Recently, a PhD student has announced the development of a smart sock that can be used to detect levels of potential stress in those with dementia and autism. What challenges do current wearable technologies face, what did the researcher develop, and how will...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-05-2022

A recent investigation has shown UK components used in Russian military equipment raising questions surrounding supply chains and end-user agreements. What do recovered parts tell us about the Russian army, what TT Electronics parts were found, and how do end-...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-05-2022

One advantage that ARM has always held is its neutral stance on customers, but new UK sanctions against Russia have now seen ARM technology denied to Russia. Why is ARM neutrality important, why do the new sanctions affect ARM, and will these sanctions help RI...

RISC-V | By Robin Mitchell | 10-05-2022

A recent report has revealed that Apple has initiated legal proceedings against the new RISC-V startup Rivos for theft of IP. What exactly has Apple claimed, how does this lawsuit show that RISC-V is a serious technology, and does RISC-V present a threat to cu...

RISC-V | By Robin Mitchell | 09-05-2022

Recently, 7 major Japanese tech companies have announced that they will be joining forces to try and reduce server power usage by up to 40%. Why are data centres a major point of concern for energy consumption, how will the 7 tackle this challenge, and does th...

By Robin Mitchell | 06-05-2022

Recently, researchers have created a sensor that can track environmental factors such as light and temperature, whose small size and weight allow it to be mounted on the back of a butterfly. Why are researchers interested in butterflies, what did the researche...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 05-05-2022

In order for RISC-V to become mainstream, it needs to be able to run modern operating systems, have accessible compilers, and be compatible with mainstream applications. Recently, Alibaba announced that it is getting closer to porting Android to RISC-V, which...

RISC-V | By Robin Mitchell | 04-05-2022

In this Electropages Exclusive, we visited a non-profit charity in Southampton to discover how they deal with e-waste, its opportunities for others, and the size of the e-waste problem. Electropages Exclusive – Jamie's Computers There is no questio...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 03-05-2022

French optic fibre operators recently experienced an unusual coordinated attack on their networks, with multiple key locations being physically cut. What exactly happened to the network, why are networks a key target, and how will operators protect networks in...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-05-2022

A new memory technology patented by Dell that could replace standard laptop RAM is currently the hot topic in the computer community, with some excited about its possibilities. In contrast, others fear increased prices and potential unfair repair practices. Wh...

By Robin Mitchell | 29-04-2022

Recently, researchers developed a computer and operating system that only uses non-volatile memory to demonstrate how effective such a setup could be. What challenges do non-volatile memories present, what did the researchers develop, and could it lead to a fu...

RISC-V | By Robin Mitchell | 28-04-2022

Dorset Council has recently announced that it will increase its use of IoT sensors in the homes of vulnerable people to help identify those that may be in danger. How can IoT devices play a key role in active safety monitoring, what do the IoT sensors do, and...

IoT | By Robin Mitchell | 28-04-2022