Category: Technology

The UK’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is preparing to roll out digital driving licences this year, a move planned to make the application process more efficient and streamlined. The initiative, first reported by The Times, will allow drivers to access their driving credentials through a government-developed mobile app, dubbed the “Digital Wallet.” This […]

Granger Wootz Next time you’re working in a coffee shop or similar public space, take a moment to look around at your “co-workers” for the day, busy, like you are, with laptops, cellphones and tablets. How many of those devices belong to the organisations that employ them? Or are they – and you – using […]

In 2024, the US healthcare sector experienced a significant number of data breaches, with 720 incidents reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These breaches collectively compromised approximately 186 million user records, exposing sensitive personal, medical, and financial data. According to a recent analysis of the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) […]

Cybersecurity firm SecurityScorecard has identified a new threat campaign linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, aimed at freelance software developers. This operation, named Operation 99, focuses on compromising the software supply chain by targeting developers working in Web3 and cryptocurrency sectors. The attack is an evolution of the previously observed Operation Dream Job, wherein attackers […]

Marco Raquan Honesty, a 28-year-old from Washington, has pleaded guilty to participating in a series of fraud schemes that collectively caused over $600,000 in losses. The schemes, which spanned from 2021 to 2022, included COVID relief fraud, smishing (SMS phishing), identity theft, and bank account takeovers. Honesty was involved in orchestrating smishing attacks, where he […]

Rethinking U.S. Semiconductor Strategy: The Case for a Diversified Approach to National Security and Innovation The United States’ semiconductor industry, pivotal for both economic growth and national security, is facing an urgent need for rejuvenation and diversification. Central to this effort is Intel Corporation, a historically dominant player in chip manufacturing. However, its future is […]

Digital tools have been pitched as a surefire way for farmers across Africa to improve their businesses. Martin Harvey/Getty Images Digital agriculture is often hailed as an almost magical trigger for promoting successful farming, even among smallholder farmers in the developing world. Its proponents argue that using digital tools to, for instance, generate records and […]

Anggalih Prasetya / Shutterstock The rapid spread of artificial intelligence has people wondering: who’s most likely to embrace AI in their daily lives? Many assume it’s the tech-savvy – those who understand how AI works – who are most eager to adopt it. Surprisingly, our new research (published in the Journal of Marketing) finds the […]

Residents ride a tuk-tuk taxi along a road damaged by multiple earthquakes near the town of Kabanna in the north of Ethiopia. Amanuel Sileshi/AFP via Getty Images Ethiopia’s Afar and Oromia regions have been hit by several earthquakes and tremors since the beginning of 2025. The strongest, with a magnitude of 5.7, struck on 4 […]

Researchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea have unveiled a groundbreaking lithium-ion battery design that significantly improves safety and performance. This new battery, featuring a triple-layer solid polymer electrolyte, addresses some of the most pressing concerns with conventional lithium-ion batteries, including fire hazards and potential explosions. Traditional lithium-ion […]