What On Earth is a Metaverse? – Part II
After reviewing the history that has brought us to the age of the Metaverse, we are going to take a look at those who are developing the software that will bring this revolutionary dimension to life.
What On Earth is a Metaverse? – Part I
A word that is permeating the social consciousness with a loose definition, few who truly understand and some seemingly bizarre possibilities: what on earth is a metaverse?
World’s First Small Modular Nuclear Reactor
As China continue their impressive drive towards global domination of the power industry, they have pushed through their first small modular nuclear reactor.
Recognizing Algorithmic Biases
Transparency, accountability, and reliability are the virtues of trustworthy AI. By keeping inclusivity and equity as the cornerstones of the development of AI standards, organizations can address implicit biases of algorithms.
Flying on Air, and Sunlight
Six years ago, Solar Impulse 2 showed the world that it was possible to fly around the world on solar energy. Now, scientists have found a way to source carbon-neutral fuel from sunlight and air.
Neusbot: Solving Oil Spills, Sustainably
Using only sunlight as an energy source, UC Riverside’s soft robots can clean up oil spills and safeguard marine ecosystems from contaminants.
GM Jellyfish Brain Examination
Scientists have been analysing a jellyfish to understand how it thinks and how its neurons work together
Spotify’s TikTok Feature
Spotify are the next tech giant to be seen developing their own TikTok-esque feature for mobile apps.
Roboats: Sustainable, Adaptable, and Autonomous Vessels
Ferrying along the canals of Amsterdam is set to become more sustainable, thanks to MIT’s fully autonomous, modular vessels.
Wearable Tech: Fabric That Lets You Interact With Technology
Textile-integrated metamaterials are pushing the frontiers of what’s possible with wearable technology. UC Irvine research explores two use cases for the novel “body area network” in a published study.
Are Autonomous Vehicles Safe from Cyber Attacks? (Part II of II)
As reliance on artificial intelligence modules and machine learning algorithms increases in designing self-driving cars, we must take cognizance of the cybersecurity risks they carry.
Are Autonomous Vehicles Safe from Cyber Attacks? (Part I of II)
As reliance on artificial intelligence modules and machine learning algorithms increases in designing self-driving cars, we must take cognizance of the cybersecurity risks they carry.
Evolving to Learn: How Algorithms Can Mimic Biological Evolution
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change, and truly intelligent machines must be adaptive. Researchers propose a new approach to adaptive learning—by making them mimic biological evolution.
Can Intelligence Be Taught to Robots?
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have found a way to induce ‘intelligence’ in robots, empowering machines to think like us.
Could Automation Solve the Demands of a Post-Brexit Britain?
The coronavirus pandemic left an array of challenges impacting businesses, markets, economies and lives across the UK. With each sector facing a unique challenge, could automation help Britain overcome shortfalls?
Amazon’s Project Mic: Be a DIY DJ
Amazon – alongside a whole host of tech giants – are capitalizing on a new form of social media and their Project Mic brings an exciting twist.
Artificial Intelligence Research Draws From the Mind of a Sea Slug
The endeavour to build smarter AI brought the researchers at Purdue to draw from one of the simplest creatures in the animal kingdom.
Spotify Car Thing
Spotify are releasing their first physical device to play your music in the car without using your phone.
GM Stake Their Claim in the Self Driving Market
General Motors have released their self-driving system that will reportedly be able to deal with ‘95%’ of driving scenarios – could this be Tesla’s first true competitor?
Caltech’s LEO Can Walk, Fly, Ride a Skateboard and Walk a Slackline
Land, air, and the slackline—Caltech’s new robot is a master of all terrain.
The Problem with Passwords: Microsoft’s New Security Feature
Microsoft are enabling users to stop using passwords and opt for safer and easier forms of authentication
Electronic Democracy: Empowering consumers to extend products’ lifetime and Reduce E-Waste
Is Recycling Enough? The true key to achieving a circular economy relies on the hands of the consumers themselves.
This London Start-up is Converting Classic Cars Into Electric Vehicles
London Electric Cars is reusing, reducing and recycling—while turning the roads of London into a classic auto show. We discover LEC’s vision of classics on clean energy in an enthralling conversation with founder Matthew Quitter.
Volatility, Bugs and Politics: The Challenges Facing El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment
President Bukele’s El Salvador has become the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender—but the Salvadorans aren’t ready to lead the crypto reform just yet.
Detecting Disease Early Through AI
Scientists at TU Dresden have successfully demonstrated the use of biocompatible chips that detect ‘pathological changes’ without medical supervision.
High Resolution: Google Introduced AI Image Enhancement
Google’s new software uses ground-breaking methods to improve the resolution of digital images using AI
Netflix Gaming
Netflix have added two games to their mobile gaming app in Poland which could make a new direction for the streaming platform.
Buy Now, Pay Later: Online Transactions Are Changing
Affirm’s partnership with Amazon marks the next stage in the short-term loans takeover of e-commerce.
Top Three Electric Cars Reigning the UK Market
Here’s a list of the top three cars on the British roads—that don’t have to make pit stops at the gas station.
Tesla Bot: Could this AI spell the end of manual labour?
Elon Musk unveils a bot that will look and act like a human, with the aim of carrying out work.
Facebook’s Most Viewed List
Facebook have released a series of “top 20” lists of content seen on the widest array of US news feeds.
Would You Trust a Chatbot?
As advances in ML, AI and natural language processing (NLP) turn chatbots more humanlike, should companies tell customers they are communicating with bots?
Social Media Giants Are Rolling Out Anti-Abuse Features Across Platforms
Amid rising racial attacks, social media giants are introducing anti-abuse features to safeguard users from inflammatory comments and messages
From Intent to Action: Brain Interface Allows Users to Control Devices through ‘Imagination’
A cohort of researchers at Georgia Tech have come up with a new VR-enabled BMI system—allowing users to ‘imagine an action’ to wirelessly transmit commands to prosthetic devices
Tokyo 2020 Medal Project
Japan have used the 2020 Olympic Games to raise awareness and battle a massive global issue.
Clinical Trial of Oxford HIV Vaccine Candidate Begins in Africa
The Globally Relevant AIDS Vaccine Europe-Africa Trials Partnership (GREAT) announced the start of Phase I clinical trial of its experimental HIV vaccine
EC’s Adequacy Decision Approves International Data Transfers to the UK
The European Commission’s latest verdict ascertains that data transfer isn’t added to the list of exchanges Brexit has disrupted
Amazon Slapped With $887 Million Fine Over GDPR Violation
Luxembourg’s National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) charged e-commerce giant Amazon with a fine of $880 million over data privacy violations
Deep Learning-Powered Neuroprosthesis Restores Words to Paralyzed Man
The world’s first ‘speech neuroprosthesis’ technology allows for the decoding of full words from the brain activity of a paralyzed individual.
Sitting Down into The Future with Cooler Master’s Innovative Gaming Station
With its form resembling an alien space capsule, Cooler Master’s Orb X promises a full immersion into the videogame dimension.
Google Contactless Card
Google are upgrading their Google Pay feature to introduce an NFC payment card.
FIFA 22: Enhanced Realism Thanks to The New HyperMotion Technology
EA finally presented the next chapter of its videogame saga, FIFA 22- which this year highlights its latest gameplay technology: HyperMotion.
Casio X Pacman: Time for Some Nostalgia
Casio announces the collaboration with Pac-Man for the new A100WEPC model, a tribute to the vintage charm of the 80s.
Solar City
Tesla have announced their first solar powered neighbourhood that they will build alongside two partners.
The Next Generation of Pilots Faces Off In A Drone Football Challenge
A look at an interesting and engaging way to educate the next generation of pilots.
Valve’s New Launch is a Handheld Gaming PC
The $399 Steam Deck is a powerful gaming PC in a Switch-like form factor.
Long-term Lunar Landings: Deeper Exploration of the Moon
NASA award contract for the building of habitation for astronauts in lunar orbit.
The MINI Vision Urbanaut: A Concept Becoming Reality
The MINI Vision Urbanaut, a concept that reimagines the future of transportation by turning the traditional car into a four-wheeled living room.
World’s First Intercity Flight — In a Car
In a 35-minute hop from Nitra to Bratislava, Klein Vision AirCar completed its maiden flight, becoming the first car to fly inter-city.
Learning Intuitively: AI Predicts Human Behaviour from Videos
A Columbia University study unveiled a new computer vision technique that imparts intuitive sense to machines—allowing AI to leverage ‘higher-level associations’ to predict movements.