The Cyber Attack That Killed
A German woman requiring urgent admission had to be diverted to another city for treatment after a ransomware attack caused the failure of IT systems at a major hospital
A Cure for Blindness
The development of the world’s first cure for blindness has been very successful and will enter clinical trials soon.
Apple Event 2020 Update
New watches, new tablets and new subscriptions: here’s everything you need to know from the 2020 Apple Event that took place on 15th September.
Is 3D technology the fashion industry’s answer to a more sustainable future?
The fashion industry is one that is constantly changing to accommodate new trends and, therefore, it is no surprise that technology — particularly 3D technology — is now being utilised in an attempt to build a more sustainable clothing industry.
Apple Watch Series 6 Revealed, and It Beats the Clock
Apple’s sixth-generation watch redefines health and wellness capabilities of wearable tech, and it’s here in the nick of time
IBM Calls for Stringent Export Policies on Facial Recognition Tech
The information technology company asserted the U.S. should impose new export limits on facial recognition tech to repressive regimes
Xbox Series X: 5 Things You Need To Know About Microsoft’s Next Gen Console
The next generation of gaming is just around the corner. Over the past months, Microsoft has revealed more information about its upcoming Xbox Series X console.
Amazon’s Halo Fitness Band Is Capable Of Measuring Your Emotional State
The new health and wellness band will compete with the Apple Watch and Google’s FitBit.
Microsoft Announces Its Smallest Console Ever
The Xbox Series S is the smallest Xbox ever made, with the smallest next-gen price
Facebook AR Glasses Make ‘Superhuman’ Hearing Possible
Research science arm of Facebook is developing AR glasses that produce sounds ‘perceptually indistinguishable from reality’ and grant ‘perceptual superpowers’
How NBA And NASCAR Are Using Oura’s Wearable Smart Ring To Keep Players And Staff Healthy
The $300 Oura Smart Ring is a personal health tracker that is capable of measuring body pulse, sleep quality, heart rate as well as skin temperature.
Nvidia Shakes the GPU Market With GeForce RTX 30 Series
Nvidia’s revolutionary new Ampere cards will offer 8K HDR gaming, immersive VR experience with twice the anticipated core count, at $499
Neuralink and the Beginning of Humanity’s Symbiosis With AI
Elon Musk unveiled a pig implanted with a brain chip, demonstrating a functioning brain-to-machine interface
End of An Era: Microsoft Are Killing Off Internet Explorer
After 17th August 2021, Microsoft will stop supporting the Internet Explorer browser after over 25 years of prominence.
The First Cyborg
Dr Scott-Morgan was diagnosed with Motor Neurone’s Disease, a terminal condition that is currently incurable, he was told he had 2 years to live. He is currently using his expertise to transform himself into the first human cyborg.
A Pilot and An AI Went Head-to-Head in a Virtual Dogfight. The AI Prevailed
Heron Systems’ artificial intelligence algorithm triumphed over a U.S. Air Force pilot 5-0 in DARPA’s AlphaDogfight Trials
Social Retail: Nike And Burberry Introduce Digital-Driven Stores
The mainstream adoption of technology is changing the way retailers interact with consumers. Simply offering branded content isn’t enough anymore.
Xwing Puts the Era of Autonomous Flight on the Horizon
San Francisco-based aviation start-up has developed an advanced autopilot system allowing pilots to sit back and relax—from take-off to touchdown
Newly Surfaced Document Reveals U.S. Law Enforcement Has Been Purchasing Phone Location Data
FOIA Document reveals the Secret Service bought a surveillance service allowing law enforcement to track smartphone users’ locations—without warrants
Facebook: A Story of Inorganic Growth – Part III
With Facebook announcing the integration of Instagram and Messenger, we explore the series of acquisitions, takeovers and mergers that have made the platform that runs the world today.
Facebook: A Story of Inorganic Growth – Part II
With Facebook announcing the integration of Instagram and Messenger, we explore the series of acquisitions, takeovers and mergers that have made the platform that runs the world today.
Facebook: A Story of Inorganic Growth – Part I
With Facebook announcing the integration of Instagram and Messenger, we explore the series of acquisitions, takeovers and mergers that have made the platform that runs the world today.
ICE Strikes a Deal With Controversial Facial Recognition Firm Clearview AI
The Immigration and Customs Department paid $224K for “Clearview Licences” to investigate online child exploitation cases
Gaming on iOS? Apple May Not Be Providing a Level Playing Field
Big Tech players Facebook and Microsoft register their grievances against Apple’s constricting App Store policies amid antitrust probes
Remote Cheering: How Professional Sports Leagues Are Using Technology During Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has forced sports fans to stay home for the foreseeable future. As a result, global sports leagues are under pressure to innovate and keep the games as normal as possible.
The Next Generation of Gaming Reaches the Cloud This Fall
Microsoft’s game streaming service xCloud will go live on September 15, exclusively on Android
Japan’s AI Battalion Against COVID-19
The East Japan Railway Company unveiled AI-equipped robots that disinfect frequently contacted surfaces to arrest the spread of COVID-19
OpenAI’s New Language Model Is a Polymath—Without a Mind
The GPT-3 AI can generate code like a programmer, write couplets like Keats and report news like CNN—without any thought
Interesting Uses of Augmented Reality in Industries
Augmented reality is a cutting-edge technology that is offering users amazing opportunities and digitally enhanced possibilities across different industries.
Real Life Inception: The MIT Research That Can Control Dreams
MIT researchers have found a way to control and guide dreams using a device known as Dormio.
The First Mars Helicopter
This week NASA will launch the first off world rotarcraft on its way to Mars.
Delivery Robots Are On The Rise: Here Are 2 Start-Ups Leading The Way
The autonomous delivery robots market is growing rapidly. During 2020-2024, the market is expected to grow by $USD16.86 billion.
Timekettle: The First Offline Translator
Timekettle have created the real Babel Fish; a revolutionary earphone that can translate up to 4 voices at once with no internet connection is a huge advancement in the industry.
Software to Hardware: Zoom Enters a New Market
Zoom introduce a communication device for the home that is built to run their platform.
Personalised PPE: The Facemask That Fits
Imperial College London are researching into custom made facemasks with ventilators that are made to fit the user.
The evolution of workout equipment: 3 top fit-tech start-ups that are changing the game
The spread of COVID-19 has negatively affected many fitness companies across the country. Professional athletes and fitness lovers are forced to find equipment alternatives to continue with their daily routines.
What Makes a UI ‘Intuitive’?
Is an intuitive UI one that is heuristic, one created to cater to instincts or one that feels familiar?
Data Transfer Blues for the U.S. as ECJ Strikes Down Privacy Shield
Europe’s top court invalidated the EU-US data transfer mechanism, restricting data flow across the Atlantic
WHO’s First AI Health Worker for Quitting Tobacco Initiative
The WHO is taking on an AI initiative to get the world’s 1.3 billion tobacco users to kick the habit and quit for good. Let’s meet Florence, their first virtual health worker.
The Year of Thermal Imaging
Thermal imaging has had a plethora of new developments that have brought the technology to the forefront of crisis management in 2020
The Next iPhone May Not Include a Charger
Apple’s next iPhone may ship without a charger in box this fall to save the environment—and shipping costs
How Cutting-Edge AI Can Identify Breast Cancer
AI has been leading the way with intuitive algorithms. Now, researchers are exploring a computer algorithm found to be as effective as human radiologists when spotting breast cancer from X-ray images.
8 Innovative Augmented Reality Features For Fashion And Beauty Shoppers
Augmented reality (AR) has become a powerful tool for retailers. The technology can be used by brands to boost sales and enhance the shopping experience for customers.
TikTok’s Estranged Relationship With Privacy and Security
After India, the United States is considering imposing a ban on Chinese video-sharing platform TikTok citing child privacy concerns
Augmented Reality Apps Keeping Users Busy During Covid-19 Lockdown
Augmented Reality (AR) has been dominating user experience (UX) and with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have been turning to AR apps to help pass their time.
COVID-19 Increases The Need For 5G Solutions
The COVID-19 outbreak has forced organisations and schools to adopt remote working and studying. Additionally, more people are subscribing to streaming services and accessing content online. This has caused a significant uptick in internet usage, placing big demands on network providers.
Society of Censorship
With your modern life running through your phone, how much control over you do tech giants have?
Wearable Tech: Google’s New Glasses
Over recent years, wearable tech has become the newest trend – with smartwatches at the forefront of this drive. One device that is much sought after but yet to hit the mark and gain success: smart glasses.
5 Ways Grocers Are Leveraging Technology During COVID-19
Consumer behaviour has changed drastically amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The number of visits to stores has decreased significantly. Whilst online shopping has seen a spike in sales, physical stores have been left to deal with loss of business.
AI to prioritise NHS patients to help deal with post-COVID backlog
The UK has seen challenging months with the country coming to a halt due to the coronavirus outbreak.