Recently, TSMC answered the Taiwanese government's call for silicon manufacturers to help out the automotive industry. What challenges has the automotive industry faced, what will TSMC be doing, and how will the automotive industry recover? What challenges doe...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 13-02-2021

Many of us are currently awaiting the release of 5G networks and devices, yet companies are already talking about plans for 6G. What will 6G potential provide, what research has been done into it, and what technology will become important? 5G’s Rollout and 6G...

By Sam Brown | 12-02-2021

Recently researchers from Wayne State University have developed an electrochemical sensor that can be used to detect heartbeats and record breathing. What are electrochemical sensors, what features does the new sensor provide, and how can it help the medical f...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-02-2021

Recently, Apple has introduced Privacy Labels that help customers better understand the privacy requirements of different apps such as Facebook. What are privacy labels, why is Facebook fuming over them, and could they help improve IoT devices customers? What...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 10-02-2021

Recently, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi demonstrated in a trailer of its Mi Air Charge Technology that can wirelessly charge devices in a room from several meters. What technology does the Mi Air Charge utilise, how much power can it deliver, and are such chargers...

By Sam Brown | 09-02-2021

Researchers from North Carolina State University have recently demonstrated a proof-of-concept 3D fingerprint scanner that utilises ultrasound to image blood vessels. What challenges do typical fingerprint scanners face, how does this new technology work, and...

By Robin Mitchell | 08-02-2021

Recently, Tufts University engineers developed flexible thread-based sensors that can be used to read data from the neck as direction, angle, and displacement. How does the engineers' sensor work, and how is AI becoming more important in sensor systems? Engine...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-02-2021

Neuroelectronic interfaces i.e., brain-computer interfaces, enable the transfer of information from the central nervous system within our bodies to an external device and offer a way of monitoring some of the key neural processes within our bodies.  A lot of r...

By Liam Critchley | 04-02-2021

Recently, Brazil's government ordered that companies that win 5G contracts to create the next generation cellular infrastructure must also provide a secondary network for government officials. What companies are at the centre of attention, what advantages does...

5G | By Robin Mitchell | 03-02-2021

Artificial eyes that offer two-dimensional vision capabilities are certainly remarkable but are still a poor substitute for the human eye despite many years of scientific developmental work. However, a technological breakthrough involving the application of na...

By Paul Whytock | 02-02-2021

Recently, Infineon announced the development of a new ID card that combines building access to MasterCard. What are these cards, how do they provide convenience, and are there any privacy concerned with such technology? How ID Cards Work ID cards have been aro...

By Robin Mitchell | 30-01-2021

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are common components in modern-day electronics. There are a number of different types of LEDs—both inorganic and organic—and a lot of research goes into LEDs as they are used in everyday items such as TVs. If you often buy/look up...

By Liam Critchley | 29-01-2021