Augmented reality has been knocking around for a while now. Yet, despite the versatility of the technology it hasn’t been adopted as widely as one might expect. Beyond Pokemon Go! of course. Some retailers have developed apps that allow you to ‘try before you...

By Philip Spurgeon | 10-03-2020

Automation is key in the workplace, particularly for streamlining processes and improving efficiency. Thanks to artificial intelligence, automating jobs is increasingly possible, and not merely a fantasy of sci-fi. Learn how AI can bolster automation in the wo...

By Moe Long | 09-03-2020

Although industrial robots today are managing to successfully relieve workers of the burden of carrying heavy loads, there has been less progress for people who work in certain more ‘hands on’ occupations, such as the care sector. Back complaints are one of th...

By Nnamdi Anyadike | 06-03-2020

Barcelona’s huge Mobile World Congress event may have been cancelled because of fears regarding coronavirus but the Embedded World electronics exhibition in Nuremberg went ahead despite some high level cancellations from companies like STMicroelectronics and M...

By Paul Whytock | 05-03-2020

While there have been many electronic devices which are ‘wearable’ for a good number of years, the next generation of wearable electronics is set to utilise textiles with built-in electronics. The next generation of wearable electronics widely revolves around...

By Liam Critchley | 04-03-2020

When Motorola announced its flexible smartphone, the news was met with a mix of excitement and cynicism. A flexible touchscreen was so far in the realms of science fiction that few could believe it could work. Gene Roddenberry’s Earth Final Conflict blew minds...

By Philip Spurgeon | 03-03-2020

European battery production has long lagged behind its competitor regions, namely Asia and the US. But efforts are now being made to catch up. The European Commission, which in 2017 launched the European Battery Alliance (EBA), sees battery production as “a st...

By Nnamdi Anyadike | 27-02-2020

A microchip particle accelerator that pushes electrons to 94% of the speed of light could be used for treating cancer or aiding research in biology or chemistry. Medical X-ray machines deliver a beam of radiation that is wider than the tumour and patients must...

By Rob Coppinger | 26-02-2020

A new arms race has been brewing for some time between NATO, Russia and China. Hypersonics, railguns and lasers have been among the top prizes. After decades of research and development - not to mention billions in spending - the three technologies are startin...

By Philip Spurgeon | 25-02-2020

Blockchain rose to prominence after Bitcoin skyrocketed in both price and popularity. After the success of Bitcoin, a slew of other cryptocurrencies debuted, such as Litecoin, Ethereum, and Monero. Cryptocurrencies operate using blockchain. Although blockchain...

By Moe Long | 21-02-2020

In-car LIDAR and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect driver gestures and drowsiness are being developed by Cisco Systems spinout Jungo Connectivity using Analog Devices’ technology. Drivers will be able to access in-car services just with hand gestures and...

By Rob Coppinger | 20-02-2020

Until a car battery can be charged in 5 minutes that can take car and driver on a non-stop 250 mile journey, fully electric vehicles will gain no real foothold in the US. That’s because Americans can drive into gas stations located everywhere that are open 24...

Articles | By Gary Elinoff | 19-02-2020