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.

Is the US CHIPS Act Flawed? It May Not Protect Supply Chains After All

While many US-based semiconductor foundries celebrate the passing of the US CHIPS act, some doubt whether its introduction will do any good and if it can even protect supply chains

23-08-2022

US Announces Export Bans on Modern Semiconductor Technologies

Recently, the US government announced a wave of new export bans that prevent foreign nations (i.e. China) from developing state-of-the-art semiconductors. What exactly does the ban

Semiconductors | 22-08-2022

Researchers Develop Device Able to Track Food Consumption

Recently, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University developed a wearable device that can track the amount of food being eaten, and the sensors used by the devices are commonly fo

19-08-2022

Is Tesla Taking Advantage of Customer Testing?

As Tesla strives to develop self-driving vehicles, beta releases to the public allow Tesla to test their systems in real-world environments, but is this type of testing putting cus

18-08-2022

Starlink Vulnerability Demonstrated Using $25 Home-made Device

Recently, a cybersecurity researcher demonstrated a vulnerability in the Starlink network using a $25 device made from off-the-shelf parts. What challenges does Starlink face as an

17-08-2022

Bad for Privacy, but Great for Security: Apple AirTag Used to Identify Airport Staff Thief

Recently, an air traveller used an Apple AirTag to locate her missing luggage, which resulted in the arrest of an airline worker with over $16,000 of luggage recovered. What exactl

Privacy | 16-08-2022

Bad for Privacy, but Great for Security: Apple AirTag Used to Identify Airport Staff Thief

Recently, an air traveller used an Apple AirTag to locate her missing luggage, which resulted in the arrest of an airline worker with over $16,000 of luggage recovered. What exactl

Security | 16-08-2022

New Optical Sensors for Beds Could Help Improve Patient Care

Researchers have recently developed new optical sensors that can easily be integrated into mattresses and allow patient data to be obtained. What challenges do beds present with pa

16-08-2022