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.


Transparent Image Sensors: The Future with Graphene & Quantum Dots

Researchers from The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology and Qurv Technologies have recently demonstrated a flexible and transparent image sensor that could potentially be used in numerous applications, including mirrors, windows, and glasses. An ima...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-09-2023

How Rust Air Batteries Are Transforming Green Energy Storage

It’s now possible to garner vast amounts of electricity from wind and solar power. However, the challenge lies in finding effective renewable energy solutions for storage. As described in a PBS NOVA1 article, Form Energy’s Yet-Ming Chang explains that electric...

By Gary Elinoff | 19-09-2023

Chips in Cheese: How Parmesan Makers Use Microchips for Authenticity

For many, cheese is life, and while the golden gooey food is undoubtedly heavenly, not all wheels of cheese are equal in quality and price. Recognising the challenges faced with counterfeit parmesan cheese, a Chicago-based tech company has begun embedding micr...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-09-2023

Why the Square Kilometre Array is a Game-Changer for Astronomy

Detecting radio signals from space can be tricky business, especially when considering that large portions of modern life are dependent on radio-based systems that can all interfere with radio telescopes. A new radio telescope being developed in the Australian...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-09-2023

Droplet Battery: Oxford's Bio-Integrated Power Breakthrough

As the race for new power sources continues, researchers have recently developed a new battery technology that utilises droplets of various hydrogel liquids. What challenges do engineers face with power sources, what did the researchers develop, and does this...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-09-2023

The Sound of Safety: Acoustic Sensors in Modern Vehicles

As cars become more intelligent, adding additional sensors only helps to improve situational awareness. However, one area that remains unheard of is acoustic sensors in vehicles, and researchers are now working on giving cars the ability to hear. What advantag...

By Robin Mitchell | 14-09-2023

Tech-Savvy Thieves: The New Age of Bluetooth-Enabled Crimes

As more devices become integrated with Bluetooth technologies, the advertisement mechanism used by Bluetooth is giving away the location of valuables to thieves. What challenges does Bluetooth present to valuables, are there mechanisms to defend against this,...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-09-2023

Can AI Own Copyright? Recent Legal Developments Weigh In

As AI advances, it's being harnessed more than ever to produce artwork, articles, and even code. However, with these advancements come legal complexities. A pivotal ruling by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia has raised questions ab...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-09-2023

Space vs. Earth: Where Will the Next Semiconductor Revolution Occur?

As technology continues to progress, some look to space for the next industrial revolution. What challenges does manufacturing on Earth present, how could space-based manufacturing help, and is it feasible? What challenges does manufacturing on Earth pre...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-09-2023

Nature's Blueprint: How Leaves Inspire Cooler Solar Panels

As the world continues to see increased demand for renewable energies, the need for improving efficiency has never been more important. Taking inspiration from nature, researchers have recently developed a new cooling technique that has been shown to improve s...

By Robin Mitchell | 07-09-2023

6G Internet: Engineer's Guide to Decoding Tech Myths

In a somewhat humorous report published by Sky News, the Advertising Standards Agency instructed a broadband service called 6G Internet to stop confusing customers with the supposed existence of 6G networks via its advertising campaigns. What exactly happened...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-09-2023

Intelligent Road Stud Sensors: The Future of Traffic Management?

In a UK first, a busy road in Hull was fitted with numerous sensors and lights to help reduce collisions by warning drivers of oncoming traffic. What challenges do typical roads face, what exactly was installed, and could such technology become widespread?...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-08-2023

NASA's Sulphur Selenium Battery: Electric Aircraft's Future?

NASA—the National Aeronautics and Space Administration—is best known for sending spacecraft to the moon and other unmanned spacecraft to remote parts of our solar system. However, they are involved with many aspects of aerospace research, and the development o...

By Liam Critchley | 22-08-2023

AI's Carbon Footprint: How Tech is Impacting the Environment

While AI developments have rapidly developed, there is a growing concern that the energy consumption from AI could be negatively contributing to climate change. What challenges does AI pose with respect to energy, what data is available regarding energy usage...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-08-2023