University develops 'smart' chips

Scientists at Swansea University in Wales, have been awarded a £1m ($1.8m) grant to develop microchips which could "radically reduce" energy consumption, reports the BBC.

"The new microchips could be used in personal computers, mobile phones and in domestic white goods. ... The university said "smart chip" technology could save £211bn ($400bn) annually in electric costs world-wide."

emily | 8:52 AM | Technology |
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