In The News

The In The News section is your go-to source for the latest developments, trends, and updates in the electronics industry. From breaking news on technological advancements to insights into the newest component releases, this section keeps you informed and engaged.


SIGMA+: UK-US Collaboration for Safer Urban Living with Advanced Sensor Tech

Recently, the UK and the US have been working on a system designed to detect airborne hazards around developed areas, such as towns and cities, with the goal of providing an early warning system against chemical, biological, and nuclear compounds. What dangers...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-04-2023

Samsung Fab Data Leak: How ChatGPT Exposed Sensitive Information

Recently, employees from Samsung Fab had been permitted to use ChatGPT, an increasingly popular AI model with numerous capabilities yet certain limitations, to aid in work tasks like coding, notes, and explanations, but over the course of 20 days, three occasi...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-04-2023

China Strikes Back: Newport Wafer Fab Closure & Micron Investigation Explained

As the West continues to tighten restrictions against China’s access to semiconductors, China has started to fight back with the development of its own semiconductor tools, launching probes into Western facilities like Micron Technology located in China and ev...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-04-2023

NEC & Red Cross Develop AI Tool to Predict Landmine Locations: How Will It Help War-Torn Countries?

Recently, NEC and the Red Cross have co-developed an AI tool that can predict high-risk areas for landmines, a crucial step in helping war-torn countries such as Ukraine demine and prevent civilian casualties. With the ability to detect hidden and scattered ex...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-04-2023

Remembering Gordon Moore: The Technology Pioneer Who Revolutionised the Industry

Gordon Moore, the co-founder of Intel and a pioneer in modern computing, recently passed away, leaving behind an immeasurable impact on the technology industry. His contributions, ranging from memory chips and microprocessors to his famous prediction, Moore's...

By Robin Mitchell | 29-03-2023

New Textile Sensor Breakthrough: Detecting Strain With Greater Sensitivity

Researchers from ETH Zurich have made significant progress in the field of wearable electronics by developing a new textile sensor with greater sensitivity for detecting strain. This breakthrough was made possible by taking advantage of flexible technologies,...

By Robin Mitchell | 28-03-2023

UCLA's Single-Neuron Activity Detection Device: The Future of Neurological Treatment?

Researchers from UCLA have developed a new wearable device that can detect single-neuron activity in the brain, overcoming challenges in monitoring brain activity using non-invasive methods. This breakthrough in neuron detection and data processing can lead to...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-03-2023

Intel's Latest 20A & 18A Processes: Bringing Humanity Closer to the 1nm Node

Recently, semiconductor manufacturers like Intel have been facing significant challenges in shrinking transistors to the 1nm node due to quantum effects like quantum tunnelling, which violates the laws of physics. To overcome this, companies are investing heav...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-03-2023

New Bionic Finger Breakthrough: Detecting Substructures in Materials

Recently, researchers demonstrated a new bionic finger with subsurface tactile tomography capabilities, enabling it to detect substructures in soft materials and improving the tactile feedback system of robotics. The finger creates a series of slice images of...

By Robin Mitchell | 13-03-2023

Heata Launches Free Hot Water Scheme: Solving Cloud Computing's Climate Challenge?

Recently, green cloud computing service provider Heata has launched a new scheme to provide UK residents with free hot water, providing that homeowners install a Heata cloud computing server attached to their hot water tanks. This server, which uses solar ener...

By Robin Mitchell | 07-03-2023

South Korea's SK Hynix Caught in Crossfire of US-China Trade Conflict

As the economic and military power struggle between China and the US continues to intensify, the US has decided to reduce China's access to advanced technology by announcing plans to ban or restrict semiconductor companies such as SK Hynix from operating in Ch...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-03-2023

Apple vs EU: The Battle Over USB-C Standards & E-Waste Reduction

When it was announced that Apple had no choice but to switch to USB-C, many cheered as the future of standardised hardware inched closer to reality, conforming to the EU's new legislation requiring all consumer charging devices to use USB-C. However, a new lea...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-03-2023

Elon Musk's False Promises: Shareholders Sue Tesla CEO Over Autopilot Claims

Recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been slapped with another lawsuit from shareholders, claiming that promises surrounding Autopilot were false, resulting in a fall in share price. The lawsuit comes after a series of failed attempts to deliver on Musk's self-dr...

By Robin Mitchell | 01-03-2023

BlueSleuth-Lite: The Active Surveillance Device for Apple AirTags

A new crowdsourced project is being developed to fight against the misuse of Apple AirTags, which use Bluetooth, UWB and GPS technology to track the location of personal devices. While AirTags are designed to help users track their personal belongings, they ca...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-02-2023