Recently, researchers have developed a sensor that can be used to detect signs of infection in wounds. What challenges do current medical testing systems face, what did the researchers develop, and how will it help doctors fight against infections? What...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-09-2021

The US and UK have announced their plans to become independent from other nations for the latest semiconductor devices, and the EU has just announced its plans to do the same. Why is chip sovereignty so important, what was said at the European Commission, and...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 17-09-2021

Recently, SensFit announced the development of a shoe with inbuilt sensors designed to detect early signs of dementia and detect potential trip hazards. Why is pre-emptive medical detection so important, what did SensFit develop, and will smart sensors see an...

By Sam Brown | 16-09-2021

Recently, Iteris announced the development of a new AI-powered sensor system that can detect, monitor, and manage traffic. What challenges do growing cities face, what does the system provided by Iteris offer, and what problems can integrated smart systems fac...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 16-09-2021

Recently energy regulator Ofgem announced that it will look into systems that will enable EV owners to be paid for using their EV as a grid battery. What challenges do renewable energies face, what technologies would be needed to enable smart grids, and what w...

By Sam Brown | 16-09-2021

Reports are coming in that hidden malicious code can be executed on GPUs. Why are GPUs a particular problem for security? What did the recent reports say about GPS security, and is this a classic example of how Hardware security will become imperative in futur...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-09-2021

Recently, Apple announced that users should be careful when using their iPhones in areas of intense vibration, such as cars and bikes. What causes Apple products to fail under vibration, why should customers be more careful when using devices, and what does th...

By Sam Brown | 15-09-2021

Recently, Western Digital announced its latest memory solution, OptiNAND, which combines solid-state drives with regular hard drives (HDD). What challenges do Flash and HDDs face, what does OptiNAND do, and how will it help with computing in the future?...

By Sam Brown | 14-09-2021

Recently, researchers have been able to develop functional complementary organic transistors and successfully demonstrated a NOT gate. Why is complementary logic so important, what did the researchers develop, and how could it help the field of flexible and we...

By Sam Brown | 14-09-2021

3D printing technologies have gained much traction in different sectors, including in one of the most highly regulated industries—the medical industry. 3D printing has already gained a lot of interest for creating surgical tools and implants, and the interest...

By Liam Critchley | 14-09-2021

The IoT revolution helped push electronics to new frontiers with the development of cellular IoT, self-powering devices, and mass data collection, but this came at the cost of large-scale security vulnerabilities. What does the next wave of robotic advancement...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 13-09-2021

Recently, Xiaomi announced the production of their Cyberdog, which looks an awful lot like Boston Dynamics Spot. What features does the new Cyberdog have, how does it compare to Boston Dynamics, and is it a cheap imitation of Boston dynamics? What is the...

By Robin Mitchell | 13-09-2021