Recently, Apple has filed for a new patent for Data-Secure sensors that allow for data gathering in private areas. What problems do IoT technologies present, what is the new patent proposing, and how can it change the way sensors are used in private areas? The...

By Robin Mitchell | 07-12-2020

It was around 15 years ago when energy-saving lamps starting to enter the market as an environmentally friendly alternative to incandescent lamps. How do such lights work, why were they considered environmentally friendly, and how can such lamps cause damage t...

Environment | By Sam Brown | 07-12-2020

5G technology is slowly making its way into infrastructure, and the recent UK Government 5G facility, as well as the world’s first ocean-based marine testbed, demonstrate the UKs strong desire to invest in the technology. Why has 5G taking time to integrate an...

5G | By Sam Brown | 04-12-2020

Dyson, the company famous for its vacuum cleaners, has decided to move away from electric vehicles and into robotics and AI. Who is Dyson? Why have they dropped their electric vehicle plans, and what do they hope to achieve from robotics and AI? Who is Dyson?...

By Sam Brown | 03-12-2020

The acquisition of ARM by NVIDIA is one of the industries biggest deals but is being hampered by just one individual from China; the CEO of ARM China. What is NVIDIA paying for ARM, how is the CEO of ARM China causing issues, and how could the situation be res...

By Robin Mitchell | 02-12-2020

The CAN bus is an essential network for vehicles that allows ECUs to communicate with each other. As an engineer, it is always nice to step back and appreciate the genius of such systems, so in this article, we will understand how CAN bus arbitration works.  W...

By Sam Brown | 01-12-2020

Once again, another IoT device that has been recently developed and sold commercially leaves users extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks through sheer stupidity. What security flaw does the Victure VD300 expose its customers to, what common practices can help s...

IoT | By Robin Mitchell | 30-11-2020

Recently, a European Vega rocket carrying a Spanish built satellite was preparing to separate its upper-stage when disaster struck. What was the cause of the failed rocket, why is cable selection so important, and what does this mistake teach engineers on such...

By Robin Mitchell | 28-11-2020

Recently, Cerebras announced their latest development of a wafer-scale chip that has the power of 10,000 GPUs. What is wafer-scale-integration, what advantages and disadvantages does it hold, and what is the announcement by Cerebras? What is wafer-scale-integr...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-11-2020

Recently, a leak has emerged about Espressif’s next device, the ESP32-C. Who is Espressif, what devices are they commonly known for, and what will the ESP32-C bring to the electronics world? Who is Espressif? Espressif is a fabless semiconductor company that w...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-11-2020

Recently, General Motors announced that they had installed the first private 5G network for use in their automotive assembly centre. What is a private cellular network, what advantages do they bring to the industrial scene, and will they replace other network...

5G | By Sam Brown | 25-11-2020

There has been a strong interest in the development of autonomous vehicles, and they are starting to become more and more advanced as the years go on. To function effectively and safely, the vehicles must possess an advanced control system design which require...

By Liam Critchley | 24-11-2020