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New EV charger utilises the Matter protocol and has smart charging capabilities

Recently, Schneider Electrics demonstrated their latest EV charging solution that utilises Matter to create an intelligent charger able to adjust charging rates based on tariffs. What challenges do smart technologies currently face, what does the charger do, a...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 15-09-2022

Qualcomm to manufacture VR chipsets for Meta

Recently, Qualcomm announced that it has signed an agreement with Meta to be the manufacturer for the next-generation of mobile chips for Meta’s upcoming VR hardware. What engineering challenges does the Metaverse face, what will the agreement do, and is the M...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 14-09-2022

NHS Supplier Continues to Face IT Challenges: The Problem With Government-Run IT

What was initially said to be a small problem has now clearly become a serious issue, and paperwork from healthcare professionals continues to pile up. What exactly happened to NHS services, why are they facing numerous issues, and does this raise concerns for...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 13-09-2022

UK Government Announced New Security Rules on ISPs & Mobile Network Providers to Boost Security

The rising dependence on internet-powered technologies has made society more vulnerable to cyberattacks than ever, and this has led the UK government to introduce new rules on cybersecurity for ISPs and mobile network providers. What challenges does technology...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 13-09-2022

Could Intel be forging ties to RISC-V for microcontroller development?

Recent reports show that Intel has continued to show interest in RISC-V, and while many speculate that the support for RISC-V could help Intel gain better market share in mobile computing, it is also possible that RISC-V would allow Intel to also enter the mic...

RISC-V | By Robin Mitchell | 12-09-2022

Baidu announces development of first quantum computer with cloud services

As the world continues to pursue quantum computers, Chinese technology company Baidu announces the development of their first quantum computer as well as a cloud service to allow customers to utilise the platform. What challenges does quantum computing face, w...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-09-2022

How Robots & AI Will Reduce the Cost of Elderly Care

Care homes for the elderly are notoriously expensive, challenging to manage, and damaging to families, but the rising capabilities of AI and robotics could soon help provide independence to those with mild dementia. What challenges does dementia introduce, how...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 09-09-2022

Hardware Pioneers Max 2022: Driving Game-Changing IoT Ingenuity

Hardware Pioneers Max returns to London at the Business Design Centre. This annual gathering, held on 25 October 2022, is dedicated to all those involved in developing IoT solutions and bringing them to market.  There will be an audience of over 2000 people at...

IoT | By Hardware Pioneers | 08-09-2022

Is Wind Power the Solution for the UK?

Recently, a deal between a coal-fired power plant and the UK authorities has delayed the coal plants decommissioning in fear of energy struggles this winter, but could wind energy be the solution to the UK’s future energy concerns? What challenges does the UK...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 08-09-2022

Alibaba Cloud Reveals New RISC-V Development Platform

Recently, Chinese giant Alibaba Cloud unveiled a new RISC-V development platform that it hopes will continue to push developers into the field of RISC-V. What challenges does RISC-V currently present to designers, what are the specifications for the new platfo...

RISC-V | By Robin Mitchell | 07-09-2022

How the CHIPS Act and Other Restrictive Laws Could Empower Chinese Manufacturing

As governments worldwide continue to enact protectionism on semiconductor products, a lack of foresight could help embolden Chinese semiconductor manufacturing while still leaving the semiconductor industry vulnerable. How could China still benefit from the se...

By Robin Mitchell | 06-09-2022

Researchers Create Flexible Temperature Sensor Array Capable Of Creating Thermal Maps

Recently, researchers have demonstrated a temperature array that can be adhered to other surfaces and be used to generate heat maps. What challenges do typical thermal sensing solutions present, what did the researchers develop, and how could it help engineers...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-09-2022