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.

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

European Processor Initiative Tapes Out Their First RISC-V Test Chip

Recently, the EPI announced that it has developed its first HPC chip using RISC-V technology and is now in the stages of having the device fabricated. What is the EPI, what will th

RISC-V | 12-06-2021

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

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

Researchers Develop New Magnetostrictive Material for Future Semiconductor Devices

Recently, researchers have been able to combine Iron and Gallium to create a new magnetostrictive material ideal for use in Magneto-Electric Spin-Orbit electronics. What are Magnet

Semiconductors | 07-06-2021

Researchers Demonstrate True Avalanche Photodiode with Multiple Stages

Photomultipliers are critical for detecting extremely weak light signals, but are often bulky and use old technology such as vacuum tubes. Why are photomultipliers important, what

07-06-2021