Recent earning reports from tech giants Intel and Samsung reveal a marked decrease in revenue from the consumer electronics sector, largely due to the persistent shortage of memory technology components like NAND and DRAM chips. The COVID-19 pandemic, along wi...

By Robin Mitchell | 06-02-2023

Recently, researchers in Brazil developed a portable medical sensor that can identify and detect the presence of heavy metals, such as lead and cadmium, in human sweat. This new technology allows individuals to screen and diagnose themselves for exposure to po...

By Robin Mitchell | 30-01-2023

Despite its age, the trusty hard disk drive (HDD), with its vast storage capacity and cost-effective nature, still reigns supreme in the data storage world, dominating newer technologies like the speedy solid-state drive (SSD). What challenges do memory techno...

By Jack Pollard | 27-01-2023

Recently, researchers demonstrated how Wi-Fi and advanced imaging technology, using scientific and engineering principles, can detect people in a room and determine their pose, but media reports, despite facts and logic, falsely claim it can "see through walls...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-01-2023

With the semiconductor shortage showing signs of improvement, engineers now have the chance to explore new hardware platforms and alternatives. The current supply chain issues present challenges but also present a golden opportunity for technologies such as RI...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-01-2023

Deep learning-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) can detect and diagnose certain cancers equally well as qualified humans, and in certain situations, it can do it better, faster and tirelessly.  Expert human radiologists and oncologists often have to look at h...

By Paul Whytock | 16-01-2023

While there is no question that fibre optics are superior for data transmission, they are never found in consumer devices due to the lack of technologies surrounding optical systems. What challenges do modern electronics face, what advantages do optical fibres...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-01-2023

In what can only be described as an odd move, PM Rishi Sunak recently announced intentions to teach maths until 18. While there may be some reasoning behind this move, one could argue that cybersecurity and technology are far more critical to teach. What chall...

By Robin Mitchell | 13-01-2023

While urine may be a waste product, it can reveal a lot about human health, but actively trying to monitor its contents is difficult Recently, Withings has announced the development of an active urine sensing system that makes urine tracking hands-free and con...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-01-2023

While hydrogen may appear to be a green fuel, the truth is that most hydrogen is damaging to the climate due to how it is produced. But while researchers continue to find ways of generating green energy, photocatalytic converters may be the solution. What chal...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-01-2023

As IoT devices continue to increase in popularity, concerns for the climate and environment are pushing engineers to find alternative technologies when developing new IoT devices, and “Large Scale Electronics” are one area that shows promise. What challenges d...

By Robin Mitchell | 09-01-2023

Reports have recently revealed that wind energy accounted for more than 80% of the UK’s, breaking all renewable records. However, while many tout this as demonstrating the power of wind, it actually demonstrates the continuing challenges faced with renewables...

By Robin Mitchell | 09-01-2023

Cables and connectors are integral to modern electronics, providing power and communication over great distances. While cables and connectors are useful for everyday applications, some may prefer flex cables, especially when board-to-board connections are need...

By Robin Mitchell | 06-01-2023

Recently, researchers from Arizona State University announced plans to develop a power transistor using diamonds and boron nitride to overcome the numerous challenges current electronic devices face. What challenges do power electronics face, what do the resea...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-01-2023