As smartwatches continue to increase in popularity, researchers are looking at how they can be used to improve the health and well-being of their users. Now, researchers from the UK have determined that smartwatches could be used to detect Parkinson’s seven ye...

By Robin Mitchell | 06-07-2023

Whether it’s not enough lithium or the dependence on fossil-derived fuels, there seem to be multiple factors preventing the green energy transformation that the world desperately needs. Now, a new report has shed light on the electrical grid and how it may not...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-07-2023

While SoCs and SoMs have been praised by the engineering community, they do introduce several challenges. Why have SoCs and SoMs become so popular, what challenges do they introduce, and how could engineers work around these issues? Why have SoCs and SoMs beco...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-07-2023

As the space industry continues to grow, engineers routinely look for methods to reduce the weight of payloads going into space, whether it is new materials or unique design concepts. Printed electronics is one area of interest that could help minimise payload...

By Robin Mitchell | 29-06-2023

Semiconductors, the tiny chips that power our modern world, have become a major point of contention in international trade disputes. These chips are critical components in everything from smartphones and computers to cars and military equipment. As such, they...

By Robin Mitchell | 28-06-2023

As the nature of cyberattacks continues to increase in complexity, engineers are facing increasing pressure to develop new methods to protect devices. Recently, researchers demonstrated a side-channel attack against a power LED of a smart card reader from 60 f...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-06-2023

The introduction of 5G networks was supposed to usher in a new era of technology, with wide-scale IoT deployments, connected cars, and high-speed internet. However, it seems that the deployment of 5G hasn’t proven to be the success it claimed it would be. What...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-06-2023

Despite the fact that legislation is being introduced to improve cybersecurity in modern IoT devices, legacy products that remain in active use are contributing to numerous cyberattacks, with the number of IoT-based attacks increasing by five times.  The Nokia...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-06-2023

IoT devices have long been beneficial for remote control, gathering data, and empowering AI, but just like most technological developments, their advantages are far greater than engineers had originally anticipated. Now, researchers around the world are turnin...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-06-2023

Recently, Senoptica Technologies announced the development of a printable sensor that can be used in food packaging to determine if food has started to expire. What challenges does food expiration present, what did Senoptica Technologies develop, and how can i...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-06-2023

As AI continues to permeate various industries, concerns are escalating about its potential impacts and the significant societal shifts it could trigger, which may not always be beneficial. A new article published by the Telegraph highlights how AI is now bein...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-06-2023

For the longest time, those who swear by EVs would argue that they are more cost-effective due to their lower running costs. However, recent reports indicate that changes in electric prices have now made them more expensive to run compared to fossil fuel vehic...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-06-2023

Recently, researchers from UNSW Sydney published their findings on a newly developed stretchable electronics technology that is expected to help accelerate the organ-on-chip industry. What challenges does live-tissue testing present, what did the researchers d...

By Robin Mitchell | 13-06-2023

Paul Whytock, a seasoned technology correspondent with over thirty years of experience in the electronics industry and a former design engineer with Ford Motor Company, explores the shift from C++ to Rust in automotive software.  Automotive Software's Evolutio...

By Paul Whytock | 12-06-2023