The Discovery of a bug in Apple HomeKit back in August 2021 has only recently made its way into the public, and yet more than half a year has passed without any fix in sight. What are denial-of-service attacks, how does the new bug work, and what does this tea...

By Robin Mitchell | 06-01-2022

Read part one here. Petrol and diesel-powered cars are no longer a viable ecological proposition, and the race is now on between hydrogen and electric-powered vehicles. But deciding which of those two will take the chequered flag in the carbon-cutting Grand Pr...

Environment | By Paul Whytock | 06-01-2022

Implantable chips have slowly become more popular thanks to the convenience they present, but a company in Sweden has developed one for use as a COVID vaccine passport. How do implantable chips work, what did the Swedish company develop, and why is it a terrib...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-01-2022

Recently, researchers have been able to develop a transistor whose function can be programmed in real-time. What challenges do current processors face, what does the new technology do, and how could it change the future of computing? What challenge does comput...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-01-2022

Recently, Apple announced that it has released an Android app to allow Android users to check if an AirTag has been around them for an extended time. What are Apple AirTags, why are they a cause for concern, and what should engineers consider when creating dev...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 04-01-2022

Researchers from NTU have recently developed a zinc-based battery using screen printing techniques that allow for custom shapes and biodegradability. What challenges do batteries present, what did the researchers develop, and how could they be used in engineer...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 04-01-2022

The US government has announced that it will introduce more bans on Chinese companies while simultaneously tightening pre-existing regulations due to loopholes. What restrictions are being implemented, why is the United States targeting China, and how will it...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-12-2021

Recently, researchers from IBM and Samsung have jointly developed a new semiconductor technology called VTFET that claims will help to increase transistor counts. What is VTFET, why is going up instead of out extremely important, and how will VTFET change the...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-12-2021

Researchers have recently developed a smart sensor that can help farmers reduce the fertiliser they use on their crops. What problems does fertiliser abuse cause, what did the researchers develop, and could it help farmers and the environment in the future?...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 21-12-2021

It is estimated that transportation accounts for one-sixth of the world’s CO2 emissions, making it a focus for a reduction in pursuit of the ‘net zero’ goal. Governments have legislated, automakers have made commitments, and it would seem a world of electrical...

By Igor Spinella | 16-12-2021

Recently, researchers have discovered a flaw that could see billions of devices worldwide vulnerable to attack. What vulnerability exists, is there a fix, and why are hardware bugs hard to defend against? Researchers discover vulnerabilities in billions...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 15-12-2021

Recently, researchers from Vancouver have created a flexible battery that can be stretched, worn, and washed while retaining its ability to provide power and recharge. What challenges do wearable devices face, what dd the researchers develop, and could it be t...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-12-2021