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Pet Microchip Company Shuts Down, Cats and Dogs Lost or Finally Free?

Catwell — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:25:45 GMT

(Image Credit: RebeccasPictures/pixabay) Microchips are incredibly useful, as they provide information such as the owner's name in case their pet gets lost. However, that information may disappear if the chip is associated with a company that cl...(read more)

The Modular Magic of Circuit Lab: An Innovative Teaching Tool

Catwell — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:59:56 GMT

(Image via Fabacademy) When Ana Camila Luna Lopez set out to build her final project for the 2025 Fab Academy, she didn’t just want to make any circuit design; she wanted to make an innovative teaching tool that could help kids learn through i...(read more)

CES 2026 Takes a Look at the Latest Embedded Products Driving Edge AI and Intelligent Systems

Catwell — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:18:19 GMT

(Image credit: CES) CES 2026 in Las Vegas made one thing clear: embedded hardware and on-device intelligence are no longer interesting curiosities; they’re core technologies shaping robotics, industrial automation, AI at the edge, and even pla...(read more)

Walmart Announces New Tech Upgrades - Worth It?

Catwell — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:39:44 GMT

Wiliot and Walmart are collaborating to deploy millions of Wilion ambient IoT sensors across U.S.-based Walmart stores. (Image Credit: Wiliot) All of this seems useful. What do you all think? We often power IoT devices through light, radio waves, m...(read more)

AMD and The DoE Form a Partnership to Build and Deploy Two AI Supercomputers

Catwell — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:54:06 GMT

(Image Credit: HPE) AMD and the DoE collaborated on a $1 billion investment to build two next-gen supercomputers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, pushing the boundaries of AI and high-performance computing (HPC). The systems, called Lux AI and Disc...(read more)

Qualcomm Acquires Arduino

Catwell — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 23:35:59 GMT

Qualcomm has acquired Arduino, which will operate under its brand. (Image Credit: Qualcomm) Qualcomm has recently announced it acquired Arduino, the Italian firm that manufactures open-source hardware and software for prototypes of robots and electr...(read more)

Nuclear Energy Startup Constructing New Nuclear Plants to Power Data Centers

Catwell — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:18:48 GMT

Last year, TerraPower broke ground for the new Natrium nuclear plant in Wyoming. (Image Credit: TerraPower/YouTube) Bill Gates' nuclear energy startup TerraPower is set to deploy advanced nuclear Natrium plants after signing a deal with Sabey Da...(read more)

Researchers Propose Scaling Up Neuromorphic Computing For More Efficient AI

Catwell — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:29:12 GMT

The NeuRRAM chip is more energy-efficient than state-of-the-art chips. It’s also more versatile and as accurate as digital chips. (Image Credit: UC San Diego) Researchers recently released a roadmap of how neuromorphic computing can be scaled...(read more)

Microsoft Unveils CoreAI---A Shift Toward Developing AI Apps and Agents

Catwell — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:20:20 GMT

Satya Nadella announced Microsoft will introduce CoreAI, an engineering division focusing on building AI apps and agents. (Image Credit: Microsoft) Microsoft is launching CoreAI—Platform and Tools, a new engineering team to develop AI apps a...(read more)

PsiQuantum to Build a Quantum Computing Campus in Chicago

Catwell — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:26:45 GMT

A rendering of the quantum computing campus in Chicago. (Image Credit: Lamar Johnson Collaborative) Quantum computing startup PsiQuantum announced plans to construct a quantum computing campus at the former U.S. Steel South Works plant on Chicago&rs...(read more)

Brick and Mortar Libraries: What Online Resources for Electronics/Engineering/IT/Computing do they have?

shabaz — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:50:00 GMT

Table of Contents Introduction South-East England DataQuest CQ Popular Mechanics PCWorld CODE PCQuest Other Regions? Introduction Although I frequently buy books (paper and electronic), it’s a major expense these days. Some engineer...(read more)

MediaTek Is Making an Arm-Based Chip for Windows PCs

Catwell — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:41:13 GMT

MediaTek will make its Arm-based CPUs for Windows computers, expected to launch in 2025. (Image Credit: MediaTek) Similar to other big players, like NVIDIA, Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm, MediaTek is making a big splash by developing its own AI PC chipse...(read more)

Singapore Aims to Boost AI And What It Means for Its Citizens

Catwell — Fri, 31 May 2024 18:27:28 GMT

(Image Credit: geralt/pixabay) In February, Singapore announced plans to invest over USD 743 million (S$1 billion) in AI over the upcoming five years, a move that could bolster the country's innovation hub and economy. Singapore aims to secure c...(read more)

The Biden Administration Is Accepting Applications for $285 Million in Funds

Catwell — Fri, 10 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT

(Image Credit: PublicDomainPictures/pixabay) Recently, the Biden administration announced that companies could submit applications to receive $285 million from the CHIPS and Science ACT. If accepted, those applicants will establish and operate a CH...(read more)

A Review of the Companies to Receive Funds as Part of the Chips and Science Acts

Catwell — Fri, 03 May 2024 18:24:31 GMT

Joe Biden introduced the CHIPS Act in 2022 to help boost the American economy post-pandemic and make the country more competitive in the chip sector − and it’s set to become impactful. So far, tech giants have received funds, and we&rsq...(read more)