2024 has already marked a thrilling year in the tech industry, underscored by the buzz around AI that has captivated everyone from major organisations to the general public. However, amidst this AI fervour, a slew of other remarkable technological gadgets have emerged, often overshadowed yet equally deserving of attention. 

At the start of April 2024, the UK and US sat down to sign a first-of-its-kind AI safety agreement to test future AI models.

This week marked a significant milestone for Boston Dynamics as the company announced the retirement of its hydraulic Atlas robot and introduced its successor: a fully electric version designed to address real-world challenges.

A UNIGE team has developed an AI capable of learning a task solely based on verbal instructions, and to do the same with a sister AI.

Travelling with electronic gadgets has become commonplace, and so a good understanding of the regulations that govern their transportation across airports has become necessary.

In a two-year $2 million grant, a team of scientists and engineers have begun trials in Oregon to prepare NASA’s LASSIE robot dog for the Moon’s surface.

Electronic Specifier’s Mick Elliott speaks to top industry executives at embedded world 2024 to find out the latest in the embedded electronics market.

A safety project for self-driving cars has been initiated by a team of scientists and experts led by the University of Surrey in efforts to develop framework for approving autonomous vehicles.

In March 2024, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) released a report: ‘Transformed by AI: How generative artificial intelligence could affect work in the UK – and how to manage it,’ in which it discusses the implications of generative AI on the UK's workforce and the potential strategies for managing its impact.

In the realm of science fiction, Star Trek: The Next Generation introduced viewers to the holodeck, a pioneering concept where Captain Picard and his crew could simulate diverse environments ranging from lush jungles to Victorian London.

The UK is a source of rich history and innovation, and UK electronics companies span a broad spectrum of specialities, from semiconductor manufacturing to advanced consumer electronics and global distribution.

Electronic Specifier visited Renesas’ booth on day three of embedded world 2024 to find out more about their new features and additional coverage for its Quick Connect Studio.

Workcloud Modeling Studio aims to transform the landscape of AI development and deployment through its innovative Data Science and Machine Learning (DSML) platform. To learn more, Electronic Specifier spoke with Nicholas Wegman, Senior Director AI Scientist at Zebra Technologies.

Electronic Specifier has announced KYOCERA AVX as winner of its prestigious Electronics Excellence Award at embedded world 2024.

AMD’s new Versal Series Gen 2 devices are targeting up to 3x higher TOPs-per-watt with next-gen AI engines and upwards of 10x more CPU-based scalar compute than previous gens.

In a strategic move to cement its position in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Microsoft has unveiled plans to open a new AI hub in London.

This article originally appeared in the March'24 magazine issue of Electronic Specifier Design – see ES's Magazine Archives for more featured publications. A blue plaque is steeped in history – starting in the late 1800s, the scheme is now run by the English Heritage, and is a symbol of how history has shaped progress.

Researchers at Rice University have made strides in the field of soft robotics by developing an analytical model that precisely predicts the curing time of platinum-catalysed silicone elastomers based on temperature.

TU Wien researchers have unveiled a novel method of data storage that utilises holographic techniques, diverging from traditional digital or hard disk storage methods.

Researchers at Tohoku University have experimented with creating a paper-based battery that is water-activated and utilises Mg-air (magnesium-air).