Most people can remember or know what a boom box is (or was). But what did it's grandfather look like? Was it a revolutionary product, or just a few bits bolted together...
There have been generations of computers and other electronic equipment that have been ruggedized for use in the field or in inhospitable environments. But I have often...
We have had another brave supplier - AllPOWERS- send us their Lithium Iron Phosphate based R600 power bank. It supports all the standard features and a few special ones...
I have enjoyed slot car racing since I was about 4 years old, as I'm sure many people around the world have. However, digital sets introduced in the early 2000 allow...
There seems to be a lot of discussion at the moment regarding the safety of cooking using natural gas, and its combustion products. But what do the alternatives look...
Flight data recorders have contributed to safety improvements that have saved countless lives over the years. The technology that makes them reliable and survivable has...
Smart TVs - at this stage, I guess most people have one to some degree or another. At the very least everyone is likely to have an LCD TV these days? So let's tear one...
In my ongoing quest to tear down an electric vehicle, we are moving on from a charger to our first electric device - a surf wheel. A single wheeled balance type mode...
Do you realize how smart cars can be these days? Do you realize how many features rely on optical sensors and machine vision? Well, the best way to find out is to take...
Most game controllers these days are pretty much aesthetic variations on a core design. However, I suspect there may be one controller with more that just cosmetic differences...
When Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 2 was released in 2009, you could preorder with limited edition "Night Vision Goggles". What were they? Did they work? How did they...
Dyson make a range of high end products, some of which have revolutionised a product sector. Does this mean that every one deservers a high price? Let's get into one...
David has covered a few different camera types on The Electronics Inside, from Instax to Polaroid, DSLRs, and even the floppy-based Mavica. But he hasn't yet touched...
A smart toothbrush, that's right, Bluetooth connected, inductive charging, nylon bristled toothbrush. How complicated can it be? Especially since it was not a high end...
There is no point denying it, the world is in a transition to electric vehicles. And until someone donates a full car to me to tear down, I thought we'd settle for a...
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David hasn't done too many teardowns of audio equipment, and it's a specialized field, so hopefully he won't run afoul of any audiophiles with...
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We don't condone this as a method of dog training AT ALL, but in terms of electronics there are some interesting things going on inside this dog...
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Computers are cool, but standardised layouts and cooling needs make them big empty boxes. Laptops are cooler still, but their size is still controlled...
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While hunting about for interesting things to tear down, I stumbled on a (cheap) safe with an electronic lock. I thought this could be fun! Besides...
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I recently attended EMF Camp, and was lucky enough to see Sam from "Look Mum, No Computer" do an amazing live set. I was inspired by his modular...
