Two Indian friends reveal they are the purchasers of electronic paintings for £50million

Two Indian friends have stepped forward to reveal they are the ones who bought electronic paintings for £50million in booming ‘crypto art’ market.  Vignesh Sundaresan and Anand Venkateswaran, both in their 30s, parted with £50.3million ($69.3m) for a digital artwork stored in a JPEG file, coincidentally securing their place in art history. ‘We weren’t sure … Read more

Electronic ‘nose’ that detects chemicals in breath may help spot early signs of oesophageal tumour 

An electronic ‘nose’ that sniffs out chemicals in breath may help spot early signs of oesophageal cancer, which can be linked to acid reflux. The breathalyser-type device uses sensors to identify patterns of compounds found in breath that are unique to Barrett’s oesophagus, a ‘pre’ condition to the cancer. Improving diagnosis of oesophageal (or gullet) … Read more

Drunks who commit crimes will be fitted with electronic tags

Drunks who commit crimes will be fitted with electronic tags that alert authorities if they have alcohol… and speeding motorists could be next Problem drinkers who commit crimes to be fitted with electronic sobriety tags  Devices will let Government put ‘police officer on every criminal’s shoulder’ Offenders in Wales who commit booze-related crimes will be fitted … Read more

Manual handbrakes are being replaced by electronic parking systems in cars

The days of the mechanical handbrake are numbered as three in four new cars sold in Britain now have electronic parking brakes, market research has revealed. Not only will this spell the end for the boy racer’s favourite handbrake turn but also signals manufacturers’ increasing reliance on electronic parking devices in their latest vehicles, which … Read more

Manual handbrakes are being replaced by electronic parking systems in cars

The days of the mechanical handbrake are numbered as three in four new cars sold in Britain now have electronic parking brakes, market research has revealed. Not only will this spell the end for the boy racer’s favourite handbrake turn but also signals manufacturers’ increasing reliance on electronic parking devices in their latest vehicles, which … Read more

Electronic warfare equipment orders boost Chemring’s profit forecast

Chemring boosts profits outlook after strong orders for military technology and electronic combat systems Just over £450million in orders was received by the Romsey-based business  Chemring has borrowed £50m from the Covid Corporate Financing Facility  CEO Michael Ord: ‘We have good momentum as we near the end of FY20’ By Harry Wise For This Is … Read more

Electronic SKIN that ‘feels’ pain in the same way as human skin paves the way for better prosthetics

Electronic SKIN that ‘feels’ pain in the same way as human skin could pave the way for better prosthetics, smarter robotics and non-invasive skin graft alternatives Various sensors integrated to create electrical current following stimulation   Memory pressure and heat sensors all combine to create lifelike organ   Future development could help improve therapeutics for skin grafts and  … Read more

Volvo will use electronic speed limiters to keep all new cars from going faster than 112mph

Volvo will place electronic speed limiters in all of its new cars to prevent drivers from going faster than 112mph, and parents will be able to limit top speeds even further for their teens Every new Volvo sold will now have an electronic speed limiter  The device will ensure cars never travel above 112mph to … Read more

Volvo will use electronic speed limiters to keep all new cars from going faster than 112mph

Volvo will place electronic speed limiters in all of its new cars to prevent drivers from going faster than 112mph, and parents will be able to limit top speeds even further for their teens Every new Volvo sold will now have an electronic speed limiter  The device will ensure cars never travel above 112mph to … Read more

Airbus developing electronic odor detector to sniff out bombs and banned substances in airports

Airbus will debut electronic odor detector to sniff out explosives and other hazardous substances in airport security lines by the end of 2020 The plane manufacturer will begin using a new sensor to detect bombs The cutting edge device will use a processor with integrated biological cells Airbus says the sensors will roll out in … Read more