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.

New Linux bug elevated privileges and arbitrary code execution

Linux is a very powerful and popular operating system used extensively in the mobile, IoT, and server world. However, a new vulnerability has been discovered, and it is essential t

21-03-2022

Pepper Pig – Could engineering IP be Russia’s next target?

With sanctions against Russia well underway, Russia could start hitting back by not internally enforcing copyright and intellectual property protection. How does Russia allowing Pe

21-03-2022

Clearview AI fined by Italy for GDPR failures

Recently, controversial AI face recognition developer Clearview AI has received a €20m fine from the Italian data protection agency for unauthorised use and storage of private data

AI | 18-03-2022

Clearview AI fined by Italy for GDPR failures

Recently, controversial AI face recognition developer Clearview AI has received a €20m fine from the Italian data protection agency for unauthorised use and storage of private data

Privacy | 18-03-2022

Gate electrode thickness demonstrated of just one atomic layer

Recently, researchers pursuing ever-smaller transistors have broken the record for the thinnest gate electrode at just one carbon atom, which may be the final record. Why are atomi

17-03-2022

Google files new patent for skin-touch interface

A recent patent filing from Google shows their intention to use skin touch gestures to control their devices. What does the patent outline, what challenges would such a system face

17-03-2022

Researchers continue the drive towards flexible organic semiconductors

Researchers have recently made more breakthroughs in developing flexible organic solar panels that could help usher in new wearable devices. What challenges do solar panel technolo

Semiconductors | 16-03-2022

Researchers continue the drive towards flexible organic semiconductors

Researchers have recently made more breakthroughs in developing flexible organic solar panels that could help usher in new wearable devices. What challenges do solar panel technolo

Environment | 16-03-2022

Toshiba raises semiconductor supply chain concerns

The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia has caused worldwide effects from market losses to increase fuel prices. But Toshiba, a manufacturer of semiconductors and other electronic

Semiconductors | 15-03-2022