With the NVIDIA acquisition of ARM now unclear, Qualcomm announced that it is ready to invest in ARM should the acquisition fail. So why is there resistance from NVIDIA’s acquisition, what did Qualcomm, and why is it a potentially bad idea? Why is there resist...
By Robin Mitchell | 24-06-2021
As the interest in wearable and remote technologies grows, there is also a growing interest in ways to power these devices to be completely self-sufficient and not be reliant on a battery that will need changing. Many interest has been shown in nanogenerators...
By Liam Critchley | 23-06-2021
Recently, senate bill S4104 passed the Senate in New York State that would give customers the right to repair electrical equipment. What challenges does the current mindset of electronics present, what does this bill do exactly, and how will it help? How Plann...
By Robin Mitchell | 22-06-2021
The current worldwide shortage of semiconductors has presented Intel with a golden opportunity to regain the title of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer. What caused the current semiconductor shortage, what challenges had Intel been facing, and how...
Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 21-06-2021
AI chip company Mythic has recently announced the release of their latest AI chip, the M1076. What hardware challenges does AI face, how do Mythic products overcome this, and what features does the M1076 offer? What challenges does AI hardware face? AI has the...
By Robin Mitchell | 19-06-2021
Recently, MIT announced that it had successfully embedded sensor circuits consisting of multiple ICs and connectors into fibres suitable for clothing. What did the researchers demonstrate, how does the demonstration solve challenges faced by wearable electroni...
By Sam Brown | 18-06-2021
Recently, Samsung announced the development of a flexible OLED display that could provide invaluable to future wearable devices. What challenges do wearable devices face, what has Samsung developed, and what applications could it help with? What challenges do...
Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 17-06-2021
Recently, Huawei Technology Investments invested $12.8 million into Beijing RSLaser Opto-Electronics to help secure its semiconductor supply chain. Why are nations moving towards semiconductor sovereignty, why has Huawei invested in light sources, and how will...
By Robin Mitchell | 16-06-2021
Recently, Amazon announced its development of a new network system called “Sidewalk” that can help to connect devices more reliably to the internet. What is “sidewalk”, why is it a complete disaster for connection systems, and what technologies would provide b...
By Robin Mitchell | 16-06-2021
Australian 5G provider Telstra and Sydney-based cycling brand Arenberg are teaming together to create an intelligent safety helmet to protect bikers from dangers in real-time. What is vehicle-to-everything, what has the partnership created, and how does it dem...
Japan used to be a major player in the production of semiconductors but is now responsible for less than 10% of devices globally. How did Japan rise to fame in the electronics industry, what has the Japanese government announced, and how will it help Japan in...
Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 15-06-2021
Recently, Apple announced that it will be taking measures to improve the privacy of its AirTag products. What are Apple AirTags, why do they pose a serious privacy concern, and are we becoming too dependent on tracking technologies? What are Apple AirTags? App...
Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 14-06-2021