Technology
UK Businesses Miss £111 Billion Tech Boost
A recent report from Virgin Media O2 Business and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) has revealed that if all UK businesses had embraced digital technology more extensively in 2021, the economy could have reaped a £111 billion boost in turnover. The Untapped Potential of Digitalisation The report, titled ‘The Economic and Social…
Read More“We, Robot” Event Summary
Following Tesla’s “We, Robot” event on October 10 at the Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles, we look at the big reveals, the reactions to them, plus some of the key comments made and opinions given. A Showcase of Futuristic Visions Tesla’s long-anticipated “We, Robot” event, which captured the attention of millions worldwide, was CEO Elon…
Read MoreAI Drone Swarm … Military Tests Successful
Munich-based Quantum Systems (a Small Unmanned Aerial Systems – ‘sUAS’ – company), has announced a successful test of AI-powered ‘drone swarm’ technology which could advance the role drones play in warfare. What Is A ‘Drone Swarm’? In short, Drone swarm technology involves coordinating multiple drones to operate as a unified system and it can be…
Read MoreCrowdStrike – What Happened?
Following 8.5 million Microsoft devices being hit by a faulty software update from CrowdStrike causing global chaos, we look at what happened, how, and why. The Worst Cyber Event In History The scale of effects of the disruption caused make this event, which began on 18 July (Microsoft) or 19 July (according to CrowdStrike), makes…
Read MoreWorld’s Largest (House-Sized) 3D Printer
Maine University in the US has announced that its new 3D printer has smashed the former Guinness World Record to become the largest 3D printer in the world, making it a significant step forward in the next generation of advanced manufacturing. Factory of the Future The new printer, dubbed Factory of the Future 1.0 (FoF…
Read MoreTesla Robotaxi In August
Following a fall in Tesla EV sales and profits, Tesla boss Elon Musk has announced that he’ll be unveiling a ‘Robotaxi’ on August 8 this year. May Swap Lower Cost EV For Robotaxi Reports initially indicated that Mr Musk’s Tesla company would be abandoning its plans to build a lower-cost EV (the Model 2) in favour…
Read MoreYour AI Twin Might Save Your Life
A new study published in The Lancet shows how an AI tool called Foresight (which fully analyses patient health records and makes digital twins of patients) could be used to predict the future of your health. What Is Foresight? The Foresight tool is described by the researchers as a “generative transformer in temporal modelling of patient…
Read MoreGlassdoor Site Shows Real Users’ Names
It’s been reported that Glassdoor (the website that allows current employees to anonymously review their employer) posted users’ real names to their profiles without their consent. What Is Glassdoor? By allowing users to register anonymously, Glassdoor is a website that allows current and former employees to anonymously review their companies and management. Founded in 2007…
Read MoreDing Dong Doorbells
After the Amazon-owned ‘Ring’ video doorbell company’s recent major subscription price hike across its range caused anger and made the news, we look at what customers have said and if there’s a way to beat the price hike. Ouch! Ring has angered customers and received some negative publicity after announcing that starting on 11 March…
Read MoreWhat’s Fun At CES?
Following the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last week, we take a look at some of the more novel and fun gadgets (and claims from the show) and what lessons businesses can take away from this year’s event. CES The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which this year took place in Las Vegas (from…
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