Recently, researchers from the University of Texas and Sandia National Laboratories announced the development of a graphene-based transistor that exhibits properties similar to neurons. What is neuromorphic computing, what did the researchers develop, and how...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-08-2022

As Tesla strives to develop self-driving vehicles, beta releases to the public allow Tesla to test their systems in real-world environments, but is this type of testing putting customers’ lives at risk? What challenges do self-driving vehicles present, how is...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-08-2022

Recently, a cybersecurity researcher demonstrated a vulnerability in the Starlink network using a $25 device made from off-the-shelf parts. What challenges does Starlink face as an internet service, what did the researcher demonstrate, and does this spell disa...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-08-2022

Recently, an air traveller used an Apple AirTag to locate her missing luggage, which resulted in the arrest of an airline worker with over $16,000 of luggage recovered. What exactly happened at the airport, how do Apple AirTags work, and do they present privac...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 16-08-2022

Recently, an air traveller used an Apple AirTag to locate her missing luggage, which resulted in the arrest of an airline worker with over $16,000 of luggage recovered. What exactly happened at the airport, how do Apple AirTags work, and do they present privac...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 16-08-2022

Researchers have recently developed new optical sensors that can easily be integrated into mattresses and allow patient data to be obtained. What challenges do beds present with patients, what did the researchers develop, and how can integrated sensors help pa...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-08-2022

Recently, researchers demonstrated a prototype for a paper battery that is activated when in contact with water and have touted their design as a battery with a water-activated switch. What challenges do disposable electronics present, how does the paper batte...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 15-08-2022

What do you get when you mix government money and communism? Answer, corruption and incompetence. Recently investments from the Chinese government into home-grown semiconductors have already seen multiple corruption charges filed against fund managers due to p...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 12-08-2022

Recently, researchers demonstrated an anemometer that utilises solid materials that help to significantly reduce drag while simultaneously reducing energy consumption and improving performance. What challenges does wind present to autonomous drone systems, wha...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-08-2022

Recently, IBM announced that it is suing start-up company Winsopia for acting as a front by LzLabs to obtain intellectual property on its mainframes and software. What challenges do ageing systems present, why is IBM fighting these two companies, and are we se...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-08-2022

Recently, researchers from the University of Chicago demonstrated a wearable sensor able to record biodata with the help of an integrated neuromorphic chip. What challenges do wearable medical sensors face, what did the researchers develop, and how can such de...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-08-2022

Recognising the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry, Hyundai recently announced that it will be manufacturing its own automotive semiconductors to help secure its own supply chain as it moves into the electric vehicle industry. Why are EVs particula...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 08-08-2022