Big Tech
Why a Bank Needs a Chief Scientist to Lead AI Innovation
Capital One's Chief Scientist Prem Natarajan explains the bank's approach to AI research and innovation.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
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AI Research
What it Means to Be a Mathematician When AI Does the Math
In the mid-noughties, when music by the Killers and Franz Ferdinand blared out of every pub and nightclub I passed, I spent my days and nights struggling through a Ph.D.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
How IEEE Awardee Karen Panetta Became Bewitched by Engineering
When considering the 1960s sitcoms Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie , both of which featured women with supernatural powers navigating life with mortals, most people wouldn’t connect them with pursuing an engineering ca…
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
AI Is Designing Radio Chips That Humans Couldn’t Even Imagine
Summary RFIC design is a complex “ dark art ” that limits progress in wireless technologies like 5G, autonomous vehicles, and satellite communications.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Home Broadband Is 5G’s Surprise Killer App
5G telecommunications, according to industry hype when 5G first launched in 2019 , was going to be all about buzzy applications like mobile augmented reality and autonomous vehicles .
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
AI Is Learning to Read the Room
Imagine sitting down at your desk and logging in for a performance review, with an AI system analyzing the conversation.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 23, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
Commemorating 70 Years of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is the transformative, strategic technology of the early 21st century.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 22, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
War Taught this Ukrainian Entrepreneur the Value of Resilience
Salome Mikadze-Struk is no stranger to adversity.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 20, 2026·1 min read
AI Models
IEEE Rolls Out Large Language Models Virtual Training Course
Large language models have moved out of the research lab and into engineers’ daily workflow.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 19, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
What Amazon’s Astro Taught Me About Giving Robots a Soul
In 2018, Amazon brought me in as the lead UX Sound Designer for Astro, its first consumer home robot .
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 19, 2026·1 min read
Productivity
IEEE’s 2026 Education Week Events Emphasized Lifelong Learning
The rapid evolution of the global engineering landscape requires continuous education.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 17, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
How Musicians Can Get Paid for Training AI
Musicians are accustomed to getting paid each time their creative work is used.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 17, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
The Secret to Marathon-Winning Humanoid Robots
On April 19, 2026, the Honor Lightning humanoid robot ran a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds , beating the human world record by 7 minutes and the best robot time from 2025 by almost two hours.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 17, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
This 1976 University Experiment Spun Up the U.S. Wind Industry
A half century ago, a scrappy crew at the University of Massachusetts Amherst erected a wind turbine on Orchard Hill, the highest point on campus.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 15, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Why Orbital Data Centers Are Harder Than Silicon Valley Thinks
“Space computing, the final frontier, has arrived,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared at the Nvidia GTC conference in March.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 11, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
Defining Autonomy for Wellness Robots in Senior Care
Examining socially assistive wellness robots' role in senior wellness and a framework to measure their autonomy.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 11, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
We Are Crowd-Sourcing the Panopticon
A man raises his phone as police move into a crowd.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 10, 2026·1 min read
Productivity
What Size Company Is Right for You?
This article is crossposted from IEEE Spectrum ’s careers newsletter.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 09, 2026·1 min read
Productivity
The Pros and Cons of Job Hopping as an Engineer
This article is crossposted from IEEE Spectrum ’s careers newsletter.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 09, 2026·1 min read
Productivity
The Computer Science Degree Isn’t Dead
This article is crossposted from IEEE Spectrum ’s careers newsletter.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 09, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
The Future of Robotics: Contact Intelligence Takes Center Stage
Robotics researchers focus on contact intelligence to enable complex tasks in unpredictable environments.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 09, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
IEEE Celebrates Technology’s Brightest Minds at Annual Event
New York City was the backdrop of this year’s IEEE Honors Ceremony , held on 24 April.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 08, 2026·1 min read
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50 Years of The Institute
The Institute celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of covering IEEE's initiatives, technical achievements, and member stories.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 05, 2026·1 min read
Productivity
7 Ways New Engineers Can Flourish in the Age of AI
New graduates' careers are unfolding in an era when AI is not optional.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 03, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Direct-to-Cell Technology: Enabling Satellite Connectivity for Legacy Devices
Direct-to-cell technology uses LEO satellites as spaceborne cell towers to deliver LTE services to existing smartphones without hardware changes.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 02, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
Designing a Safer Digital World for Kids
Children born after 2013 are the first generation to grow up fully immersed in digital systems, which weren’t designed with them in mind.
IEEE Spectrum
Jun 01, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
The DIY Bipedal Robot That Paved the Way for Modern Robotics
In 1987, a British photographer with no formal training in robotics built a life-size humanoid robot using pneumatic 'air-muscles' instead of motors, foreshadowing advancements in robotics.
IEEE Spectrum
May 31, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
Make a Soft Digital Clock Tick With Millifluidics
A new approach to computing uses pressurized air and soft materials to create a unique digital clock that's simpler, lighter, and more integrated.
IEEE Spectrum
May 29, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
The Hidden Enemy of RF Systems: Understanding Phase Noise
A practical guide to phase noise concepts, exploring its impact on RF systems and measurement techniques.
IEEE Spectrum
May 28, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
South Africa Has AI Leverage. Its Draft Policy Leaves It Unused
This article is adapted by the author with permission from Tech Policy Press .
IEEE Spectrum
May 27, 2026·1 min read
Productivity
The Quest to Preserve Fading Floppy Disks
As floppy disks degrade and their creators retire, a Cambridge University archivist leads a project to rescue data from these aging storage media.
IEEE Spectrum
May 26, 2026·1 min read
Productivity
IEEE TryEngineering OnCampus Program Expands to 7 Universities
The IEEE TryEngineering OnCampus program expands its engineering experiences to seven universities worldwide, offering pre-university students hands-on opportunities to solve engineering problems.
IEEE Spectrum
May 25, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
Reclaiming Social Engineering for Good
The term 'social engineering' has been tainted by its association with scams and authoritarian control, but its origins and potential for good deserve a reevaluation.
IEEE Spectrum
May 25, 2026·1 min read
AI Models
Streamlining AI Development: A Model-Based Approach to Virtual Sensor Modeling
A new webinar showcases an end-to-end workflow for designing, training, and deploying AI-based virtual sensor models to embedded processors.
IEEE Spectrum
May 25, 2026·1 min read
AI Tools
Developers: Get Your Medical Mobile App Verified By IEEE
The IEEE Standards Association launches a registry to verify medical mobile apps for technical soundness, ethical design, and clinical efficacy.
IEEE Spectrum
May 21, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
SEM-Guided Low-kV FIB Finishing for Leading-Edge Semiconductor Failure Analysis
The ZEISS Crossbeam 750 FIBSEM sets a new benchmark for precise TEM lamella prep, tomography, and advanced nanofabrication.
IEEE Spectrum
May 21, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
The Future of Physical AI Isn’t Smarter Robots, It’s Smarter Interfaces
The next frontier in Physical AI is not about building smarter robots, but about creating smarter interfaces that allow humans to interact with machines more naturally.
IEEE Spectrum
May 21, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
Will Robotics Have a ChatGPT Moment?
The robotics industry is poised for significant growth with the integration of AI, but experts warn that the path to general-purpose robots operating alongside humans will be gradual and require coordinated systems of different AI tools.
IEEE Spectrum
May 20, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
Manchester Code Made Bits Behave
A team of engineers at the University of Manchester developed Manchester code, a technique that embedded timing information directly into data streams, revolutionizing digital communication and making data transfer more robust.
IEEE Spectrum
May 18, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
The Dull, Dirty, and Dangerous Truth About Robotics
Researchers propose a framework to help roboticists understand the job context for their technology, going beyond the simplistic 'dull, dirty, and dangerous' classification.
IEEE Spectrum
May 18, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
Agentic AI for Robot Teams
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory are advancing agentic AI to enable autonomy, coordination, and adaptability in collaborative robotic teams.
IEEE Spectrum
May 18, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
How Melbourne's AI and Data Center Flywheel Is Accelerating Research Innovation
Melbourne's convergence of global convening and high-performance digital systems is positioning the city as a focal point for applied AI research, advanced engineering, and data-intensive science.
IEEE Spectrum
May 18, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
IEEE Society Helps Researchers Meet Their Next Corporate Backer
The IEEE Communications Society's Research Collaboration Pitch Session initiative is bridging the gap between academic researchers and industry innovators, providing a platform for meaningful engagement and collaboration.
IEEE Spectrum
May 14, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Accelerating Chipmaking Innovation for the Energy-Efficient AI Era
The AI era demands a new operating paradigm in chipmaking innovation, requiring a concentrated effort from the world's best talent to deliver higher-performance AI systems faster and more energy-efficiently.
IEEE Spectrum
May 14, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
The Critical Role of RF Coexistence Testing in Shared Spectrum
As spectrum congestion intensifies, RF coexistence testing is becoming increasingly crucial for ensuring the reliability of wireless systems in both military and commercial applications.
IEEE Spectrum
May 14, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
IEEE Program Aims to Connect the Billions Who Are Still Offline
The IEEE Future Networks' Connecting the Unconnected program is working to accelerate the development, standardization, and deployment of technologies to provide greater access to the internet for billions of people worldwide.
IEEE Spectrum
May 12, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
Neutralizing the Gigascale Problem: How to Solve the Physical Power Paradox of Extreme AI Training Loads
The growing demand for AI computing has hit a physical wall in data centers, where power infrastructure struggles to keep up with massive GPU clusters and their high-frequency, abrupt pulse loads.
IEEE Spectrum
May 12, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
DAIMON Robotics Wants to Give Robot Hands a Sense of Touch
Hong Kong-based DAIMON Robotics releases Daimon-Infinity, the largest omni-modal robotic dataset for physical AI, to accelerate the real-world deployment of embodied AI.
IEEE Spectrum
May 04, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
With $1 Cyberattacks on the Rise, Durable Defenses Pay Off
As generative AI makes cyberattacks cheaper and more accessible, robust defenses are crucial to prevent vulnerabilities from being exploited.
IEEE Spectrum
Apr 30, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
Transmission Hardware Corona Performance and HVDC Submarine Cable EM Fields
Simulation can help overcome limitations in measurement approaches for power system design, particularly in corona performance testing and HVDC submarine cable EM fields.
IEEE Spectrum
Apr 30, 2026·1 min read
AI Models
Better Hardware Could Turn Zeros into AI Heroes
New hardware that takes advantage of sparsity in AI models could significantly reduce their energy consumption and increase performance.
IEEE Spectrum
Apr 28, 2026·1 min read
AI Tools
The Chip That Made Hardware Rewritable
The field-programmable gate array, a computer chip with internal hardware circuits that can be reconfigured after manufacturing, has revolutionized the development of advanced electronic systems.
IEEE Spectrum
Apr 28, 2026·1 min read
Productivity
Entanglement: A Brief History of Human Connection
From cave paintings to neural networks, humans have sought connection through language, technology, and storytelling.
IEEE Spectrum
Apr 28, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
What Makes eVTOL Motors Different Than EV Motors?
While electric vehicles and eVTOL aircraft rely on similar electric motors, crucial differences in design and functionality set them apart.
IEEE Spectrum
Apr 27, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
Engineering Collisions: How NYU Is Remaking Health Research
New York University's Institute for Engineering Health is revolutionizing the approach to health research by assembling teams from various disciplines to tackle specific disease states.
IEEE Spectrum
Apr 27, 2026·1 min read