How AI is helping combat deforestation
A world without rainforests is virtually incomprehensible. Forests cover around 30 percent of the planet’s land area, yet deforestation continues...
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‘Google is aiding Chinese military’ while still on Pentagon advisory board
The Pentagon accuses Google of aiding the Chinese military while Google's ex-CEO and current VP of wireless services are both...
Mobile office tools to help digital nomads find their working zen
While many may embrace minimalism for the mental or stylish benefits, learning to live with the basics is an essential skill...
And the winner of Publicize Connect Miami is… Smarthop
At the very beginning, there were 6 startups. After an event with fierce competition, a winner was selected. Startups participating...
DARPA launches Polyplexus social network with 3 tech incubators
DARPA launches a public social network called Polyplexus for research and development, which contains three incubators covering Quantum Machine Learning,...
Is edtech functioning as it should in the classroom?
A new generation always gravitates towards technology. Remember when we used to wait for computer class, just to get to...
Synthetic data for leveling the tech playing field
Big data has been the preserve of the largest tech companies, but synthetic data may be about to level the...
Preparing for an AI future with McAfee VP Candace Worley: podcast
On this episode, we will be speaking with Candace Worley, the vice president of McAfee, one of the most well-recognized...
Are we edging closer to a microchipped future?
Whilst many people are afraid of a move towards invasive technology, perhaps any downside risk with the use of microchip...
Tech solutions to humanitarian crises from Davos to Salamanca
Over a million migrants arrived in Europe in 2015. More than 800,000 journeyed from the sea and nearly 4,000 souls...
DARPA to exploit quantum computing without a quantum computer
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is looking to fund research into quantum computing without having a fully-operational quantum computer....
Where is my flying car‽
What do Back to the Future, Star Trek, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets have in common? They allow us to dream...
When will driverless deliveries become the norm?
Some time ago, we looked at services which were on the cusp of offering driverless deliveries. At what point in development...
Ride sharing services create secondary business opportunities
Ride sharing isn't just about sharing space in a car with a total stranger, but a whole slew of secondary...
What’s your buzz? Decoding Jargonaut technobabble
You must have heard of DevOps, a set of software development practices that brings together software development and information technology...
The entertainment awards wars: streaming vs cinema experience
Recently, revered filmmaker Steven Spielberg has expressed his discomfort at Netflix’s film Roma winning the Oscar for Best Picture. According...
Who will benefit from IoT disruption in home insurance?
The Internet of Things (IoT) has shown much promise to disrupt many industries, but for home insurance, who will benefit...
Embracing the power of Earth with green geothermal energy
As we constantly look for green sources of energy to carry on as we do on this planet without hurting...
Launching: crypto hardware wallet that fits your phone’s sim card slot
A San Jose, California-based company has launched the first cryptocurrency hardware wallet that fits in the sim card tray of...
When chatbots become more than just machines
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Whether they’re picking up a complaint from the bank, collecting and sorting job applications, or helping you order a pizza,...
