Reports are coming in that hidden malicious code can be executed on GPUs. Why are GPUs a particular problem for security? What did the recent reports say about GPS security, and is this a classic example of how Hardware security will become imperative in futur...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-09-2021

Recently, Apple announced that users should be careful when using their iPhones in areas of intense vibration, such as cars and bikes. What causes Apple products to fail under vibration, why should customers be more careful when using devices, and what does th...

By Sam Brown | 15-09-2021

Recently, Western Digital announced its latest memory solution, OptiNAND, which combines solid-state drives with regular hard drives (HDD). What challenges do Flash and HDDs face, what does OptiNAND do, and how will it help with computing in the future?...

By Sam Brown | 14-09-2021

Recently, researchers have been able to develop functional complementary organic transistors and successfully demonstrated a NOT gate. Why is complementary logic so important, what did the researchers develop, and how could it help the field of flexible and we...

By Sam Brown | 14-09-2021

3D printing technologies have gained much traction in different sectors, including in one of the most highly regulated industries—the medical industry. 3D printing has already gained a lot of interest for creating surgical tools and implants, and the interest...

By Liam Critchley | 14-09-2021

The IoT revolution helped push electronics to new frontiers with the development of cellular IoT, self-powering devices, and mass data collection, but this came at the cost of large-scale security vulnerabilities. What does the next wave of robotic advancement...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 13-09-2021

Recently, Xiaomi announced the production of their Cyberdog, which looks an awful lot like Boston Dynamics Spot. What features does the new Cyberdog have, how does it compare to Boston Dynamics, and is it a cheap imitation of Boston dynamics? What is the...

By Robin Mitchell | 13-09-2021

The NVIDIA ARM deal has been in the news so much, and it seems to be going nowhere. What challenges has the deal faced, why is the EU now involved, and will the deal even happen? Why has Nvidia faced so much challenge with its acquisition of ARM? L...

By Robin Mitchell | 13-09-2021

We cover wearable devices a lot on Electropages, but another kind of technology called hearables could also play a key role in future technology. What are hearables, what challenges do they face, and what problems could they help solve? What are he...

By Sam Brown | 10-09-2021

Recently, researchers from the UK and Netherlands developed yarn to generate power, detect temperature differences, and measure strain. What challenges do wearable sensors face, how did the researchers develop their yarn, and what applications could it be used...

By Sam Brown | 10-09-2021

Hydrogen is quickly becoming a candidate for future power storage and generation thanks to its lack of CO2 emission upon use. Why is hydrogen potentially better than batteries, what is blue and green hydrogen, and why should we exercise caution in hydrogen gen...

By Robin Mitchell | 09-09-2021

Dorset will be trialling a range of sensor systems to see how AI can be used in social care by medically vulnerable people. What challenges does care in hospitals present, what will the trial do, and could it be the future in post-op care? What challenge...

By Robin Mitchell | 08-09-2021