If you take a look around you, chances are pretty good that within a few seconds, your eyes will fall on some kind of electrical connector. In this day and age, it’s as likely as not to be a USB ...

Thinking of tackling electrical repairs but don’t know where to start? With just a little knowledge–and less than $100 worth of tools including things like wire strippers and a multimeter–you can take ...

The number of wires—and wiring connections—contained within a car has been growing at an exponential rate for years. What once were simple tasks requiring only screwdrivers and ratchets have turned ...

September 12, 2012: The Lightning connector replaces Apple’s aging 30-pin interface, a proprietary data and power connector that debuted on the iPod Classic in 2003. The slender and capable new ...

Due to the risk of electric shock, burns, and secondary injuries, working with electricity poses inherent hazards. Using properly insulated tools is important to protect users from arc flash, electric ...

As some regulated enterprises cautiously expand their use of AI, platform and model makers are starting to offer bespoke versions to specific industries. Anthropic is making its first step into that ...

Anthropic is developing a new connectors directory within its web app, with traces found that point to an upcoming expansion of MCP connectors. The directory appears to offer both general connectors ...

OpenAI is enhancing its AI-powered “deep research” feature with the ability to analyze codebases on GitHub. On Thursday, OpenAI announced what it’s calling the first “connector” for ChatGPT deep ...

Medical devices of all sizes and types rely on connectors to ensure safe and reliable power delivery, data transmission, and fluid management. Many of these medical-grade connectors are rated for ...

On April 10, 1849, a modest mechanic and independent inventor from New York named Walter Hunt quietly made history. He patented a small metal object with a spring, calling it a ‘dress pin’. That ...

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