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Meet IEC 61508 and ISO 26262 Functional Safety standards

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Functional Safety is the detection of a potentially dangerous condition, activating a protective/corrective device or mechanism to prevent hazardous events, arising or providing mitigation for reducing consequences. Functional Safety is part of the o...
- 18 Jul 2017
Fuze lets you create games for the Nintendo Switch with its coding language

Catwell

This game lets you make your own games and choose from a variety of sounds and graphics (Photo via Fuze) Are a these efforts to get kids to code working? Here’s another… The hot console at the moment is the Nintendo Switch. While people are...
- 5 Jul 2017
Learn the basics of Programming in Python with free MIT classes

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MIT is one of many institutions offering free online lectures to help those with little to no knowledge of programming. Picture this, but in the comfort of your bedroom (Photo via MIT) Summer is officially here, ambition is high! This is the per...
- 28 Jun 2017
Jaguar and Gorillaz team up to recruit new engineers

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Jaguar takes advantage of the Gorillaz app to put budding engineers to the test and see if they can land a job with the company. Jaguar’s Formula E Racing Ambassador isn’t even real (Photo via Jaguar) Companies are always looking for new ways to...
- 27 Jun 2017
Interview | OpenROV: Bringing Underwater Exploration to the Public

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OpenROV enables you to experience the underwater world in a completely new way. Whether it's for work or recreation, their easy-to-use platform helps you to do and see more. Q: In a nutshell, what is openROV?Eric Stackpole, Co-Founder: openROV i...
- 23 Jun 2017
Tynker and Apple team up for two new programming courses for kids

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Space Cadet and Dragon Spells will help kids learn the basics of coding and programming for free. Edutainment games are stepping it up a notch (Photo via Tynker) As a new parent, I worry about this so much. When do we introduce our kids to the e...
- 20 Jun 2017
Four-Year Artificial Intelligence Competition Tackling Global Issues Is Underway

Catwell

The IBM Watson A.I. XPRIZE competition is a contest that seeks to solve the world’s largest and most complex problems with artificial intelligence. Man and machine strike a deal to resolve humanity’s numerous and varied crises. Together,...
- 1 Jun 2017
Case Study | OpenROV: Bringing Underwater Exploration to the Public

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OpenROV co-founder Eric Stackpole has always been fascinated by telerobotics, the use of semi-autonomous robots controlled by the user from a distance, so for him his company’s Trident underwater drone is a dream product. In college he built two robo...
- 22 May 2017
Hedy Lamarr documentary introduces us to Hedy Lamarr, the inventor

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Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story aims to show all facets of the glamorous actor’s life. She was more than just a pretty face (Image via Tribeca) Heddy Lamarr was unlike other glamorous actors during Hollywood’s golden era. Though she was a hardw...
- 8 May 2017
Not the robot wars we want to see - lawsuits

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Roomba company iRobot is going after Hoover, Bissell, and others for copying their product. iRobot is not longer top dog when it comes to cleaning robots (Photo via iRobot) Things aren’t so quiet in the world of robot vacuums. iRobot, the large ...
- 1 May 2017
Sean Carter, Jay-Z, Set to Launch Venture Firm ARRIVE to Back New Startups

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Sean ‘Jay-Z’ Carter’s Roc Nation will form ARRIVE- a venture capital for newly selected startups, giving them brand services, business development, advisory consultations, and funding. Apparently, the rumor turned out to be true- Jay-Z’s parent...
- 22 Mar 2017
Futurehome Progress Report | Using Accelerator programs to access key markets

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Norway-based tech start-up Futurehome has developed an innovative Smart Home system which allows the user to control, automate and monitor their household appliances remotely via a simple, user-friendly app. In July 2016 Futurehome announced a ...
- 13 Mar 2017
Under the hood with BitScope Blade

jlucas

For almost twenty years, Sydney-based developers BitScope have been carving out a unique niche in the crowded test & measurement and data acquisition markets with their innovative, multi-platform products. Their most recent release is the Bi...
- 6 Mar 2017
What is next with CADSoft EAGLE, an interview with their new product manager Matt Berggren

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I spoke with Matt Berggren, the new product manager for EAGLE, after Autodesk’s purchase of CADSoft. Matt has designed countless boards in his career, found his way to being the head of circuits at Autodesk. He’s a bit of a Maker/Hacker himself...
- 17 Feb 2017
Startup Spotlight | Cracking the Raspberry Pi Accessories Market with Think Engineer

jlucas

Think Engineer is a team of product development specialists who produce bespoke electronics and software, providing clients with fully functional, high-tech prototypes. In 2016 they made the leap from client work to developing their own projects with...
- 15 Feb 2017
Giving the Love Bug to You! Teasing the Perfect Pair!

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Bitten by the -- Bug: To develop a passionate interest in something: "Bob became bitten by the engineering & technology bug when he was 7 and received a Heath Kit." The element14 community is about you, you generously give your time and ener...
- 6 Feb 2017
Storytelling: The Secret to Startup Success?

jlucas

Any experienced business leader will tell you that it takes more than a great product to succeed on the market. This is particularly true in the case of startups, who are often starting from scratch when it comes to catching the attention of investor...
- 3 Feb 2017
When Populist Politics Meets Technological Innovation: A Sign of the Beginning of the End of IoT?

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While I spend a lot of time in my workday at element14 pouring over datasheets on new tech products or attending meetings on new tech product introductions, in my personal life, I veer to reading business publications, such as The Financial Times, wh...
- 22 Jan 2017
Startup Cities | 5 of Europe's Best Entrepreneurial Hot Spots

jlucas

For many entrepreneurs, launching a new business venture represents an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and make a new start - potentially even in a brand new city or country. Deciding on the location of your base of operations can be one of the m...
- 17 Jan 2017
GM partners with Girls Who Code to help promote women in programming fields

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GM has given Girls Who Code a $250,000 grant to help expand their after school programs and clubs. Girls Who Code is a non-profit group dedicated to teaching young girls programming (Image via Girls Who Code) For much too long, programming and ...
- 16 Jan 2017
Friendly Cars & Video Toothbrushes: The quirkiest tech products from CES 2017

jlucas

The International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is an annual highlight in the technology calendar, in which thousands of manufacturers, developers and consumer technology suppliers showcase their latest innovations for an audience of over 16...
- 11 Jan 2017
New jobs on the horizon coupled with record unemployment?

Catwell

A new Federal report on AI and automation doesn’t bode well for low-wage human workers by threatening existing jobs to the tune of 9 to 47%. Depending on who you ask, during the Industrial Revolution skilled workers were none too impressed abou...
- 5 Jan 2017
Five Tech Innovations to Watch in 2017

jlucas

From 3D printing to the Internet of Things, 2016 saw several exciting tech and engineering innovations take major strides towards entering the mainstream. 2017 looks likely to be equally exciting for the industry, with a number of potentially groundb...
- 5 Jan 2017
Are machines really taking our jobs? Tech analysts weigh in.

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Are you really in danger of being replaced by a machine? First, my opinion. Yes... more jobs will be automated. But, they'll need more engineers to design and maintain it all. We use technology on a daily basis from our smartphones to ...
- 21 Dec 2016
A look forward at 2017: AI, VR/AR, and Engineering Jobs

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This past year has seen some highs and lows in terms of technology advancements- Uber’s Ford Fusion self-driving vehicles deployed with relative success (with few hiccups) in Pittsburgh and has since began operating in San Francisco. Boston Dyn...
- 21 Dec 2016