Insights

The blog posts that delve into the electronics industry's trends, offering insights and commentary on topics like robotics, e-waste solutions, green energy, electric vehicles, and security. Additionally, the articles investigate innovative approaches to address global challenges.


Will the Semiconductor Chip Shortage Morph Into Over-Supply & Tumbling Prices?

Many industries worldwide are still struggling to purchase adequate semiconductor stocks to enable them to manufacture a sufficient product to meet customer demand. Prime among these industries are car makers who are feeling the effects of the car chip shortag...

By Paul Whytock | 14-11-2022

Researchers Develop Drone Capable of Locating Wi-Fi Devices

Recently, researchers demonstrated a drone with multiple Wi-Fi SoCs that is able to locate precisely where Wi-Fi devices are located, even through walls which introduces numerous security challenges. What exactly did the researchers design, how can it be used...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-11-2022

Paper Electronics: Researchers Further Move Towards Fully Disposable Electronics

One dream that many researchers are desperately trying to realise is fully disposable electronics, but numerous technical and environmental challenges must be solved. Recently, researchers from the US demonstrated a prototype of what could be argued as the wor...

By Robin Mitchell | 08-11-2022

The Power Of Nature: How IoT Clams Help Keep Polish Water Safe

In a recent video published by Tom Scott, the rumours of clams being used to check the condition of water sources in Poland really is true, and the engineering behind the system is truly ingenious. What challenges does water treatment present, how are clams us...

By Robin Mitchell | 07-11-2022

Rising Energy Costs Are Driving Demand In Automation & Robotics

A recent report from sifted.eu describes how the increase in energy prices and cost of living are seeing investors turn to automation, but while the article goes into great depth regarding the investors and technology, it doesn’t quite describe how exactly aut...

By Robin Mitchell | 07-11-2022

Ion-Sensitive Transistors Developed For Cancer Detection

Recently, researchers from Japan have demonstrated an ion-sensitive transistor that can detect trace amounts of cancer cells in blood samples. What challenges does traditional cancer screening present, what did the researchers demonstrate, and why are transist...

By Jack Pollard | 04-11-2022

Is ARM Changing Its Licensing Model? Apparently, And According To Qualcomm, It’s Not Good

While nothing has been officially confirmed, Qualcomm has accused ARM of unfair practices in its desire to change licensing terms that would have a major effect on OEMs. What exactly has Qualcomm accused ARM of, how would this affect OEM manufacturers, and is...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-11-2022

How Smartphones Could Help Prevent Crushes At Events

No words can describe the sadness surrounding the recent crush in South Korea, but such events may be avoidable in the future with the use of smartphones. What challenges do mass events present, how could smartphones hold the key to safety, and what challenges...

By Robin Mitchell | 02-11-2022

Researchers develop disposable wearable UV sensor

UV exposure is dangerous to human health due to the cancer risk it carries which is why wearing sun cream and keeping out of extreme sunlight is important. Recognising the difficulties in detecting UV exposure, researchers recently developed a wearable UV sens...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-10-2022

Tesla Modified? Twitter User Suspects Changing Vehicle Parameters During Tests

A recent tweet from an influential Twitter user could have potentially landed Tesla in hot water after it was discovered that the code inside Tesla vehicles contains the location of various vehicle testing grounds. What exactly happened with the tweet, is this...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-10-2022

Windfall Tax On Energy Companies (Too Darn Right!)

Recently, the media has been in a frenzy over the UK government's plan to issue a windfall tax on the renewable sector, but the UK government is indeed right to do so. Why is the media foaming at the mouth, why does the green energy sector deserve to be taxed,...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-10-2022

Should AI Have The Power To Enforce Laws? Police To Use AI To Identify Bad Drivers

Recently, Police in Devon and Cornwall have announced the use of a new technology that leverages AI to automatically identify those committing driving offences, including using a mobile at the wheel and not using a seatbelt. What challenges does bad driving pr...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-10-2022

Researchers Develop Wearable Fabric With Integrated Solar Cells

Recently, researchers have demonstrated a new wearable fabric that is able to generate as much as 400mW thanks to integrated solar cells. What challenges do wearable electronics face, what did the researchers present, and how is this demonstration a practical...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-10-2022

MIT Researchers Develop General Optimiser Tool For Any Autonomous Robotic System

Recently, researchers from MIT announced the development of an optimiser tool that can be applied to any autonomous robotic system. What challenges does robotics introduce to engineers, what did the MIT researchers do, and how will the development of generic p...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-10-2022