Inspired by nature, researchers have recently developed a new sensor platform that floats in the wind to travel far while recording a wide range of environmental data. What challenges does monitoring the environment present, what did the researchers develop, a...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 24-03-2022

The acquisition of ARM by Nvidia has fallen through, meaning that ARM remains neutral, but this failed acquisition may now see up to 1,000 jobs being lost in an effort to reduce operational costs. Why did the ARM acquisition fail, what does this mean for the p...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-03-2022

The Fitch Ratings have recently upgraded Microchip Technology from a BBB- to BBB, showing a positive outlook on its current debt situation. How did Microchip Technology get into $10bn of debt, what would happen if Microchip Technology went bust, and why should...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-03-2022

At Electropages, we have said in two separate articles how Clearview AI has used immoral practices by supplying law enforcement with a database of over 3 billion people. But the system is now being used to identify Russian agents active in Ukraine, which could...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 22-03-2022

Linux is a very powerful and popular operating system used extensively in the mobile, IoT, and server world. However, a new vulnerability has been discovered, and it is essential that systems are upgraded to patch the serious flaw that allows for arbitrary cod...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-03-2022

With sanctions against Russia well underway, Russia could start hitting back by not internally enforcing copyright and intellectual property protection. How does Russia allowing Pepper Pig IP infringement affect engineering, what impact would Russia breaking I...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-03-2022

Recently, controversial AI face recognition developer Clearview AI has received a €20m fine from the Italian data protection agency for unauthorised use and storage of private data. Why is Clearview AI regarded as highly unethical, what did Italy do in respons...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 18-03-2022

Recently, controversial AI face recognition developer Clearview AI has received a €20m fine from the Italian data protection agency for unauthorised use and storage of private data. Why is Clearview AI regarded as highly unethical, what did Italy do in respons...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 18-03-2022

Recently, researchers pursuing ever-smaller transistors have broken the record for the thinnest gate electrode at just one carbon atom, which may be the final record. Why are atomic-scale transistors challenging to manufacture, what did the researchers demonst...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-03-2022

A recent patent filing from Google shows their intention to use skin touch gestures to control their devices. What does the patent outline, what challenges would such a system face, and where could this lead in the future? What does the Google patent out...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-03-2022

Researchers have recently made more breakthroughs in developing flexible organic solar panels that could help usher in new wearable devices. What challenges do solar panel technologies face, what did the researchers achieve, and are wearable solar panels a goo...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 16-03-2022

Researchers have recently made more breakthroughs in developing flexible organic solar panels that could help usher in new wearable devices. What challenges do solar panel technologies face, what did the researchers achieve, and are wearable solar panels a goo...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 16-03-2022