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Henry Samueli and the Rise of Digital Broadband

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How a DIY radio kit launched Henry Samuelis career Samuelis path toward becoming one of todays key players in digital communications started 33 years ago, when he was a seventh grader. And Samueli himself sees Nicholas as the ideal balance to his laid-back personality. But Nick [Henry Nicholas] takes care of that, thank you very much.

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Chip Shortage Challenges Maker Manufacturers

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As the editor responsible for IEEE Spectrum 's Hands On DIY section , it's taken longer and longer each month to find projects incorporating interesting new capabilities. As a side effect (that can also be seen as a positive outcome) our Product Management and R&D became, more than ever, sensitive to availability and standardization.

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A Smart Artificial Pancreas Could Conquer Diabetes

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A person who requires insulin must walk a tightrope. If it falls too low, the person may faint; if it rises too high and stays elevated for too long, the person may go into a coma. Inconsistency : Insulin action differs between people, and even within the same person at different times. percent to 1.4 Beta Bionics.

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The First Digital Camera Was The Size of a Toaster

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Registration is open ; guests can attend in person or virtually. In a 2016 interview with DIY Photography , he said cassettes were the only permanent form of “digital storage” available to him at the time. This playback unit converted the data to a standard NTSC signal so the images could be displayed on a TV screen.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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Ford not only brought back its compact pickup, which some thought was a gamble, but the Maverick comes standard with a hybrid engine. The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking.

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Ukrainian Volunteers Use 3D Printers to Save Lives

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Thanks to these communication systems and volunteer centers, it was possible to supply personal protective equipment (like face shields ) for physicians and social workers. Personal connections are one of my primary sources of information about what is happening in Ukraine.

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Hyundai Launching TCR Edition of Elantra N Sports Compact

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But the standard Elantra N (pictured above without the massive spoiler) was already tuned for track use and is about as much fun as you can have with a new vehicle priced under $35,000. Inside of those wheels owners will find N Performance four-piston brakes as standard equipment. The point I should be making, however, is that the 2.0-liter

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