Recently, researchers from China have demonstrated a fabric with an integrated display that can be worn, washed, and dried multiple times. What challenges do wearable electronics face, how has the Chinese research group developed a wearable display, and how ca...

By Sam Brown | 23-03-2021

Recently, US regulators have been singling out Tesla when requesting tighter rules on autonomous driving systems. What levels of autonomous driving are there, what challenges does Tesla face, and why are they being singled out over autonomous driving? What are...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-03-2021

Recently, Samsung has been reported as sending an “ultimatum-like” deal to the state of Texas for its next semiconductor production facility. What challenges has the semiconductor industry faced, what has Samsung asked of Texas, and should Texas take the deal?...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-03-2021

Recently, Fujitsu and Kyoto University developed a system that uses AI to detect genetic disorders in DNA samples. What challenges does sequencing DNA present, what has Fujitsu developed, and does such technology carry ethical issues? What challenges does the...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-03-2021

Recently, Apple announced that it will discontinue its HomePod device favouring its smaller version, the HomePod Mini. What is the HomePod and why was it a commercial failure? Apple HomePod is Discontinued Recently, Apple announced that their smart home speake...

By Sam Brown | 19-03-2021

Researchers have recently combined motion tracking technology with a 3D printer to create a printer then print onto moving body parts. What advantages do printable sensors provide, what challenges do they face, and what have the researchers achieved? Advantage...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-03-2021

Recently, IMEC announced functioning devices using a new technique of burying power rails below active devices. What is a buried power rail, what did IMEC demonstrate, and why are buried power rails advantageous? Semiconductor Routing Challenges Designing semi...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-03-2021

Sensors have been around for a long time and are the backbone of modern detection and monitoring mechanisms—in almost every aspect of society from healthcare to weather detection. Sensors are continually getting better and advanced materials (particularly nano...

By Liam Critchley | 17-03-2021

Recently, electric vehicle charging station provider EVgo announced that it would be adding charging ports compatible with Tesla electric vehicles. Who is EVgo, why do electric vehicles use different connectors, and why is using the same connector critical for...

By Sam Brown | 16-03-2021

Recently, researchers have developed a prototype of a wearable thermoelectric generator that can generate electricity from the warmth of human skin. How do thermoelectric generators work, how does the device developed by the researchers work, and is such a dev...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 16-03-2021

Recently, Qualcomm announced its X65 mobile SoC release, which aims to target more than just smartphones. How can 5G be advantageous for more than just cellular communication, what specifications does the new X65 chip have, and how can it be used for modern 5G...

5G | By Robin Mitchell | 15-03-2021

Recently, engineers from the University of California have announced the development of a sensor skin patch that exhibits flexibility and the ability to read multiple stimuli. What problems do typical medical environments suffer from, what have the researchers...

By Sam Brown | 14-03-2021