So much has been debated about the potential power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) that there are now some humans who think it will eventually control us. I don’t believe this will ever happen, given the inherent superiority of the human mind. In my view, the...

AI | By Paul Whytock | 02-09-2021

Recently, researchers from China have demonstrated practical lithium-ion battery fibres that can be woven into textiles. What challenges do typical power sources face in wearables, what have the researchers achieved, and how could woven electronics change the...

By Robin Mitchell | 02-09-2021

Recently, BT announced that all landlines in the UK would switch over to a digital system in 2025. What will the switchover do, how will it help with infrastructure, and how will it affect those with poor connections? What is the landline switch over?...

By Robin Mitchell | 01-09-2021

Recently, researchers in the US developed a digital twin of all buildings in the US to help develop energy solutions to reduce CO2 emissions. What is a digital twin, how did the researchers achieve a digital twin of the US, and where could this technology go?...

Environment | By Sam Brown | 01-09-2021

Recently, the Open Compute Project announced that it would look towards developing open-source silicon packaging and AI systems. What is the Open Compute Project, what did it announce, and how will this help future data centre services? What is the Open...

AI | By Sam Brown | 01-09-2021

Waymo is well known for its development in LiDAR and self-driving systems but recently announced that they would no longer be selling its LiDAR systems. Who are Waymo, what has led Waymo to stop the selling of LiDAR, and what could their other intentions be?...

By Sam Brown | 31-08-2021

Researchers from Ben-Gurion University have recently developed an attack that allows for eavesdropping on conversations via power indicator LEDs. How does the Glowworm attack work, how close is it to becoming a real threat, and how can engineers prevent this?...

By Robin Mitchell | 31-08-2021

Getting high-speed internet access to rural areas is challenging, but a new scheme may change that. Why is remote internet access challenging to achieve, how can water pipes be exploited for internet services, and how could this also improve water services?...

By Sam Brown | 31-08-2021

Recently, Apple announced that it would soon introduce algorithms to find child abuse content uploaded to their iCloud system automatically. How will the new system operate, why could this introduction violate privacy, and what implications will arise from suc...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 31-08-2021

Researchers from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) have recently demonstrated a new wearable battery powered by sweat and flexibility. What challenges does powering wearable devices present, what did the researchers develop, and how does it compare...

Wearables | By Sam Brown | 31-08-2021

Recently, researchers from the Tokyo University of Science developed electrodes for efficient human body communications and determined that they are safe for use. What is Human Body Communications, how did the researchers develop their electrodes for device co...

By Sam Brown | 31-08-2021

As Nvidia continues to pursue its acquisition of ARM, Chinese regulators are now deciding if the deal can go through. What challenges does China face surrounding ARM, how could such a deal negatively impact China, and what will China do? What challenges...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-08-2021