Category Archives: Computing

Pocket Science Lab Dev Board

Posted on January 17, 2019 by dkohn96

What is Pocket Science Lab All in One Device. PSLab is a small USB powered hardware extension for your Android phone or PC that lets you measure all kinds of things. PSLab comes with a built-in Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Wave Generator, … Continue reading →

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Amazon To Make Its Engineering Training Courses Available For Free.

Posted on December 21, 2018 by dkohn96

TechCrunch (11/26, Loizos) reports that AWS announced Monday “it has made available, for free, the same machine learning courses that it uses to train its own engineers.” Paraphrasing Amazon GM of AI and Deep Learning Dr. Matt Wood, TechCrunch says … Continue reading →

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Robotics engineer Barbie joins the girls who code

Posted on December 21, 2018 by dkohn96

From: Reuters June 26, 2018 Video Link LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Barbie, the world’s most iconic doll, is venturing into coding skills in her latest career as a robotics engineer. The new doll, launched on Tuesday, aims to encourage girls … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Coding School Training Young Adults As Software Engineers.

Posted on August 19, 2018 by dkohn96

The Memphis (TN) Commercial Appeal (8/4, Lopez) reports Code Crew Code School in Memphis, Tennessee “is training 16 young adults to become entry-level software engineers, earning $60,000 a year, for free.” The paper says that four years of training are … Continue reading →

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Watch “Remembering 1968: How Intel was born” on YouTube

Posted on July 24, 2018 by dkohn96
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Watch “We’re Close to a Universal Quantum Computer, Here’s Where We’re At” on YouTube

Posted on July 18, 2018 by dkohn96
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Which is the fastest growing programming language? Hint, it’s not JavaScript – TechRepublic

Posted on July 11, 2018 by dkohn96

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/which-is-the-fastest-growing-programming-language-hint-its-not-javascript/

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Barbie’s latest career path is robotics engineering

Posted on June 26, 2018 by dkohn96

From: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/26/mattel-barbie-robotics-engineer/ Earlier this year, Mattel announced that it was partnering with Tynker to bring Barbie-themed coding lessons to young kids. As of today, six free coding experiences are now available as is a new STEM-themed doll — Robotics Engineer … Continue reading →

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Makers’ Guide to Boards

Posted on May 15, 2018 by dkohn96

Looking for the perfect micro controller board for a project? CLICK HERE for a handy guide done by make magazine that lets you search for the perfect board!

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The History of Robots: From the 400 BC Archytas to the Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog

Posted on May 14, 2018 by dkohn96

from: Interesting Engineering by: Saoirse Kerrigan The History of Robots: From the 400 BC Archytas to the Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog Take a journey through the long history of robots, from the 4th Century BC to today. Robots have fascinated … Continue reading →

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