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Key Technologies Defining Robotics – Mobility and Dexterity

What will the series cover? In this series of six blogs, we look at the key technologies defining the way robots are being designed and used today, and how that may evolve in the future. It will cover developments at the hardware and software level and how inn...

By Mark Patrick | 17-12-2020

Apple to Design their own Modem and Leave Qualcomm

Recently, Apple released its own in-house SoC, the M1, which utilises ARM technology instead of Intel. Now, information has come to light that Apple’s next target is Qualcomm! Why is technology moving towards SoCs and SoPs? One technology that is now widesprea...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-12-2020

Using Graphene Memristors to Build Neuromorphic Computing Hardware

Graphene is a material which has been touted for use in a wide range of applications and industries, including many within the electronics sector. A lot of progress is being made at a fundamental level in many areas. Still, the commercialisation of graphene in...

By Liam Critchley | 16-12-2020

Fujitsu and Zippin Partner to Create Checkout-Free Shops Using Biometrics

Recently, Fujitsu and Zippin announced their partnership to create a checkout-free solution for shops that utilise personalised biometrics for customers. How has payment methods changed throughout time, what are checkout-free systems, and is the Zippin system...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-12-2020

Researchers Create Atom-Thin Transistor

Recently, researchers have demonstrated atom-thin molybdenum disulphide transistors that use half the voltage of typical transistors. What is molybdenum disulphide, what have the researchers achieved, and why is reducing the working voltage of a transistor imp...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-12-2020

Researchers Develop Black-Phosphorus Transistors to Fight Against IP Theft

Recently, researchers from Purdue University have created black-phosphorus transistors with configurable properties to hide the nature of the operation. How can IP be stolen from chips, what are the new devices, and how can their concept help to fight against...

By Robin Mitchell | 14-12-2020

IoT Security Law Closer to Completion

The US is closer to passing a new law that would force branches of the government only to use IoT devices that meet a minimum level of security. Why is this law being brought in, what requirements does it suggest, and how can designers keep their IoT devices s...

IoT | By Sam Brown | 14-12-2020

IoT Security Law Closer to Completion

The US is closer to passing a new law that would force branches of the government only to use IoT devices that meet a minimum level of security. Why is this law being brought in, what requirements does it suggest, and how can designers keep their IoT devices s...

Security | By Sam Brown | 14-12-2020

Intel Announces Quantum System Horse Ridge II

Recently, Intel announced a new updated quantum computing system, Horse Ridge II, that integrates new features into the older Horse Ridge I system. What challenges do quantum computers face, what is Horse Ridge, and what are the new features presented by Intel...

By Robin Mitchell | 14-12-2020

Intel Releases ControlFlag – An AI Code Debugging System

The importance of software in the electronics industry cannot be overstated, and most electronic engineers are required to code at some point in their life. What issues does software cause in the development of modern systems, what does Intel’s ControlFlag sys...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-12-2020

Power Outage at Micron Facility Could Cause Global Memory Shortage

Recently, Micron reported a power outage at one of its memory production facilities, and the result was a sudden increase in share prices. What technologies do Micron develop, what happened during the power outage, and why is it newsworthy? What products does...

By Sam Brown | 11-12-2020

Advantech Hit by Ransomware

Advantech, an industrial processor and hardware specialist, has been hit by ransomware. Who is Advantech? What is the ransomware that has attacked them, and how is the malware landscape changing? Who is Advantech? Advantech is an industrial technology company...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-12-2020