The retail industry has been deploying all kinds of tactics to improve sales ever since the first market stalls were developed by man, but the rise of modern technologies such as Bluetooth tracking, Wi-Fi, and apps is giving way to more invasive marketing tech...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-05-2023

As the world's semiconductor supply slowly stabilises after the COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the world continue to invest in local foundries to try and prevent future supply chain challenges. Now, the EU has announced that it will be piloting a new moni...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-05-2023

A recent announcement from Intel could see newer processors drop backward compatibility with older 16-bit systems, which would help remove redundant systems and irrelevant hardware. What challenges does backward compatibility introduce, what would the x86S pro...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-05-2023

Recently, researchers demonstrated a new side-channel attack against ARM TrustZone at the Black Hat Asia conference, but ARM has stated that the attack provides little threat to current ARM cores. What challenges do side-channel attacks present, what exactly w...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-05-2023

As ChatGPT takes the world by storm, there is growing concern regarding the role that AI plays in society and whether humanity should hold off from its integration. After a series of serious data breaches, Samsung is threatening its employees against using Cha...

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...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-05-2023

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...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-05-2023

Recently, the UK and the US have been working on a system designed to detect airborne hazards around developed areas, such as towns and cities, with the goal of providing an early warning system against chemical, biological, and nuclear compounds. What dangers...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-04-2023

Recently, employees from Samsung Fab had been permitted to use ChatGPT, an increasingly popular AI model with numerous capabilities yet certain limitations, to aid in work tasks like coding, notes, and explanations, but over the course of 20 days, three occasi...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-04-2023

As the West continues to tighten restrictions against China’s access to semiconductors, China has started to fight back with the development of its own semiconductor tools, launching probes into Western facilities like Micron Technology located in China and ev...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-04-2023

Recently, NEC and the Red Cross have co-developed an AI tool that can predict high-risk areas for landmines, a crucial step in helping war-torn countries such as Ukraine demine and prevent civilian casualties. With the ability to detect hidden and scattered ex...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-04-2023

Gordon Moore, the co-founder of Intel and a pioneer in modern computing, recently passed away, leaving behind an immeasurable impact on the technology industry. His contributions, ranging from memory chips and microprocessors to his famous prediction, Moore's...

By Robin Mitchell | 29-03-2023

Researchers from ETH Zurich have made significant progress in the field of wearable electronics by developing a new textile sensor with greater sensitivity for detecting strain. This breakthrough was made possible by taking advantage of flexible technologies,...

By Robin Mitchell | 28-03-2023

Researchers from UCLA have developed a new wearable device that can detect single-neuron activity in the brain, overcoming challenges in monitoring brain activity using non-invasive methods. This breakthrough in neuron detection and data processing can lead to...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-03-2023