“People are misinformed”: we speak to an anti-5G activist
Some believe that 5G is one of the biggest technological advancements of the decade. We speak to computer scientist, Reza Ganjavi, who passionately disagrees.
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Wireless charging – will this new technology cut the cord for good?
Wireless charging promised freedom from cables, but has so far failed to impress. Will this new technology free us from the tangle?
5 Fascinating robots that help around the house
We’ve all thought of that dystopian future of work, the one where robots take all our jobs. But what if the jobs they take are the ones in our household; those menial tasks nobody likes doing?
Smart City Britain: What will London look like in 2050?
A smart city is more than just access to fast internet. As London becomes a tech epicentre, it will embrace futuristic infrastructure in the next 30 years.
Forget hailing a cab, why not take an autonomous flying taxi?
As more and more autonomous vehicles enter the market and our city streets become overburdened with road vehicles, the only way to go is up.
Can AI be truly creative?
AI is everywhere. It makes decisions for us, influences us, and assists us. We know that it is powerful and accurate, but can it be creative?
Meet Huddly, the smart conference camera you never knew you needed
Huddly is an AI-powered video camera that’s shaking up conferences around the world. What makes it so special? We spoke with the company to find out.
4 exciting uses for VR in the future of healthcare
VR is in its infancy, but some companies are developing exciting uses for it. The future of healthcare looks set to be a driving force behind VR development.
Could we build new social networks on blockchain?
Blockchain is favoured by many for its transparency and decentralisation. Could it be a legitimate option to build a more secure brand of social network?
Will AI start a revolution in cloud and data storage?
AI requires data: lots of data. The way we store that data in future may change, as cloud and edge computing develops. What does the future for AI data storage?
This is how social networks use your data
Those free social networks you use are not entirely free. You’re paying for them, just not with money. Data is the currency, and they’re collecting a lot of it.
IoT: How to secure your smart home against attacks
As more smart devices enter the market, consumers must be wary of IoT hacking. With homes becoming smarter and more…
AI is assisting the visually impaired with Aira technology
In 2014, Suman Kanuganti struck up a friendship with communications expert Matt Brock. Brock was blind and the pair’s conversations about the challenges of blindness gave Kanuganti the idea to develop technology to assist his friend’s condition.
5 Intriguing ways movies and TV shows predicted tech
For decades, technology lying just beyond our reach has been imagined and used in our most beloved movies and television shows. Some of it has defied all logic, some of it has been downright ridiculous, but every so often their predictions come true.
Qualcomm’s new chip set for built-in 5G
With the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip already implemented in so many smartphones, rumours are circling that the next version, the 865, has integrated 5G modem.
E-waste and the human cost of recycling tech
As our appetite for consumer electronics grows, and the average lifespan of a device gets shorter, we face a mounting problem. China, no longer the world’s dumping ground, is attempting to tackle their e-waste problem head-on.
How can AR be utilised by businesses and educators?
Augmented reality (AR) has long been popular in mobile gaming and entertainment, but does it have a place in education…
Marketers are harnessing AI with new Cognitiv technology
Cognitiv is the first marketing AI company to offer custom deep learning algorithms to its customers. We spoke to CEO and co-founder, Jeremy Fain.
Where do humans fit into Industry 4.0?
In the infancy of the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, we will need to keep up with technological advancements or…
The importance of V2X for businesses and consumers
Credit: Shutterstock Vehicle to Everything technology – or V2X – is set to become one of the most important technological…