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TSMC and MIT Announce 1nm Technology Just After IBMs 2nm Device

Recently, a joint venture between TSMC, MIT, and NTU announced the development of 1nm features that help to solve the many challenges faced with nm devices. What are monolayer transistors, what did the venture demonstrate, and how far can we take semiconductor...

By Robin Mitchell | 02-06-2021

Employee Privacy – Sensors in the Office and an Automatic Mouse Mover

As employees make their way back into offices, some are concerned about introducing sensors and monitoring systems to track employee movements. Others have turned to ingenious ways to fight for employee privacy. Why are sensors being introduced into the workpl...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 02-06-2021

Unisantis Unveils Dynamic Flash Memory

Recently, South Korean tech company Unisantis unveiled a new memory technology called Dynamic Flash Memory at the virtual IEEE International Memory Workshop. So what challenges does DRAM face, what is Dynamic Flash, and could it replace DRAM? What challenges d...

By Sam Brown | 01-06-2021

Are we seeing the takeover from RISC-V?

The RISC-V architecture, which is in direct competition with ARM, is making more news headlines recently. So how do RISC-V and ARM differ, what products is RISC-V being integrated into, and will it overtake ARM? How do RISC-V and ARM differ? RISC-V is the name...

RISC-V | By Robin Mitchell | 28-05-2021

VYV LEDs Could Sanitize Offices of the Future

Recently, reports have been coming from independent laboratories confirming the effects of 420nm light against viruses such as COVID-19. What challenges has COVID presented in public areas, what does VYV do, and how could their products change the offices of t...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-05-2021

What is Narrowband-IoT?

Narrowband-IoT is still in its infancy and yet to become a dominant IoT technology standard. So what challenges do remote IoT devices face, what is Narrowband-IoT, and will it become the future IoT technology? What challenges do traditional IoT devices face? W...

IoT | By Sam Brown | 27-05-2021

Earth Archive to use LiDAR to Create a “Digital Twin” of the Earth

A recent project called the Earth Archive Initiative aims to maps the entire planet in 3D and create a virtual twin of the Earth. What are digital twins, what will the project aim to do, and how does such a project help future generations? What is a Digital Tw...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-05-2021

Researchers Demonstrate New Memory Technology Utilizing Atomically Thin Layers

Recently, researchers have developed a new memory technology that takes advantage of atomically thin layers. What challenges do current memory technologies face, what have the researchers developed, and are monolayers the future of electronics? What challenges...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-05-2021

UK Researchers Integrating Heart-Beat Sensors into Shopping Trolleys to Detect Stroke Risks

Recently UK researchers have started to install sensors into shopping trolleys to identify those at risk of stroke. What is atrial fibrillation, what are the researchers doing, and why is this a great example of utilizing sensors in everyday items? What is atr...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-05-2021

Removing Defects in Perovskite Photovoltaics with Dielectric Screening

Solar cells are one of the most promising options for obtaining large amounts of energy (on a global level) by renewable means. There are many types of solar cells (otherwise known as photovoltaics) out there which use different materials, all of which have di...

By Liam Critchley | 24-05-2021

Researchers Create a Graphene-Based Physically Unclonable Function

Recently, researchers have created a physically unclonable function using graphene transistors which may help the semiconductor industry deploy graphene into future products. What is a physically unclonable function, what did the researchers create, and how co...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-05-2021

UK Government Set to Introduce New Cybersecurity Laws

Recently, the UK government announced its intention to introduce a range of new cybersecurity laws targeting smart devices' makers. So why have IoT and smart devices left millions vulnerable, what will the new legislation requirements, and could the law be exp...

Security | By Sam Brown | 21-05-2021