Paul Whytock

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Paul Whytock is Technology Correspondent for Electropages. He has reported extensively on the electronics industry in Europe, the United States and the Far East for over thirty years. Prior to entering journalism, he worked as a design engineer with Ford Motor Company at locations in England, Germany, Holland and Belgium.

AI in Car Design: What It Gets Right and Wrong

Key Thing to Know: AI lacks self-doubt—humans don't, and that’s crucial. While AI excels at optimisation, human designers bring nuance, aesthetics, and empathy

02-04-2025

Which Country Will Win the 2025 Microchip Supremacy Race

In an increasingly microchip-enabled world,  he who has the best and most advanced microchips, along with a large, stable supply of bread-and-butter devices, can steal the lead in

Insights | 15-01-2025

Automatic Software Updates for Cars: A Four-Wheel Smartphone?

When it comes to the acceptance of fully autonomous cars, drivers are completely split on how they feel about the amount of vehicle control being handled by software-driven electr

Insights | 20-11-2024

Will Doctors Ever Fully Trust Artificial Intelligence in Medicine?

Key Things to Know: AI's Growing Role in Medicine: AI is increasingly being used in various medical applications, from diagnosis to long-term care planning. Doctors' Conc

Insights | 15-08-2024

Can the National Grid Support the Rapid AI Development Boom?

Key Things to Know: AI's Expanding Energy Needs: As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into everyday life, the power demands from data centres that support AI ar

Insights | 07-05-2024

Solid-State Batteries: The Real Game Changer for Electric Vehicles?

Key Things to Know: Solid-State Batteries: A promising advancement in EV technology, offering solutions to common lithium-ion battery issues like range inadequacy and fire ha

Insights | 12-03-2024

How Close Is China to World Dominance in Legacy Semiconductors?

Key things to know: China's Semiconductor Ambitions: The nation's aggressive expansion into both the legacy and high-end semiconductor markets poses significant concerns for

Insights | 27-02-2024

The Band Gap Showdown: GaN or SiC - Which Will Prevail?

Gallium nitride-enabled LED lighting is already making huge reductions to the amount of electrical power used globally, and in ten years’ time, it’s predicted that those savings co

Insights | 02-01-2024