Hyundai is famous for the production of automotive vehicles, but recently deals and plans suggest that Hyundai aims to become the next tech giant. Is Hyundai still working with Apple on electric cars, what tech companies have it purchased, and what does it hop...

By Robin Mitchell | 01-03-2021

Recently, electronics giant LG Electronics called on the Australian government to introduce a framework that would provide clear guidance on right-to-repair. What is “right-to-repair”, why has this met resistance, and what are LG Electronics intentions with th...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-02-2021

Over the years, the interface of biology and informational systems has become more commonplace. Many systems are now being created that mimic the properties of biological systems for synthetic, informational gain. In some cases, it goes further than pure biomi...

By Liam Critchley | 18-02-2021

Recently, county police in Florida announced in a press statement of a hacking attack against the Oldsmar’s water treatment system. What happened in the incident, what other examples of infrastructure attacks exist, and should infrastructure be connected to ne...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-02-2021

Recently, Qualcomm announced that it is looking to remove the barriers that prevent visual AI systems from being implemented in everyday solutions. What challenges does AI face, what is Qualcomm looking to do, and how does this mimic biology's neural system? W...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-02-2021

Recently, Samsung announced that it is looking to expand its chip production business, and Austin (Texas), is one of the candidates for the latest site. Why is Samsung looking at Texas for their latest site, and why are many companies leaving California? Samsu...

By Sam Brown | 15-02-2021

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