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‘Ungry ‘Orace And The Making Of Psion

David Potter, the founder of Psion, tells a good yarn about the company’s early days, when Psion was getting along by developing computer games. Psion was founded in 1980 and this story takes place in 1981.

3D modelling to transform PCB design

For those accustomed to working in the traditional 2D space of design capture and board design, it is now important to consider the benefits of embracing the 3D design space and its relationship to the entire production chain

iPhone Day

If you buy your iPhone from Apple, today, you’re limited to two per person. If you buy it from AT&T you’re limited to one per person.

Flashlight Has Dismal Light Output

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Those portable shake-to-charge devices seem like a good idea, especially for the battery challenged, but how well does this sort of thing really work? Engineer Dave Johnson took this flashlight to the test and found the performance decidedly lacking: “The maker used some very cheap 1N4001 diodes in the bridge rectifier circuit instead of more efficient Schottky diodes. They also ...