Deer graze under a National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) photovoltaic (PV) array. Incorporating native vegetation under and around solar panels can create a habitat for local wildlife and insects while also improving soil conditions. Image source: NREL ...

By Gary Elinoff | 02-05-2024

Key Things to Know: Sanctions and technological isolation significantly impact Russia's electronics sector, leading to widespread production issues and technological stagnation. A recent report reveals that almost half of Russia's semiconductor parts...

By Robin Mitchell | 01-05-2024

Key Things to Know: Advancing Beyond Silicon: Researchers have developed the world's first n-channel diamond-based transistor, marking a significant step beyond traditional silicon limitations in semiconductor technology. Addressing Moore's Law Chall...

By Robin Mitchell | 30-04-2024

Key Things to Know: AI integration in local environments faces significant challenges such as data privacy, skill gaps, and ethical issues. Intel, in collaboration with Microsoft, is pushing for dedicated AI chips in PCs to manage complex AI tasks ef...

By Robin Mitchell | 29-04-2024

Key Things to Know: Economic Pressures Lead to Insurance Switches: Increased living costs are prompting consumers to consider switching insurers for incentives like free smart home devices. Privacy and Security Risks of IoT: Smart home devices introd...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-04-2024

Image source: Ambiq   Key Takeaways about Battery Powered AI devices:    Battery-powered devices are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) for improved performance.   AI devices operating at the edge must be power-stingy.  Devices that exploit th...

By Gary Elinoff | 24-04-2024

Key Things to Know: Telecommunication Transformation: The transition from traditional copper cables to advanced fibre optics has significantly upgraded the UK's telecommunications, providing higher bandwidth and faster data speeds.  Smart City Initia...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-04-2024

Key Things to Know: Challenges in Wearable Electronics: Wearable medical devices face significant challenges such as data security, accuracy, interoperability, regulatory compliance, and user experience, which must be addressed to enhance their effective...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-04-2024

Key Things to Know: AI's rapid advancement poses significant challenges and opportunities for job markets and societal norms, with automation potentially displacing millions of jobs. Ethical concerns, data privacy, and the need for transparent AI gov...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-04-2024

Key Things to Know: RISC-V's Growth: Since its introduction, RISC-V has rapidly become one of the three major processor architectures, highlighted by significant adoption in China and innovations like Alibaba's open-source laptop. Early Challenges: I...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-04-2024

Key Things to Know: AI Integration into Apple Devices: Apple is in active negotiations with Google to integrate Google's Gemini AI technology into iPhone products, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and user experiences. Challenges of AI Development:...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-04-2024

Key Things to Know: Innovative Ingestible Sensor: Researchers have developed a new ingestible capsule equipped with microfabricated, flexible, wireless pressure sensors that provide detailed insights into gastrointestinal motility, surpassing traditional...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-04-2024

Key Things to Know: Neuralink's Breakthrough: Demonstrated the use of a brain-chip implant enabling a paralysed man to control a computer cursor with his thoughts, marking a significant milestone in neural engineering and medical science. Engineering...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-04-2024

Key Things to Know: Space-based communication, crucial for over 50 years, faces challenges such as signal delays, reduced bandwidth, and environmental interferences. SEN.COM, a UK-based firm, is set to demonstrate its advanced 4K video streami...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-04-2024