Robin Mitchell

Robin Mitchell is an electronic engineer who has been involved in electronics since the age of 13. After completing a BEng at the University of Warwick, Robin moved into the field of online content creation, developing articles, news pieces, and projects aimed at professionals and makers alike. Currently, Robin runs a small electronics business, MitchElectronics, which produces educational kits and resources.

Researchers create a wearable sensor for plants

Recently, researchers have developed a wearable sensor for plants that can detect signs of thirst before any visible signs show. What challenges does plant care present, what did t

Wearables | 16-05-2022

Russia responsible for cyberattack against Viasat satellite network

A large cyberattack that affected Viasat moments before the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been determined to have been orchestrated by Russia. What exactly did the attack do, how

16-05-2022

PC in the Cloud? What challenges do streaming services face?

The demand for cloud streaming of games and powerful processors is becoming more popular, but many technical challenges still persist. Why is the concept of Cloud Computing not new

13-05-2022

Researcher develops smart socks for those with dementia and autism

Recently, a PhD student has announced the development of a smart sock that can be used to detect levels of potential stress in those with dementia and autism. What challenges do cu

12-05-2022

UK components found in Russian equipment

A recent investigation has shown UK components used in Russian military equipment raising questions surrounding supply chains and end-user agreements. What do recovered parts tell

11-05-2022

ARM loses neutrality in UK-Russia sanctions

One advantage that ARM has always held is its neutral stance on customers, but new UK sanctions against Russia have now seen ARM technology denied to Russia. Why is ARM neutrality

RISC-V | 10-05-2022

Apple sues new RISC-V startup Rivos in alleged IP theft and poaching

A recent report has revealed that Apple has initiated legal proceedings against the new RISC-V startup Rivos for theft of IP. What exactly has Apple claimed, how does this lawsuit

RISC-V | 09-05-2022

Japanese companies to work on reducing server power by 40%

Recently, 7 major Japanese tech companies have announced that they will be joining forces to try and reduce server power usage by up to 40%. Why are data centres a major point of c

06-05-2022

Miniature sensor developed for tracking butterfly migration

Recently, researchers have created a sensor that can track environmental factors such as light and temperature, whose small size and weight allow it to be mounted on the back of a

Environment | 05-05-2022