Apple has confirmed that it will replace Intel processors in its Mac computers with custom Arm-based processors, which it is already using in iPhones and iPads. The announcement was made at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which was for the first time an entirely virtual event with no in-person attendance. “From the beginning, the Mac … Read more
Chip giant says Moore’s Law is alive and well but you are going to have to change the way software runs to take advantage of it. In his keynote at the HotChips conference held online this week, Raja Koduri, Intel’s chief architect and head of the graphics division, showed off the company’s snappy slogan for … Read more
According to a Reuters report, the White House is due to announce a tightening of restrictions on its bête noire, Shenzhen-based Huawei Technologies. These restrictions will expand current restrictions which aim to prevent Huawei obtaining electronics with US origins. As trade tensions continue to escalate between the US and China, US President Donald Trump has … Read more
Current in-vehicle Electrical and Electronic network architectures are complex, costly, and totally inadequate to address the needs of tomorrow. The question is not if they will change but when and how? EE architectures need to be more intelligent, flexible and connected; in-vehicle and vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure, vehicle-to-cloud (often referred as V2X). Networking across all industries, whether … Read more
A team at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia developed the prototype which they say can electronically replicate the way human skin senses pain. The device mimics the body’s near-instant feedback response and can react to painful sensations with the same lighting speed that nerve signals travel to the brain. Lead researcher Professor Madhu Bhaskaran said … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered an acceleration of India’s digital ambitions. Covid-19 has put India’s digital journey on a fast track. “On the positive side, the pandemic has given better visibility to contactless payments and mobile commerce. Companies have cut down on work-related travel. Remote working is encouraged. Consequently, India has registered 30 per cent … Read more
Amazon is preparing to enter the health wearable business with the launch of a fitness band that listens to a person’s voice in order to analyse their emotions. The forthcoming device will be part of a subscription service called Halo. The band reportedly won’t have a screen or deliver any notifications like other fitness … Read more
English train operator Southeastern has begun providing data on how busy its services are based on the weight of passengers in the carriage. The loading data is being shown on its website next to each service, letting people make a decision about whether to board crowded carriages or wait for the next train. The SeatFinder … Read more
The Government had previously developed another app with the same purpose that was ditched due to technical problems encountered when it was installed on iPhones. Development then switched to the new app that uses a Bluetooth-based system, developed collaboratively by Google and Apple. At the end of July, Northern Ireland launched its own contact-tracing app – … Read more
Apps such as Google Maps or Nokia’s Here platform routinely capture detailed information as motorists use the GPS technology to plan and navigate routes. And according to new research, this data could be invaluable for researchers and planners who need to better understand traffic flows on busy roads. Current emissions data from road transport is collated from … Read more