Robin Mitchell

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Robin Mitchell is an electronic engineer who has been involved in electronics since the age of 13. After completing a BEng at the University of Warwick, Robin moved into the field of online content creation, developing articles, news pieces, and projects aimed at professionals and makers alike. Currently, Robin runs a small electronics business, MitchElectronics, which produces educational kits and resources.

Amazon Sidewalk – A Step Too Far in Wide-Area Networks

Recently, Amazon announced its development of a new network system called “Sidewalk” that can help to connect devices more reliably to the internet. What is “sidewalk”, why is it a

16-06-2021

Japan to Head National Project to Revive Semiconductor Manufacturing

Japan used to be a major player in the production of semiconductors but is now responsible for less than 10% of devices globally. How did Japan rise to fame in the electronics indu

Semiconductors | 15-06-2021

Apple Airtags – Apple moves to improve privacy, but is it enough?

Recently, Apple announced that it will be taking measures to improve the privacy of its AirTag products. What are Apple AirTags, why do they pose a serious privacy concern, and are

Privacy | 14-06-2021

Police in Wales to Deploy IoT Sensors to Protect Farmers

Recently, an initiative from the police in Wales was announced that aims to protect farmers using IoT technologies. What challenges do farmers present, how will the initiative work

IoT | 11-06-2021

Apple releases a new ECG alert system – Why it matters but how it’s not an ECG!

Recently, Apple launched a new app for their smartwatch devices in Australia that monitors heart erythema and warns users of their condition. How do most smart devices monitor hear

10-06-2021

MIT Researchers Create New Cable Outperforming Copper

Recently, researchers from MIT have developed a new polymer cable that is as thin as hair but can transmit over 100Gbps. What challenges do copper and fibre optic cables face, what

09-06-2021

BBC COVID Proximity Devices Smoke – How social distancing devices don’t work

Recent reports of devices used by BBC staff smoking and being irritating only adds fuel to the fire that is social distance trackers. What are social distance trackers, what probab

09-06-2021

Nevada Resident Arrested Over Exporting Electronics – Watch what you ship!

Recently, a resident of Nevada State was arrested for illegally shipping restricted electronic devices to Iran via intermediaries in Honk Kong. Why are some components restricted f

08-06-2021