How to prevent overvoltage conditions during prototyping
The good thing about being a field applications engineer is that you get to work on many different circuits, often all at the same time. While this is interesting, it also presents problems. Jumping from one circuit to another involves disconnecting a spaghetti of leads and probes, and the chance for something going wrong increases…
Nano-Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste: The Benefits and Risks of the Fluoride-Free Alternative
As health concerns around fluoride in public drinking water continue to swirl, nano-hydroxyapatite toothpastes are becoming increasingly popular substitutes for fluoride toothpaste. Popular brands include Boka Davids and NOBS (No Bad Stuff), which are touted as fluoride-free alternatives that whiten teeth, repair enamel and prevent cavities. “As ingredient labels shift toward cleaner, fluoride-free formulas, one compound is taking…
AI Guardrails and Trustworthy LLM Evaluation: Building Responsible AI Systems
Introduction: The Rising Need for AI Guardrails As large language models (LLMs) grow in capability and deployment scale, the risk of unintended behavior, hallucinations, and harmful outputs increases. The recent surge in real-world AI integrations across healthcare, finance, education, and defense sectors amplifies the demand for robust safety mechanisms. AI guardrails—technical and procedural controls ensuring…
DMV text scams are on the rise again in these states
Over the past few months, we’ve covered the rise of phishing scams across the US. Now, a popular new variant on E-ZPass toll scams is making the rounds again: scammy SMS messages targeting drivers under the guise of official DMV notices. These DMV text scams seem to be all over the country. Initially, Departments of…
Early Fantastic Four Reviews Say It’s Visually Striking But Plays It Too Safe
Fantastic Four: First Steps kicks off the sixth phase of the MCU. Depending on who you ask, those titular strides came off as either a bold, confident march forward or the haphazard lumbering of a robot that’s still not sure how to walk. But generally, the first wave of reviews describe the latest MCU blockbuster…
Video Games Weekly: Censorship, shrinkage and a Subnautica scandal
Welcome to Video Games Weekly on Engadget. Expect a new story every Monday or Tuesday, broken into two parts. The first is a space for short essays and ramblings about video game trends and related topics from me, Jess Conditt, a reporter who’s covered the industry for more than 13 years. The second contains the…
The 38 best Apple TV+ shows, ranked
We’re officially overloaded with streaming services by 2025, with each costing a pretty penny of your pay packet to keep. Whether you decide to shell out for a service typically comes down to the shows and movies on offer, whether you’re looking for buzzy Netflix series or Sunday night HBO heavyweights. But there’s an underrated…
Risk Prediction Models: How They Work and Their Benefits | TechTarget
One of my favorite consulting clients is an outdoor clothing retailer. It’s a highly seasonal business — summer and winter gear are different, obviously. But fashions, styles and popular color combinations change every year, too. The company’s buyers must make decisions about inventory well in advance to order for upcoming seasons. They obsess about…
Internal SSD vs External SSD – Which Type is Best for Gamers, Creators and Power Users?
Choosing the proper storage solution is crucial, whether you are a competitive gamer, a professional video editor, or a power user with a demanding workload. The debate between internal SSD vs external SSD options remains ongoing, as both types offer significantly faster performance, more storage space and longer lifespan compared to regular hard drives. But…
A battery backup for a solar-mains hybrid lamp
1. The solar-mains hybrid lamp In the April 4, 2024, issue of EDN, the design of a solar mains hybrid lamp (HL) was featured. The lamp receives power from both a solar panel and a mains power supply to turn on an array of LED lamps. Even when solar power is widely variable, it supplies…