Electronics Articles

Qualcomm recently announced that it has developed its latest technologies to allow cameras to always be on. What exactly does the new technology claim to do, why is it a complete blunder on Qualcomm’s part, and how will such technology affect future designs?...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 06-12-2021

A recent development in Russia has seen a NAND flash drive fitted with a self-destruct button no dissimilar to those seen in Hollywood films. Why is non-volatile memory challenging, what did Rostec develop, and what other methods exist to protect data? W...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 06-12-2021

Recently, researchers have demonstrated a wearable device that can deliver Naloxone to those suffering from an opioid overdose. Why are opioids a major problem, what did the researchers develop, and what challenges could such a device face? Why have opio...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 03-12-2021

Most security measures in communication systems focus on encryption, but researchers have recently developed a new security feature that makes signals appear as noise. Why is encryption so important, what did the researchers develop, and could it be implemente...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 02-12-2021

Recently, Apple revealed that they will be using TSMC to fabricate their first in-house 5G modems that will be used in iPhones from 2023. Why is Apple manufacturing their own 5G modem, what details do we know about Apple’s developments, and how Apple’s in-hous...

5G | By Robin Mitchell | 02-12-2021

All engineers developing Internet-related technologies will need to ensure that their products do not use default passwords under a new law introduced by the UK government. Why has security lacked in the IoT industry, what does the new law regulate, and what c...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 30-11-2021

A recent paper published by Duke University showed that wristbands fitted with biosensors can be used to detect early cases of respiratory infections such as influenza and the common cold with a high degree of accuracy in asymptomatic cases. What challenges do...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 30-11-2021

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