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Makers at the YouTube channel CPSdrone took on the challenge of trying to outswim a hungry shark. They pictured getting on the Aquadart 770 Extreme, which is supposed to go at a maximum speed of 25 km/h and saw themselves becoming lunch. On a mission to outperform this underwater sea scooter, they started with thrust testing motors in a water tank in their workshop. 

They tried the…

ROHM’s new three-phase brushless DC motor gate driver uses its proprietary TriC3™ technology to minimise FET switching loss without compromising on electromagnetic interference (EMI). It is designed for motors that run on 12 to 48V power sources, meaning that applications include electric drills, industrial fans, air conditioners, and E-bikes.

The TriC3™ tech helps mitigate the usual…

Creator Hathey Mash has launched a Kickstarter campaign for HackStar, described as an advanced ethical hacking tool. It is capable of acting like a USB HID device, meaning it can send keystrokes (mimicking human patterns) and also control the mouse. Through languages including Python, C, C++, and MicroPython, one can program it to execute custom scripts, including payloads for automated…

Renesas has announced the RRG5006x, which is the industry’s first 6th-generation Registered Clock Driver (RCD) for DDR5 Registered Dual In-line Memory Modules (RDIMMs). It achieves 9600 Mega Transfers Per Second (MT/s), outperforming Renesas’ Gen5 RCD by 800 MT/s. The chip maintains backward compatibility with 5th-generation platforms. 

The RCDs support AI, HPC, and LLM workloads…

XPENG’s latest iteration of IRON was showcased at XPENG’s AI Day on the 5th of November 2025. It’s made quite an impression with its catwalk, impressing some viewers and causing suspicion among others. It reached a level of anthropomorphism where people were genuinely confused if it was an actual humanoid or if there was a human inside a synthetic outfit doing the walking. The online buzz was…

Nirmala Sitharaman visited Tata Electronics’ Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) Centre that’s currently under development in Jagiroad, Assam. During her visit, she highlighted the promise that Assam shows and encouraged students and entrepreneurs to be part of its technological journey. She also praised the state’s foresight and proactive approach, noting the significance of the…

In a virtual meeting, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to the United States, had a discussion with Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan about how the company intends to scale its presence in the Indian semiconductor and AI space. The meeting aligns very closely with India’s push towards domestic chip production and AI infrastructure through initiatives such as the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)…

DigiKey, the leading global electronic components and automation products distributor, extensively expanded its in-stock products available for same-day shipment by adding more than 31,000 products in the third quarter of 2025. In total, over 585,000 new products were added to the DigiKey system, along with 87 new suppliers across its core business, Marketplace and Fulfilled by DigiKey…

CircuitDigest’s Smart Home & Wearables Project Contest 2025, sponsored by DigiKey, is now live. The theme of this year’s contest is easy to infer from the title. We are shifting the focus from last year’s well-received IoT and Edge AI Design Contest to projects that transform everyday living with intelligence, safety, and connectivity. 

Engineers, makers, students, and…

Foxconn has made an investment commitment of Rs 15,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, which is expected to create 14,000 high-value engineering jobs. The company’s plans include value-added manufacturing, AI-driven operations, and R&D integration. India’s first Foxconn Desk will be launched by the Guidance nodal agency, which will help facilitate the company’s domestic setup. This announcement comes…

DigiKey, the leading global electronic components and automation products distributor, announces the just-released Arduino ® UNO Q is available for preorder through the DigiKey website. The cutting-edge new generation of development boards combines a powerful microprocessor with graphic acceleration and a dedicated microcontroller for streamlined product development.

Whether you need a…

Qualcomm’s recent acquisition of Arduino marks a turning point in the maker and embedded space. As announced on October 7, 2025, Qualcomm will acquire Arduino while preserving its brand, tools, and commitment to open-source development. In parallel with the acquisition news, Arduino and Qualcomm jointly unveiled the Arduino UNO Q, a hybrid single-board system combining Linux-capable compute…