Linux and open source aren't making headlines at CES 2026, but they're working behind the scenes in embedded, automotive, and ...

Connecting the dots: When Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Arduino in October, the move was met with lukewarm enthusiasm. Since then, the UK chip designer has ...

WhatsApp's mass adoption stems in part from how easy it is to find a new contact on the messaging platform: Add someone's phone number, and WhatsApp instantly shows whether they're on the service, and ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

Simple interest is paid only on the principal, e.g., a $10,000 investment at 5% yields $500 annually. Compound interest accumulates on both principal and past interest, increasing total returns over ...

The world of dash cams continues to grow, and no, it’s not just for YouTube content. For several years, having a dash cam was a great tool in case an incident occurred on the road. A driver would have ...

Dia is a next-generation AI-powered web browser with amazing features, strong privacy, and an integrated chatbot. With the Dia browser, you can go beyond the traditional web browsing experience. Its ...

Melissa McCart is the lead editor of the Northeast region with more than 20 years of experience as a reporter, critic, editor, and cookbook author. Much like Daniel Boulud’s new (showier) Flatiron ...

Strategy games are typically known for their complex mechanics and, often in the case of real-time variants, rather overwhelming control schemes. Dozens of keyboard shortcuts are commonplace in the ...

I recently published a Design Idea (DI) showing some very simple circuits for PWM programming of standard regulator chips, both linear and switching, “Revisited: Three discretes suffice to interface ...

Docker is commonly used for server-side and command-line apps. However, with the right setup, you can also run GUI-based applications inside containers. These containers can include GUI libraries and ...