In less than a decade, the number of IoT devices has exponentially grown, and they are found in almost all places, including homes, offices, and factories. But while these simple internet-enabled devices have proven themselves to be extraordinarily useful, th...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-06-2024

Recently, an NHS hospital in London was the victim of a large-scale ransomware attack, with patients missing out on much-needed procedures and preventing staff access to key records. As the hospital comes to grips with the consequences of this latest attack,...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-06-2024

Wide Bandgap Semiconductors deliver the power for EVs. Image source: Infineon  Key Takeaways about Power Semiconductors for Electric Vehicles:  Generating the energy needed by EVs isn’t without ecological consequences.  The employment of Wide Bandgap...

By Gary Elinoff | 06-06-2024

SoftBank's Arm is gearing up to enter the AI chip market, with plans to launch its own AI chips by next year. This move comes as the competition in the AI chip sector intensifies, with Arm aiming to develop a prototype by Spring 2025 and commence mass product...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-06-2024

With Toshiba's NAND flash memory unit going for sale, Apple Inc, Amazon.com Inc, and Google are reportedly among the bidders. The sale, if completed, could raise at least $9 billion for the Japanese conglomerate, marking a critical deal in the electronics ind...

By Robin Mitchell | 31-05-2024

Despite numerous warnings from government action, posters, and public announcements, there are many drivers who still drive while tired. Recognising the dangers of tired driving, one company has developed a solution to detect tired and distracted drivers, whi...

By Robin Mitchell | 30-05-2024

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and King's College London have developed an ultra-low power 2D transistor that mimics the collision-avoidance neurons of locusts, aiming to enhance autonomous robots and vehicles. It is hoped that thi...

By Robin Mitchell | 30-05-2024

Remember the days of Microsoft DOS? Well, if DOS is something that you loved (or still love), you can now view all the original source code thanks to Microsoft finally releasing the source code of DOS to the public. How was Microsoft DOS significant in the co...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-05-2024

No matter where you look, AI seems to be taking over everything. While many are content with services provided by companies such as OpenAI and Nvidia, there are those in the tech industry who detest this reliance. Now, Apple is looking to develop its own AI s...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-05-2024

The United States is gearing up to significantly boost its domestic chip manufacturing capacity and control a substantial portion of advanced chip production by 2032, a move propelled by the Chips Act subsidy boost. With China lagging behind in advanced chip...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-05-2024

While there are many who praise the efforts of Tesla, the numerous recalls that it has seen over its vehicles lead many to wonder whether or not Tesla is on its last legs. Now that a further 2 million vehicles have been recalled, the US auto regulator is step...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-05-2024

GaN compared to SiC and classical silicon. Modified Image source:  AVNET   Key Takeaways about The Evolution of GaN in Consumer Electronics:   Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) are technologies that are replacing Silicon-based power devices...

By Gary Elinoff | 20-05-2024

IBM has recently announced the integration of Meta Llama 3, the latest open large language model from Meta, into its Watsonx AI and data platform, expanding its model library for enterprise innovation. This collaboration between IBM and Meta aims to advance o...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-05-2024

Intel's recent announcement to become the world's second-largest foundry by 2030 marks a significant shift in focus compared to its decision to exit the ASIC design services business 20 years ago. Back then, Intel's move to discontinue its ASIC services unit...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-05-2024