In The News

The In The News section is your go-to source for the latest developments, trends, and updates in the electronics industry. From breaking news on technological advancements to insights into the newest component releases, this section keeps you informed and engaged.


UK Government to Scan All UK Internet-Connected Devices to Assess Country Security

Recently, the UK Government announced that the National Cyber Security Centre will launch a massive program to identify all internet-connected devices in the UK to determine the risk of threat from cyber warfare. What challenges has the mass integration of int...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-11-2022

Stirling Council to Install IoT Sensors in Social Housing to Improve Living Conditions

Living conditions are a major factor in health, but trying to ensure living conditions in dwellings can be challenging, especially when trying to identify moisture, mould growth, and heating inefficiencies. What challenges do homeowners face, what is Stirling...

By Robin Mitchell | 09-11-2022

Police Trial Sound Sensors To Stop Loud Drivers

While loud sports cars may be the interest of car enthusiasts, the vast majority of people dislike loud speeding vehicles that either backfire or use cheap exhausts. To try and tackle the situation, Police in West Yorkshire will trial a new sound camera that w...

By Robin Mitchell | 31-10-2022

US threatened, Apple backed down – Apple to U-turn on using Chinese memory chips

Last month, Apple announced that it would be using a Chinese company for memory chips in its upcoming products, but the US government decided to flex and put Apple in its place. Why did Apple consider using Chinese-sourced memory chips, why did the US governme...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-10-2022

Siemens SIMATIC PLCs (Security Bug Reveals Hardcoded Universal Key)

Once again, another networked device has been found to implement some 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 PLCs, how does poor s...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-10-2022

IKEA joins forces with Kodiak to trial self-driving truck deliveries

As self-driving vehicles inch closer towards reality, furniture giant IKEA recently announced a partnership with Kodiak which specialise in AI and autonomous driving systems. What challenges does the trucking industry face, what will the new partnership aim to...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-10-2022

Tesla To Remove Ultrasonic Sensors, A Recipe For Disaster?

Recently, Tesla announced that it will be removing ultrasonic sensors on its vehicles and moving towards total reliance on its vision-based AI. Why do cars utilise different sensing technologies, why is Tesla moving towards vision-only, and will this be a disa...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-10-2022

All Hail USB-C! EU Votes for a Standard Cable, Sorry Apple :/

It’s official, USB-C is now the European standard for communication and charging, so Apple will now have to go cry in a corner and develop coping strategies. Why has the EU introduced this legislation, will this hurt innovation, and why has USB-C become the st...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-10-2022

IKEA Smart Bulb Vulnerability: Another Reason Not to Integrate Smart Homes?

Recently, researchers announced the discovery of a new security flaw found in IKEA smart bulbs that allows for remote control and ownership. What exactly is the vulnerability, how could such a vulnerability be avoided, and is this further evidence against smar...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-10-2022

Torfaen Council to Spend £71,000 on Automation to Improve Services

It is often said that the role of those in government and councils could be done by robots, and Torfaen Council seems to be intent on testing this theory. What challenges have councils faced the past two years, what will the new system hope to provide, and wha...

By Robin Mitchell | 07-10-2022

Tesla to Unveil Optimus Robot Soon, Prepared to be Disappointed

At the end of this month, Tesla will be hosting an AI event where their latest robot, Optimus, is expected to be unveiled, but it is likely to be a disappointment for those who understand robotics and the engineering behind it. What benefits does a general rob...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-10-2022

Tesla Megapack Catches Fire: Should Lithium-ion be Avoided for Grid Energy?

After a year of being installed, a Tesla Megapack caught fire in California, which firefighters were able to contain but not put out. What challenges does lithium-ion present, what happened at the Megapack site, and does this indicate that lithium-ion is unsui...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-10-2022

Liz Truss to Push ARM for UK Listing

With the Nvidia acquisition of ARM having failed, ARM now intends to go public, but instead of listing in the UK, ARM is intending to list on the US market. What exactly does Liz Truss intend to do, why is ARM a particular cause for concern, and is it right fo...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-10-2022

EU to Introduce IoT Cybersecurity Legislation

Recognising the challenges presented by the wide-scale implementation of IoT devices, the EU is to introduce new cybersecurity legislation targeting manufacturers and developers of IoT solutions. What challenges do IoT devices present, what will the legislatio...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-09-2022