Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Abstract: This work introduces a new design of a 16-bit multiplier based on a Canonical Signed Digit (CSD) representation, optimized for low-power implementations. The design reduces switching ...

From lens focal lengths and fill-flash to portraits, macro or stunning landscapes there are techniques for everyone. Learn how to use metering, considering composition and shoot everything from ...