Rather like the ‘Internet of Things’, the term ‘embedded’, at least in the context of engineering, is used so regularly that its meaning may be taken for granted. But what is really meant by the term?

On Saturday, Ukraine began using Clearview AI’s facial recognition technology to help uncover Russian infiltrators as well as identify the dead, reunite refugees, and stop misinformation.

During British Science Week (11-20 March), George Freeman, Science and Innovation Minster announced a £2m boost for 13 new projects, helping the UK take “significant strides in space exploration and discovery”.

Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, Endurance, which has not been seen since 1915, has been located using robotics and positioning technology.

Meta Founder Mark Zuckerberg shares some advances the company has made in AI technology that will help to power the metaverse.

It comes as no surprise that historically, women have been underrepresented in engineering. To mark International Women’s Day 2022, Electronic Specifier explores the problem, and possible solutions to ensure greater diversity in the industry.

Elon Musk’s Starlink system, designed to provide high-speed, low-latency internet across the world, was successfully sent to Ukraine after its internet was disrupted following a Russian invasion.

2022 celebrates the 25th anniversary of World Book Day. World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading and its mission is to promote reading for pleasure. With that in mind, here are 10 technology- and engineering-related books we think should be on your radar this year.

What is happening now to Ukraine and its people is heart-breaking and the priority for most is to keep as many people as safe as possible. Tech Editor at Forbes Ukraine, Mike Sapiton, has highlighted some companies with Ukrainian roots that have made an impact on our daily lives and we share a few here.

Air cargo traffic is expected to more than double and the world freighter fleet is forecast to grow by 75% over the next 20 years, significantly impacting emissions. The solution could be Virgin Hyperloop, a futuristic train service promising a new era of travel.

A discussion at Sustainability LIVE, entitled ‘The Internet isn’t run by magic’, discussed the colossal impact that our online presence can have on the world as its usage burns through masses of non-renewable resources.

Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top sensor products to have been released in February.

Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top IoT products to have been released in February.

Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top power products to have been released in February.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact have reshaped consumer expectations for choice and fast delivery. In this article, Julian Ware, UK & Ireland Sales Manager for ABB Robotics looks at how robotic automation is helping logistics operators to meet the exploding demand following the implementation of lockdowns.

Autonomous vehicles are no longer a novelty, with many vehicles already utilising lane keeping systems and adaptive cruise control. However, how can users stay safe, what constitutes a truly autonomous vehicle, and what does the future hold?

Sam Holland at Electronic Specifier interviews Matt Maupin, Product Manager, Silicon Labs about its latest line of products: the BG24 and MG24 system-on-chip families.

Due to the growing number of accidents, eye diseases and people suffering with complete or partial blindness, the need for bionic eyes is becoming more apparent. Data Bridge Market Research predicts that the bionic eye market will reach 425.85 USD million by 2028.  

Dominating much automotive news this week are stories about Tesla’s ‘phantom braking’ and Elon Musk’s desire to incorporate Steam gaming into his vehicles.

Commonly accredited to Leo Esaki in the 1960s, spintronics (short for 'spin transport electronics'), aka magnoelectronics, exploits the spin direction of electrons to benefit the power efficiency and memory (processing capabiities) of electronic devices. This article looks at various elements of spintronics, including its applications and most recent developments.