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What is a Woman? Reunion
Watch Full Video What is a Woman? Reunion One year after the historic release of What is a Woman?, we’ve gathered the heroes from the film to share important updates in the fight against radical gender ideology. Join Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Dr. Miriam Grossman, Dr. Debra Soh, Scott Newgent, Sara Stockton, Selina Soule, Paula Scanlan, and director Justin Folk for an in-depth discussion.
Tesla to be More Intelligent Than the Human Brain by 2033?
In an attempt to look special and controversial, Tesla recently ran a presentation on how their future Tesla's will have more computational power than the human brain by 2033, and yet completely fails to understand how that figure has absolutely no meaning whatsoever. What did Tesla claim regarding their vehicles, why is this completely disingenuous, and why is it likely that computers will not think like humans for another few hundred years?
How the CHIPS Act and Other Restrictive Laws Could Empower Chinese Manufacturing
As governments worldwide continue to enact protectionism on semiconductor products, a lack of foresight could help embolden Chinese semiconductor manufacturing while still leaving the semiconductor industry vulnerable. How could China still benefit from the semiconductor industry with the west, what common examples exist, and should the CHIPS act also focus on low-end semiconductors?
Is Tesla Taking Advantage of Customer Testing?
As Tesla strives to develop self-driving vehicles, beta releases to the public allow Tesla to test their systems in real-world environments, but is this type of testing putting customers’ lives at risk? What challenges do self-driving vehicles present, how is Tesla using customers to train their models, and is this type of “guinea pig” testing immoral and dangerous? What challenges do self-driving vehicles present?
New Optical Sensors for Beds Could Help Improve Patient Care
Researchers have recently developed new optical sensors that can easily be integrated into mattresses and allow patient data to be obtained. What challenges do beds present with patients, what did the researchers develop, and how can integrated sensors help patients? What challenges do beds present to patients? Of all equipment used in a hospital, the bed is arguably the most important as it allows patients with a designated area to rest while being taken care of.
China's Investment Corruption in Semiconductor Industry Funding
What do you get when you mix government money and communism? Answer, corruption and incompetence. Recently investments from the Chinese government into home-grown semiconductors have already seen multiple corruption charges filed against fund managers due to poor performance and potential illicit actions. What exactly has happened in China, why does this show that communist governments fail, and could this also be problematic for the US and its CHIPs act?
Stretchable sensor devleoped with embedded neuromorphic chip
Recently, researchers from the University of Chicago demonstrated a wearable sensor able to record biodata with the help of an integrated neuromorphic chip. What challenges do wearable medical sensors face, what did the researchers develop, and how can such devices help the medical field with patient care? What challenges do wearable medical sensors face?
Co-op facing legal challenge of use of facial recognition technology
After two years of use, the Co-op shopping chain is facing a legal challenge over its use of biometric data to track shoplifting suspects and deny access to stores. What technologies does facial recognition allow, why is the co-op facing opposition, and why should such technologies be discouraged? What technologies does facial recognition allow?
Hacker claims to have private data on over 1 billion citizens
A hacker claims to have conducted history’s biggest data heist, having obtained over 1 billion records on Chinese citizens, including IDs, addresses, and contact details. How has China used digitisation to track its citizens, what is the hacker claiming, and could this be China’s Achilles heel? How has China used digitisation against its citizens? It’s no secret that for the past decade, China has been accelerating its use of digital technologies to monitor and control its population.
Switzerland completes €2bn pumped hydro storage, media calls it a “water battery”!
As engineers continue to find economic solutions to storing excess renewable energy, the media continues to exaggerate well-established technologies with the goal of creating hype and wonder. What energy storage solutions currently exist, what has Switzerland spent €2bn on, and how has the media overreacted to such developments? What energy storage solutions currently exist?
US & EU announce joint statement to deploy 1.5 million smart thermostats
As fuel prices continue to rise, the need to conserve energy couldn’t be more important. Recently, the US and EU released a joint statement on their intentions to deploy over 1.5 million smart thermostats to try and do just this by the end of 2022. How would a smart thermostat save energy, what did the statement say, and is this the best solution to saving energy? How would a smart thermostat save energy?
Sam Jane Brown's "Forgotten Word" Predicts Tech Will Be the One World Religion Original
Nina Johnston, (Emmerdale's)Tom Lister and (Brooksides's) Dean Sullivan will star in the upcoming short film MANCHESTER, England , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam Jane Brown, an acclaimed author and new world philosopher, has completed her short film, "Forgotten Word," based on her popular and controversial religious-themed book by the same name. Brown also wrote the screenplay for the film, which is poised to catch the attention of all major global film festivals for the 2022-23 season.
National Grid will pay customers to not use electricity
Recently, National Grid announced that it will be launching a new scheme that will pay households with smart meters to reduce power usage during peak times in the winter. What challenges does peak energy present, how could the scheme operate, and why will this finally make smart meters smart? What challenges does peak energy present?
Robotics-as-a-Service: What is it, and should it be encouraged?
As more companies move towards subscription models to generate consistent revenue, engineers should carefully consider whether such a move is positive. What is robotics as a service, is there an example of this being done, and why should engineers be cautious? What is Robotics-as-a-Service? Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) is an economic model whereby robotic systems are leased out instead of sold outright.
Russia responsible for large-scale cyberattack against Viasat satellite network
A large cyberattack that affected Viasat moments before the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been determined to have been orchestrated by Russia. What exactly did the attack do, how did the malware damage modems, and was there any measurable impact on Ukraine forces? What exactly did the attack do? Just one hour before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Viasat experienced a large-scale attack on its high-speed satellite internet service.
How supermarkets will unify home devices
The only way that smart homes can become a reality is if the IoT industry can agree on a standard, but the large number of tech companies producing their own standards continues to make this unification a challenge. However, it may turn out that it is not tech companies who unite IoT devices but instead large supermarkets. Why is IoT unification such a challenge? With well over 20 billion IoT devices around the world, it can be said that the explosion of IoT devices has been a double-edged sword.
Are Reversible Power-to-Gas Systems an Economically Feasible Storage Medium?
There’s a huge demand to move away from non-renewable energy sources toward more sustainable renewable energy sources. However, in many parts of the world, the electrical grid is old and has been designed with non-renewables in mind. Trying to integrate renewable energy sources—especially intermittent ones like wind and solar, which only produce energy periodically—has been a challenge.
Manufacturer resorts to salvaging chips from washing machines
A recent report from ASML Holding NV revealed that an unknown major manufacturer has been purchasing washing machines just to get access to key semiconductor parts. How has the semiconductor industry been so unlucky in the past two years, what do we know about the salvaging operation, and what challenges does this present? How has the semiconductor industry been so unlucky?
Is battery swapping the solution for the EV charging problem?
While EV technologies continue to improve, the lack of charging ports and the high cost of EVs continues to make their adoption difficult. Why are charging ports problematic, how would a battery-swapping scheme work, and is it a practical solution? Despite what many may think, Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been around longer than the internal combustion engine meaning that the first cars were in fact electric.
Google announces funding for an open-source maintenance crew
Recently, Google announced that it will be funding a new initiative that will seek to improve the security of the most important open-source projects. What challenges does open-source software present, what will Google be doing, and what should engineers consider when using open-source software? What challenges does open-source software present? Ever since the development of the first computer, the battle of closed-source vs open-source continues to rage on.
Tesla showing signs of struggle - New plants losing billions
Recently, Elon Musk stated that the newest gigafactories used to manufacture Tesla electric vehicles are burning through billions of dollars, and a separate report from Bloomberg shows that Tesla may lose the world’s largest EV manufacturer title by 2024. What challenges have automotive manufacturers faced, what will Tesla be doing, and why will Tesla struggle to compete with other car manufacturers? What challenges have automotive manufacturers faced?
Could Matter be the IoT solution for homes?
Google, Amazon, Apple, and other tech companies are working towards a unified IoT standard to finally bring all IoT devices together. What challenges does IoT present when creating connected networks, what is Matter, and will it be the IoT standard of the future? Of all electronics to have ever been manufactured, IoT devices seem to be one of the most controversial.
French fibre optic cables were targeted in an unusual attack
French optic fibre operators recently experienced an unusual coordinated attack on their networks, with multiple key locations being physically cut. What exactly happened to the network, why are networks a key target, and how will operators protect networks in the future? French networks cables attacked Recently, French network operators reported that multiple fibre optic cables had been cut in a coordinated attack by unknown individuals.
Researchers push thermal barriers in quantum bits using FinFET technology
Recently, researchers have been able to get qubits to operate at 4K using FinFET technology. Why is getting qubits to operate at temperatures above 1K critical, what did the researchers do, and does it demonstrate that quantum computing will become an everyday technology? Despite the vast amount of development in quantum computing, its use in mainstream applications remains unseen.
OPINION: Biden’s Catastrophic Withdrawal Is Empowering Another Enemy - China
It’s hard for me to put into words the unfathomable disaster unfolding in Afghanistan. To me, this isn’t just about policy. It’s personal. I nearly lost my life in Afghanistan after my vehicle was struck by an IED, putting me on a three-year path of rehabilitation and recovery. Though many others and I have sacrificed so much for this war, I believe ending it now is the right decision and long overdue.
What would happen if Microchip Technology went bust?
The Fitch Ratings have recently upgraded Microchip Technology from a BBB- to BBB, showing a positive outlook on its current debt situation. How did Microchip Technology get into $10bn of debt, what would happen if Microchip Technology went bust, and why should engineers concern themselves with financial markets and credit agencies?
The Ukraine Crises: Could it lead to a grab for Taiwan?
The continuing escalation of the Ukraine crisis with Russia has the world on a knife-edge, but could this be the spark that ignites a new crisis situation between China and Taiwan? Semiconductors are developed and manufactured across the globe, but Taiwan is by far the leader in semiconductor fabrication.
Researchers develop a vertical colour sensor for even smaller cameras
Recently, researchers have created a vertically stacked colour sensor by taking advantage of van der Wall forces and believe that it could allow for the creation of simplified cameras. What challenges do current camera technologies face, what does the new sensor do, and how would it help with miniature camera technologies?
Chinese Space Centre detects jamming device near launch site
In what is probably a first in space launch history, the Chinese Space Centre discovered a device that could potentially jam the signal of their Shenzhou 14 mission and is now trying to determine if the incident was an intentional act or not. What exactly happened, why was the rocket highly vulnerable in this case, and could jamming technologies become prevalent in the future? What exactly happened at the Chinese Space Centre?
Withdrawing from Afghanistan makes sense, but Biden's execution is a disaster
The United States has been a world leader since the end of World War II. In today’s world of cyberattacks and asymmetrical conflict, our nation’s leadership is tested in unique ways. That is why, as a combat veteran, President Biden’s disastrous withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan alarms me. Withdrawing our troops from Afghanistan is not wrong – it’s long overdue. In 2014, after 13 years, we ended our combat mission.
Smart Homes and Moving - A potential new threat
If the IoT industry has taught us anything, it’s that we need to predict problems before they materialise, and the introduction of the smart home may be vulnerable to a serious issue; house moving. Why is it more important than ever that engineers try to predict issues? Could smart homes be a ticking time bomb, and how can engineers solve this challenge? Why is it more important than ever for engineers to predict problems?
Smart motorways kill people but is the technology to blame?
In the past six years, over 40 people have died on UK smart motorways where there is no hard shoulder because the hard shoulder has been converted to carry live traffic. According to figures from Highways England, the state-owned company that operates England’s motorways. Predictably enough, some will blame the failure of the smart motorway technology and software for these fatalities but are they right? Is the DYNAC mission-critical, fully-integrated software the culprit?
An argument for internet access as a right
The internet is an essential tool for modern life, but while roads provide rights to access for all citizens, the internet is still a privatised industry whose access is entirely discretionary to ISPs. How has the internet become an essential part of modern life, should internet access be a right, and how could basic internet access be provided? How has the internet become an essential part of modern life?
AMD may be looking towards RISC-V in future CPUs
A recent job posting by AMD suggests that RISC-V cores may appear in future designs, and their use could provide AMD with some significant advantages. What differentiates RISC-V from typical mainstream desktop processors, why would AMD consider integrating RISC-V into their future designs, and could RISC-V become a major contender in the desktop computing industry?
Nvidia/ARM deal has fallen through, 1,000 jobs at ARM will be cut
The acquisition of ARM by Nvidia has fallen through, meaning that ARM remains neutral, but this failed acquisition may now see up to 1,000 jobs being lost in an effort to reduce operational costs. Why did the ARM acquisition fail, what does this mean for the potential job losses, and does this suggest that ARM is showing signs of failure?
Miniature sensor developed for tracking butterfly migration
Recently, researchers have created a sensor that can track environmental factors such as light and temperature, whose small size and weight allow it to be mounted on the back of a butterfly. Why are researchers interested in butterflies, what did the researchers develop, and how does the use of stacked ICs show their great advantages? Why are researchers interested in butterflies?
When ethics becomes murky – How Clearview AI is helping the Ukrainian effort
At Electropages, we have said in two separate articles how Clearview AI has used immoral practices by supplying law enforcement with a database of over 3 billion people. But the system is now being used to identify Russian agents active in Ukraine, which could provide a significant edge against terror and insurgency. Clearview AI is a software company specialising in AI facial recognition software trained using billions of images scoured from the internet.
Temporary pacemaker created that fully dissolves after use
Researchers from Northwestern University recently developed a small temporary pacemaker that dissolves safely inside the human body when no longer needed. What challenges do implanted medical devices present, what did the researchers achieve, and how can such devices aid medical care in the future? What challenges do implanted medical devices face?
Harvesting Heat from Industry using Thermoelectric Devices
Many industrial processes are energy-intensive, and many modern industries consume a lot of energy throughout their operations. There are several manufacturing industries where a large amount of energy is lost, making many of these industrial processes very energy inefficient. In many of the manufacturing and process plants in operation today, over 60% of the total energy in the system is dissipated as waste heat energy.
How a Start-Up Received a $75,000 Bill for 2 Hours of Google Cloud Services
Cloud computing services such as Google Cloud and AWS provide developers with expandable resources that can grow with their needs. However, you may face a rather large bill unless deployed correctly, like one unfortunate start-up company. When the term “cloud” was introduced several years ago, some were left confused (such as myself) about what the term really meant. Did it mean a new type of server, a service, or a new way to connect stuff together?
NASA and Nissan team up to develop solid-state batteries
Recently, NASA and Nissan announced that they have teamed up to make solid-state batteries a commercial reality. What are solid-state batteries, why are NASA and Nissan teaming up, and is the safety of solid-state batteries a myth? If there is one fact that remains true for almost all batteries in existence, it’s that batteries use a liquid electrolyte.
Fibre optic cables used to monitor geological activity on volcanoes
A recent paper published on nature.com describes how researchers can remotely use fibre optic cables to observe geological activity on volcanoes. How can fibre optic cables be used to monitor vibrations, what did the researchers achieve, and how will this change geological monitoring of the future? Fibre optic cables have been one of the most important inventions in the field of telecommunications due to their extremely large bandwidth, immunity to electrical noise, and ease of installation.
Semiconductor shortage now affected by the workforce - or lack thereof
If the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry weren’t already complex, foundries in the US are now seeing a labour shortage in the field of semiconductor manufacturing. Why does the semiconductor industry continue to face challenges, what are manufacturers in the US resorting to, and what does this mean for the long term?
Could Hafnia Materials Exhibit the Piezoelectric Effect?
Hafnia (HfO2) is a well-known and well-used material in the electronics and technology space and possess several properties that make it very versatile in many different situations. Hafnia was first used in the electronics space by Intel as a dielectric material for field-effect transistors (FETs). Since its first inception as a dielectric material, it was found that hafnia also exhibits ferroelectricity.
New IIoT ransomware exposes industry hardware vulnerabilities
Cyberattacks have come in many shapes and forms, whether it is to damage equipment, steal information, or hold users to ransom. Now, researchers have demonstrated a new potential IIoT attack that goes beyond denial of service or data theft and attacks the very heart of an industrial process. What are ransomware attacks, what have researchers demonstrated, and how does this threaten future industrial processes? What are ransomware attacks?
Ferroelectric Photosensor for Machine Vision Applications
Machine vision is a type of technology that has been developed so that machines can ‘see’ and ‘understand’ the world around them. Machine vision technologies have already been applied to many different industries and applications that affect everyday life. Now, there is a drive to develop machine vision systems for autonomous driving applications. Many machine vision systems are designed to capture the information being analysed by the machine using a photosensor array.
Quantum security standards are almost ready but have already been attacked
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will soon be releasing a range of different cryptographic methods designed to protect against quantum computers, but a recent attack done with a standard laptop in a little over 50 hours suggests that more work is needed. Why are quantum computers such a threat to modern encryption, what will the NIST be releasing, and how close are we to a quantum world?
A New Flexible Solar Cell Approach with 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides
Solar cells, and renewable energy in general, has been a hot topic, and we’re now at the stage where a number of solar cells are showing good efficiencies. In the solar cell space, inorganic and bulkier solar cells (such as those which use silicon as the semiconducting material for the photovoltaic junction) are the dominating type of cell because of their low manufacturing cost and relatively good power conversion efficiency (PCE).
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