The M1 development has showcased the advantage of custom-made Silicon Chips for Apple, and Apple will now opt for in-house Network and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity chips over Broadcom. With companies turning to custom Silicon for their ASIC, FPGA, CPU, MCU, So...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-01-2023

Recently, the UK government announced that it plans to introduce new legislation to raise the minimum efficiency needed by lights, thereby reducing the UK’s energy consumption and CO2 emissions. What energy challenges has the UK faced, what would the new propo...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-01-2023

It is rare for a government to do something right, but in a strange turn of events, the UK government has recently announced new legislation that makes a requirement for almost all new homes in England to have gigabit connections. What challenges does technolo...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-01-2023

A recent partnership between Qualcomm and Iridium will see satellite connectivity in some future Android devices. What challenges does current world connectivity face, how will the partnership enable satellite connectivity, and why does Iridium provide better...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-01-2023

As RISC-V continues to increase in popularity, many businesses are now turning to the processor architecture, including Google, which has just recently announced that RISC-V will become a major platform supported by Android. Why has RISC-V become so popular so...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-01-2023

As the UK braces for a cold winter with high energy costs and potentially limited gas supplies, National Grid has recently announced that it will not be deploying its scheme that would see people paid for using less energy. Why is the UK suffering energy chall...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-12-2022

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