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What would happen if Microchip Technology went bust?

The Fitch Ratings have recently upgraded Microchip Technology from a BBB- to BBB, showing a positive outlook on its current debt situation. How did Microchip Technology get into $10bn of debt, what would happen if Microchip Technology went bust, and why should...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-03-2022

How Clearview AI is helping the Ukrainian effort

At Electropages, we have said in two separate articles how Clearview AI has used immoral practices by supplying law enforcement with a database of over 3 billion people. But the system is now being used to identify Russian agents active in Ukraine, which could...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 22-03-2022

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 that systems are upgraded to patch the serious flaw that allows for arbitrary cod...

By Robin Mitchell | 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 Pepper Pig IP infringement affect engineering, what impact would Russia breaking I...

By Robin Mitchell | 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. Why is Clearview AI regarded as highly unethical, what did Italy do in respons...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 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. Why is Clearview AI regarded as highly unethical, what did Italy do in respons...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 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 atomic-scale transistors challenging to manufacture, what did the researchers demonst...

By Robin Mitchell | 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, and where could this lead in the future? What does the Google patent out...

By Robin Mitchell | 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 technologies face, what did the researchers achieve, and are wearable solar panels a goo...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 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 technologies face, what did the researchers achieve, and are wearable solar panels a goo...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 16-03-2022

Could 2D Material Borophene be Used for Optical Devices?

2D materials are gathering a lot of interest for a range of applications, both on the high-tech end of the application spectrum and on the lower end. There’s been much interest in 2D materials because of the sheer breadth of materials available within the mate...

By Liam Critchley | 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 electronics, is also worried about its supply chain, with the industry being dependent on...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 15-03-2022