Or any other natural disaster such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption, power will likely be an issue. This article won’t cover the bare essentials of storm preparation, however it will recommend a few useful gadgets that could help you to stay…
The Internet Explorer web browser has been discontinued for some time. However, some businesses are still using it. Microsoft commented on their blog stating that there is a cost (‘technical debt’) associated with using outdated software. There are multiple issues associated with using outdated technology, but in many cases it can work just fine. In…
The Raspberry Pi single board computers (SBC) have been released over the years with incremented model numbers such as the Pi 1, Pi 2 B, 3, 3B+, etc. Now the Raspberry Pi foundation has been updating older models like the A series, as they offer benefits such as a smaller form factor (they can fit…
Electronics are known for poor value retention. However, after a while, some electronics’ resale value will stop tumbling for some odd reason. For example: You might find an early 80s or 90s computer selling for far more money than a 5-10 year-old computer. Why? In the case of the 80s computer: It might be because…
The navigation app Waze has provided drivers with directions thanks to GPS, but driving through a tunnel can throw it off due to the presence of GPS ‘dead zones’ in those tunnels. The company has worked with the MTA and Port Authority to install Bluetooth beacons that address the dead zones in NYC tunnels. The…
The new Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ has been released. It now offers flash storage up to 32GB, and a heat spreader to improve thermal conductivity.
Facebook purchased WhatsApp back in 2014, and they also bought Instagram prior to that in 2012. Both services are still wildly popular and have still been operating (mostly, at least) independent of Facebook, especially WhatsApp. According to The Independent, Facebook will integrate the underlying infrastructure of Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger into a central messaging…