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.

Clearview AI facing £17m fine in the UK for breach of data protection laws

American company Clearview AI is currently fighting a battle with the UK’s ICO after being issued a £17m fine for multiple data rights violations. Who is Clearview AI, why are they

Privacy | 08-12-2021

Should governments interfere with AI development?

A recent report in the Guardian describes one individual’s thoughts on AI and how its development should be done for the betterment of society and not for profit. Why is AI such a

AI | 07-12-2021

Intel gathering old hardware to provide security updates

It has been recently discovered that Intel has been on a hardware finding mission to gather all their old processor technologies in order to provide better security for older syste

Security | 07-12-2021

Taking data protection to the next level – Russian flash drive with self-destruct

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

Privacy | 06-12-2021

Researchers create a wearable device able to counteract opioid overdose

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 resear

Wearables | 03-12-2021

Researchers create new security method for wireless transmission

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 encry

Security | 02-12-2021

Apple to use TSMC for in-house 5G modems

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 mo

5G | 02-12-2021

The UK introduces cybersecurity law against default passwords

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 | 30-11-2021