As we approach the end of Q1, 2022, Electronic Specifier considers what this eventful new year has in store when it comes to the tech industry.

VPA Research forecasts a market for tactile technologies of $28bn in 2026. What is the Tactile Internet, how does it work and why is it forecast as the next evolution of the IoT? Electronic Specifier discusses here.

Some IoT devices are hardwired into the building’s electrical grid, but that isn’t always possible, especially for wearables or compact IoT devices that lack the capacity. Charging battery-powered IoT devices can be awkward and time-consuming. A new charger is hitting the market that could overcome some of these challenges and make it easier to incorporate this technology into our daily lives. Emily Newton discusses.

Following on from Sam Holland’s definition of an embedded system, Electronic Specifier offers examples of the four subcategories of embedded systems.

Representing the next generation of private launch vehicle manufacturers, Skyrora has opened a rocket engine testing facility in Scotland, scaling up its operations in preparation for an orbital launch.

Voice assistants utilise voice recognition, language processing algorithms and voice synthesis and are a key component of smart technology. In 2020, 4.2 billion digital voice assistants were being used in devices globally. It is predicted that by 2024, this number will reach 8.4 billion units.

With innovations in e-mobility more prevalent than ever, some car-lovers are beginning to question the ethics around corporations such as Formula 1 or supercar manufacturers that trail behind in the race to net zero.

Led by the University of Bath, physicists have discovered an innovative way to coat soft robots in materials, allowing them to operate more purposefully. This breakthrough modelling on active matter could be a turning point in the design of robots.

New battery technology developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) harnesses the power of DNA to provide a safer and greener alternative to generating power.

Drones are being utilised by many industries, including agriculture, film, and emergency response, proving to be incredibly useful. On the contrary, a major use case of drones is within the military, which many consider to be extremely frightening.

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.