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Could Wi-Fi 7 replace Ethernet?

Wi-Fi has barely been around, and MediaTek has already demonstrated Wi-Fi 7 operating at speeds of up to 30Gbps. What is Wi-Fi 7, what did MediaTek demonstrate, and could it replace Ethernet? What is Wi-Fi 7? It only seemed like yesterday that Wi-F...

By Robin Mitchell | 02-02-2022

Surgical robot performs autonomous keyhole surgery

Recently, a developmental surgical robot designed to operate entirely on its own has successfully performed laparoscopic surgery on four pigs. What challenges do autonomous surgical robots face, what did the new system achieve, and what could this mean for sur...

By Robin Mitchell | 01-02-2022

Intel files patent for Forksheet Transistor

Intel has recently filed for a new patent regarding the next generation of transistor design; the Forksheet transistor. What challenges does Moore’s Law present, what are Forksheet transistors, and what technology will succeed this? What challenges does...

By Robin Mitchell | 01-02-2022

Dorset Green H2 secures £6.5m in funding

A proposed project for generating green hydrogen in Dorset has amassed £6.5m in funding from multiple sources. What is green hydrogen, what is the projects proposal, and what challenges does hydrogen face as a fuel source? What is ‘green’ hydrogen?...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-01-2022

How MoonBounce malware demonstrates vulnerability in BIOS storage

Malware has always been a challenge for computer users since its introduction, but a new piece of malware called MoonBounce has demonstrated a particularly nasty vulnerability. What challenges does malware present in computing systems, what is MoonBounce, and...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-01-2022

5G networks could threaten aviation altimeters

Aviation experts in the US are furious with the installation of 5G networks near airports and believe that it could threaten aviation safety. How do radio altimeters work, why are aviation experts worried, and what could this mean for 5G networks? The wo...

5G | By Robin Mitchell | 26-01-2022

Could Hafnia Materials Exhibit the Piezoelectric Effect?

Hafnia (HfO2) is a well-known and well-used material in the electronics and technology space and possess several properties that make it very versatile in many different situations. Hafnia was first used in the electronics space by Intel as a dielectric materi...

By Liam Critchley | 25-01-2022

As Predicted – Apple AirTags being used to track unsuspecting people

A recent report on Apple AirTags shows that they are already being used to track individuals for potentially criminal purposes. What are AirTags, why are they a bad idea, and how does this demonstrate poor judgement? What are Apple AirTags? Apple AirTags...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 24-01-2022

What is an iSIM?

Recently, Qualcomm demonstrated the worlds first smartphone using an iSIM. What is an iSIM, what advantages does it bring, and could it be problematic for future designs? What is an iSIM? Subscriber Identity Modules, also known as SIM cards, are an...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-01-2022

How supercritical CO2 could be the key to thermal energy storage

A recent report on thermal energy storage describes how supercritical CO2 can be used to increase the efficiency of thermal energy storage solutions. Why is thermal energy storage useful for use with mains electricity, what is supercritical CO2, and how can it...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-01-2022

What is TinyML?

Machine learning is an extremely powerful tool, but it is seldom found on microcontrollers. Why is executing AI on microcontrollers a difficult task, what is TinyML, and could future microcontrollers see AI capabilities? Why is executing AI on microcontr...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-01-2022

What could be driving the decline of IoT innovation?

Verdict’s recent data shows a decline in patent applications in the IoT industry. What factors hinder the development of IoT devices, how significant are these factors, and what does it tell us about the future of IoT? What factors hinder the development...

IoT | By Robin Mitchell | 20-01-2022