Recently, researchers have developed a prototype of a wearable thermoelectric generator that can generate electricity from the warmth of human skin. How do thermoelectric generators work, how does the device developed by the researchers work, and is such a dev...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 16-03-2021

Recently, Qualcomm announced its X65 mobile SoC release, which aims to target more than just smartphones. How can 5G be advantageous for more than just cellular communication, what specifications does the new X65 chip have, and how can it be used for modern 5G...

5G | By Robin Mitchell | 15-03-2021

Recently, engineers from the University of California have announced the development of a sensor skin patch that exhibits flexibility and the ability to read multiple stimuli. What problems do typical medical environments suffer from, what have the researchers...

By Sam Brown | 14-03-2021

The COVID pandemic has seen large amounts of technology deployed worldwide to try and contain the spread of the virus. But there is cause for concern with how such technology may be used to track and check individuals while simultaneously breaching their priva...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 13-03-2021

Recently, Kioxia and Western Digital announced the development of the 6th generation Flash memory, and the features that it incorporates. Who is Kioxia? What does the new memory offer, and how does it demonstrate stacked designs? Who is Kioxia? Engineers welco...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-03-2021

Intel is one of the last major giants in the semiconductor industry who remains stubborn in their production method; they must make their own devices. What challenges has Intel faced, is Intel about to undergo a major change, and what future possibilities coul...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-03-2021

Recently, a proposed coal mine in Cumbria is under fire for the believed impact it will have on the environment. However, many continue to misunderstand the mine's purpose and how coal is a key ingredient in renewable green technologies. Why West Cumbria Minin...

Environment | By Sam Brown | 11-03-2021

Recent information has come to light that Nvidia aims to reduce its GPUs capability of cryptocurrency mining. Why are GPUs generally favoured in cryptocurrency mining, why is Nvidia affecting their GPUs to prevent mining effectiveness, and what implications do...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-03-2021

Recently, Qualcomm’s licensing and royalties practices have come under fire by multiple industry sectors and businesses as being unfair. Now, Which? in the UK has determined that Qualcomm has not only breached anti-trust rules, but the UK population could be j...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-03-2021

Recent reports from Singapore reveal how the police utilise tracing apps to attempt to find criminals in serious crimes. What are COVID tracing apps, how do they work, and why are they a terrible idea? What are COVID tracing apps? The COVID-19 pandemic has don...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-03-2021

Recently, Fujitsu announced that it is working with researchers to develop a tsunami prediction warning system. Why is predicting the effects of tsunamis difficult, what system will Fujitsu be using, and how can it help save lives in the future? Why Tsunamis a...

By Robin Mitchell | 09-03-2021

Recently, reports of IBM considering the sale of Watson Health have been emerging. What is the Watson Health division of IBM, why is IBM considering its sale, and why is the medical field showing signs of hesitation with medical AI systems? What is IBM Watson...

By Sam Brown | 09-03-2021