An unexpected revisit to my earlier post on mouse encoder hacking sparked a timely opportunity to reexamine quadrature encoders, this time with a clearer lens and a more targeted focus on their signal ...

A retardation film is a type of optical film that is widely used as a polarization transformation material to improve the image quality of flat panel displays (FPDs). One of the issues associated with ...

Roger is a long-time tech journalist with many site credits including AppleInsider and Android Authority. His specialties include everything from Apple, Android, and Windows devices through to ...

There was a brief period when the ports on the back of some TVs were a nightmare. Specifically I'm thinking of the period shortly after HDMI became available, but when many people still had component ...

In the world of power tools, brushless motors are all the rage. While the technology isn't exactly new, it has gained traction in recent years due to some high-profile releases by Makita, Milwaukee, ...