Insights

The blog posts that delve into the electronics industry's trends, offering insights and commentary on topics like robotics, e-waste solutions, green energy, electric vehicles, and security. Additionally, the articles investigate innovative approaches to address global challenges.


Swallowable Sensors Enhance Gut Health Monitoring

Key Things to Know: Innovative Ingestible Sensor: Researchers have developed a new ingestible capsule equipped with microfabricated, flexible, wireless pressure sensors that provide detailed insights into gastrointestinal motility, surpassing traditional...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-04-2024

Brain-Chip by Neuralink: Paralysis to Chess Player Transformation

Key Things to Know: Neuralink's Breakthrough: Demonstrated the use of a brain-chip implant enabling a paralysed man to control a computer cursor with his thoughts, marking a significant milestone in neural engineering and medical science. Engineering...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-04-2024

SEN.COM Leads with 4K Cameras on ISS: Unveiling Stunning Earth Vistas

Key Things to Know: Space-based communication, crucial for over 50 years, faces challenges such as signal delays, reduced bandwidth, and environmental interferences. SEN.COM, a UK-based firm, is set to demonstrate its advanced 4K video streami...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-04-2024

Toyota's Smart City: £8 Billion Woven City's Futuristic Blueprint

Toyota's £8 Billion Investment: Toyota has announced an £8 billion investment to create Woven City, a futuristic smart city at the base of an active volcano, aiming to redefine urban living through advanced technology and sustainability. Integration...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-04-2024

Apple Antitrust Lawsuit: Comprehensive Tech Sector Effects

Apple faces a major lawsuit from the US government, accusing it of monopolistic practices that could stifle competition and innovation in the tech industry. Monopolies in tech can limit consumer choices, elevate prices, and hinder the development of...

By Robin Mitchell | 09-04-2024

NHS AI Breakthrough: Tiny Cancer Detection Surpasses Doctor

Key Things to Know: AI diagnostic systems, like Mia, are advancing the early detection of breast cancer, demonstrating the potential to identify subtle signs of the disease that may be missed by human clinicians. The development and success of AI in...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-04-2024

Detecting PFAS in Water: Breakthrough Sensor for Safety

Key Things to Know: Forever chemicals, particularly PFAS, pose significant health risks, including cancer, reproductive issues, and immune system interference, due to their persistence in the environment and the human body. MIT researchers have devel...

By Robin Mitchell | 02-04-2024

Handwashing Sensors Elevate Hygiene Standards in Fast Food Chains

Key Things to Know: Smart sensors like PathSpot's Handscanner are enhancing hygiene practices in the food industry, ensuring employees adhere to high cleanliness standards. These technologies have demonstrated a significant impact, with installations...

By Robin Mitchell | 28-03-2024

Turning E-Waste to Gold: The Surprising Role of Cheese Byproducts

Cheese byproduct converts electronic waste into gold. Key Things to Know: The global e-waste problem is escalating, with millions of metric tonnes generated annually, necessitating innovative recycling solutions. Researchers have developed a g...

By Robin Mitchell | 28-03-2024

Inside Apple AI Acquisitions: Shaping the Future of Technology

Key Takeaways about Apple and Artificial Intelligence:   Apple's strategic AI acquisitions, including DarwinAI, signal a deeper integration of AI across its device ecosystem, enhancing user experience and privacy. In 2023 alone, Apple has made a sign...

By Gary Elinoff | 26-03-2024

UK Network Infrastructure Attacks: Operators Seek Government Aid

Key Things to Know: Recent surges in attacks on network infrastructure, including undersea cables and domestic fibre networks, pose significant threats to global and local internet connectivity. These attacks not only disrupt essential services but a...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-03-2024

IIoT Security Risks: Exposing the Threat of PLC Malware

Key Things to Know: IIoT brings unparalleled efficiency and intelligence to industrial systems through predictive maintenance and remote monitoring. Advanced cyber threats, including web-based PLC malware, pose significant risks to IIoT infrastructur...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-03-2024

The Rise of Microfactories: Is This the Future of Tech Manufacturing?

Key Things to Kow: Mass Production Evolution: The transition from through-hole to surface mount technology has significantly reduced the size and cost of electronics, enabling mass production and global distribution. Environmental and Ethical Concern...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-03-2024

Evaluating Risks: Chinese Smart Cars and Western Security Concerns

Key Things to Know: Geopolitical Tensions: The increasing entry of Chinese smart cars into Western markets amidst ongoing East-West tensions raises concerns over national security and consumer privacy. Intellectual Property and Economic Impact: Issue...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-03-2024