Recently, researchers have developed an organic transistor that can be electrically programmed to perform different logic functions. What challenges does hardware present, what did the researchers develop, and what advantages would programmable hardware presen...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-05-2022

We all know there is a worldwide semiconductor device shortage, and we know what's causing it and what needs to happen to resolve it. But knowing is very different from actually solving a globally complex situation of mega proportions. Reasons for the shortage...

By Paul Whytock | 23-05-2022

Recently, Google announced that it will be funding a new initiative that will seek to improve the security of the most important open-source projects. What challenges does open-source software present, what will Google be doing, and what should engineers consi...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-05-2022

A group of cyber-researchers recently revealed an experiment that can recover audio inside a room by measuring the light reflected from reflective objects such as cans. How is modern technology enabling new types of attacks, what did the researchers present, a...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-05-2022

Recently, researchers from the University of Cambridge demonstrated an algae-powered battery able to produce electricity for over a year. What are biobatteries, what did the researchers demonstrate, and how could such power sources be useful for remote IoT app...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-05-2022

This year, RT-Thread is launching a global conference to discuss key facts surrounding the use of RT-Thread in IoT environments, the importance of RISC-V, and how engineers can improve documentation and API standards. What is RT-Thread? Before jumping into the...

IoT | By Robin Mitchell | 18-05-2022

In this first instalment of “Ask The Experts”, we interviewed Travis Neumann, Special Projects Manager from Omnetics, about their Special Projects Lab, what challenges they face when designing custom connectors, and where connector technology may go. Who...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-05-2022

A recent announcement from major tech companies, including Apple, Google, and Microsoft, outlines plans to move away from password authentication in favour of FIDO. What challenges do passwords present, what is FIDO, and what benefits will it have? What...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-05-2022

Recently, Royal Mail announced that it plans to create a fleet of over 500 drones to deliver mail to remote residents to improve logistics and reduce costs. What challenges do remote residents present to Royal Mail, what will Royal Mail explore, and could this...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-05-2022

Recently, researchers have developed a wearable sensor for plants that can detect signs of thirst before any visible signs show. What challenges does plant care present, what did the researchers do, and how could such sensors help farming of the future?...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 16-05-2022

A large cyberattack that affected Viasat moments before the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been determined to have been orchestrated by Russia. What exactly did the attack do, how did the malware damage modems, and was there any measurable impact on Ukraine f...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-05-2022

The demand for cloud streaming of games and powerful processors is becoming more popular, but many technical challenges still persist. Why is the concept of Cloud Computing not new, what challenges will new streaming services face, and will remote computing ev...

By Robin Mitchell | 13-05-2022