Alessandro Mascellino

About:

Alessandro Mascellino is a London-based freelance journalist focusing on emerging technologies. He graduated from City University of London with a bachelor's degree in journalism and is currently studying for an MA in creative technology. Alessandro is currently the editor for SHACK15, a blog focusing on artificial intelligence startups.

Articles

Electronic Device Security Experts Weigh in on Insecure Electronics Use by the Military

At the end of last month, a report by the Pentagon's inspector general revealed the US Department of Defense (DoD) spent over $32.8 million in the 2018 fiscal year on electronics with known security vulnerabilities.

2 weeks ago
Interviews

High Voltage VIPer26K from STMicroeletronics for Low Power SMPS

Introducing a new member of the VIPer Plus family of devices, the new VIPer26K. It is designed for low-power, switched-mode AC-DC power supplies up to 15 Watts.

3 weeks ago
Product Highlights

Intel’s Pohoiki Beach CPU: The Next Milestone in Neuromorphic Chip Development

Intel’s second AI-powered chip, the Pohoiki Beach, is able to process data up to 1,000 times faster than a general-purpose CPU. The company announced the chip at the DARPA Electronics Resurgence Initiative Summit event in Detroit in July of 2019.

one Month ago
Product Highlights

What It’s Like to Be a Female Engineer in a Male-Dominated Field

June 23rd, 2019, marked the fifth anniversary of the International Women in Engineering Day. The campaign, which celebrates the outstanding achievements of female engineers around the world, was first launched in the UK in 2014 by the Women’s Engineering Society to celebrate their 95th anniversary.

about 2 months ago
Opinion

Replacing Copper Antennas for Wireless Communication with Flexible Carbon Nanotube Films

Antennas made of carbon nanotube (CNT) films would be as efficient and more robust than common copper antennas, according to new research by Rice University's Brown School of Engineering.

2 months ago
Research