To tackle the misuse of disabled parking spaces, the city of San Sebastian in Spain will trial new parking sensors that will not only detect illegal parking but also help those with disabilities find their nearest parking spot. What challenges do drivers face...

By Robin Mitchell | 14-12-2022

The ongoing worldwide semiconductor shortages have made the importance of secure semiconductor supply chains abundantly clear, and in recognition of their significance, the UK government has now announced a new plan to research potential initiatives to boost t...

By Robin Mitchell | 13-12-2022

As the capabilities of AI continue to improve, the medical industry is still very reluctant to utilise AI, but this may no longer be the case now that Google AI algorithms are being integrated into mammogram machinery. Why does AI face resistance in the medica...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-12-2022

In continuation with Moore’s Law, Intel has recently announced that it fully intends to achieve 1 trillion transistor devices by 2030. What challenges do engineers face when shrinking transistor sizes, how would Intel achieve a 1 trillion transistor device, an...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-12-2022

With the UK Government’s intention to work towards decarbonisation, a new programme has been launched that will provide £1.5m to fund a new virtual centre of excellence as well as numerous outside AI projects. What challenges does decarbonisation face, what ha...

By Robin Mitchell | 08-12-2022

IBM seems to be facing a challenge in the market as customers are jumping ship from its Mainframe servers and off-the-shelf software solutions and instead turning to competitors such as Micro Focus and Winsopia, forcing IBM to adapt to the changing market by o...

By Robin Mitchell | 06-12-2022

Some months ago, we reported on the acquisition of a Welsh semiconductor plant by a Dutch company that is entirely owned by a Chinese business, and while we felt that there were limited risks at the time, the UK government has now ordered the new owners to sel...

By Robin Mitchell | 06-12-2022

Concerned with the testing standards performed by environmental agencies in the UK, the Dorset council plans to introduce its own real-time testing standards to monitor pollution levels at its piers and beaches. Why have beaches suffered from pollution issues,...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-12-2022

With the rise of AI and Deepfakes, many researchers are increasingly concerned with their ability to spread false information and mislead, but Intel has recently developed a tool to detect Deepfakes in real-time. What challenges do Deepfakes present, what has...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-12-2022

As Russia and China present the world with numerous difficulties, including war and security, the West continues to build up its defences both in the physical and digital worlds. Recently, the EU announced their intention to create a satellite network that wil...

By Robin Mitchell | 30-11-2022

In another turbulent week, US lawmakers have introduced more restrictions against the use of Chinese telecommunication equipment, and China has pushed for manufacturers to use 100% Chinese-sourced parts. What challenges has China presented to the world, what h...

By Robin Mitchell | 29-11-2022

As Microsoft continues to pursue its use of OpenAI to generate code, one programmer and lawyer in the US has launched a lawsuit against Microsoft for its development. Why has the lawyer launched this lawsuit, is there any merit in it, and could this be problem...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-11-2022

Once again, another networked device has been found to implement shockingly poor security features with the use of a universal private key that is common to all devices across its product range. What exactly happened with the SIMATIC range of PLCs, how does po...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-11-2022

With AI imagery taking the world by storm after winning a competition against humans, there are growing concerns about its use, with some even claiming that AI art could be illegal. How far has AI come in the last few decades, why are there legal concerns surr...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-11-2022