The rise in tracking devices such as the Apple AirTag has helped thousands around the world to track lost luggage, figure out where car keys have been placed, and even identify if airport staff have stolen gifts from abroad. However, the rise in Bluetooth stal...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 11-05-2023

The rise in tracking devices such as the Apple AirTag has helped thousands around the world to track lost luggage, figure out where car keys have been placed, and even identify if airport staff have stolen gifts from abroad. However, the rise in Bluetooth stal...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 11-05-2023

There is no doubt that AI has taken the world by storm, but as the tech giant IBM continues to grow, it has recently announced that it has suspended 7,800 new job hirings as IBM looks to see if AI can replace workers in these roles. What challenges does AI pre...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 10-05-2023

Recently, researchers from MIT demonstrated a new technology that allows atomically thin transistors to be fabricated on top of pre-existing silicon dies, paving the way for future devices with multiple transistor layers.  However, as the size of transistors c...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 09-05-2023

For the past thirty years, chipmakers that have consistently supported automotive companies with supplies of semiconductor devices were considered somewhat unfairly as the pedestrians of the global chip-making community. During that time, it was fair to say th...

Semiconductors | By Paul Whytock | 09-05-2023

For the past thirty years, chipmakers that have consistently supported automotive companies with supplies of semiconductor devices were considered somewhat unfairly as the pedestrians of the global chip-making community. During that time, it was fair to say th...

Insights | By Paul Whytock | 09-05-2023

Recently, new side-channel attacks have been identified in multiple Intel processors where data can be leaked through the EFLAGS register. What is a side-channel attack, how does the vulnerability work, and what challenges does this pose to engineers? What are...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 05-05-2023

Recently, new side-channel attacks have been identified in multiple Intel processors where data can be leaked through the EFLAGS register. What is a side-channel attack, how does the vulnerability work, and what challenges does this pose to engineers? What are...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 05-05-2023

In a more unusual direction, researchers recently demonstrated a functioning transistor made from balsa wood that they hope will allow for future sensors to be integrated inside living plants. What challenges does sensor integration into living plants present,...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 04-05-2023

In a more unusual direction, researchers recently demonstrated a functioning transistor made from balsa wood that they hope will allow for future sensors to be integrated inside living plants. What challenges does sensor integration into living plants present,...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 04-05-2023

Recently, a Colorado-based company, Biofire, has been developing a Smart Gun that utilises biometrics to allow only authorised users to discharge the weapon. This article explores the challenges firearms face concerning safety, how Biofire plans to use biometr...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 03-05-2023

Recently, a Colorado-based company, Biofire, has been developing a Smart Gun that utilises biometrics to allow only authorised users to discharge the weapon. This article explores the challenges firearms face concerning safety, how Biofire plans to use biometr...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 03-05-2023