Recently, researchers have combined low-cost wearable technology with AI to help Parkinson’s patients deal with freezing of gait. What exactly is FoG, how did the researchers use low-cost wearable devices to help treat it, and how does this demonstrate the pow...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 29-11-2021

Recently, researchers from the University of Bath have been awarded £1.5m to develop precision tools for the machining industry to utilise sensing technologies. What challenges does the precision machining industry currently face, what will the researchers dev...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 29-11-2021

Recently, Apple announced that it will provide parts, equipment, and instructions to allow anyone to repair their main products, including the iPhone and the Mac. What exactly will Apple be providing customers, why is this a major win for the “right to repair”...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 26-11-2021

On November 15th 2021, the Intel 4004 turned 50 years old, marking the CPU as half a century old. What were the key events that led to the birth of the Intel 4004, and what features did it have? How exactly did its creation alter the planet? Happy Birthd...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-11-2021

Cerebras, an AI chip research company, has recently raised $250 million in a new round of funding putting the total valuation of Cerebras at $4 billion. How does Cerebras take advantage of wafer-scale chips to improve AI operations, what is their latest server...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 25-11-2021

Recently, researchers have been able to modulate a beam of neutron radiation to encode digital information. What challenges does traditional electromechanical radiation face, what did the researchers achieve, and could particle beams be used for digital inform...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-11-2021

The long-awaited Nvidia acquisition of ARM has again faced a new delay in the UK, with investigators looking into national security concerns. Why has there been significant amounts of pushback against the acquisition, what concerns investigators now have, and...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 24-11-2021

Recently, Qualcomm announced that it will be looking to design Apple M1-like devices for Windows PCs. Why is Qualcomm looking at the Apple M1 as a solution for Windows, what advantages does an ARM-based computer have over traditional x86 computers, and will x8...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-11-2021

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are the most dominant rechargeable battery worldwide, but they don’t have the highest energy density of all commercially available batteries. The key to their success has been their relatively high energy density coupled with the...

By Liam Critchley | 23-11-2021

The new Apple iPhone 13 has seen millions of sales worldwide, and its impressive list of features clearly demonstrates why Apple products continue to be popular in the Smartphone industry. However, a new discovery made by repair shops shows Apple’s resistance...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 22-11-2021

Smart meters are supposed to save customers energy and help customers make informed decisions about their energy usage. However, the truth behind smart meters is that they are far from energy-saving devices and instead just another way for utility companies to...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-11-2021

Recently, researchers have developed an electric generator that can utilise the heat from fever to power basic wearable devices. What challenges do typical thermoelectric generators present, what did the researchers demonstrate, and could it be vital to poweri...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 19-11-2021