Category: Technology

The European Commission has announced plans to continue its efforts on technology standardisation with the United States, despite growing uncertainty regarding the future of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in light of the upcoming US presidential elections. The TTC, established in 2021 as a forum for high-level collaboration between the EU and the […]

CrizzyStudio / Shutterstock Artificial intelligence (AI) makes important decisions that affect our everyday lives. These decisions are implemented by firms and institutions in the name of efficiency. They can help determine who gets into college, who lands a job, who receives medical treatment and who qualifies for government assistance. As AI takes on these roles, […]

In a groundbreaking move that could transform medical logistics, electric drones are now being used to transport blood samples in London, revolutionizing the speed and efficiency of critical medical deliveries. This innovation aims to improve patient care by reducing turnaround times for vital tests, helping healthcare professionals make faster, life-saving decisions, particularly for patients undergoing […]

As Germany approaches its next federal election, cybersecurity has become a top concern for the country’s leadership. In light of rising digital threats, Germany’s Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, has called for stronger measures to safeguard the integrity of the election process and to protect critical digital infrastructure. This warning comes amid growing fears of cyberattacks […]

Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock A former CEO and executive chairman of Google, recently suggested that the tech giant’s apparent lag in AI development was due to the company prioritising employees’ personal wellbeing over progress. Eric Schmidt told an audience: “Google decided that work-life balance and going home early and working from home was more important than winning.” Schmidt […]

Introduction Japan, once a global leader in semiconductor production and technology, is making a major push to regain its competitive edge in both the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. The government has announced an ambitious plan to revitalize its chip industry, which has been underperforming in recent decades as other countries, particularly the United […]

On November 13, 2024, T-Mobile, one of the world’s largest mobile network carriers, experienced a significant outage affecting millions of customers across the United States and international markets. The disruption has caused widespread issues for users trying to make calls, send messages, and access mobile data. What Happened? Around midday (EST) on November 13, reports […]

Introduction The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to technology companies, alerting them about a rising wave of fraudulent subpoenas and emergency data requests (EDRs) used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. These forged subpoenas are increasingly being used by malicious actors to exploit trust in law enforcement and […]

Warawut Klinjun/Shutterstock Once every spring, a few days after the full moon, corals of the great barrier reef release eggs and sperm simultaneously – a phenomenon so spectacular it can be seen from space. Not only does the Moon’s gravitational attraction interact with the Sun to cause our tides (ebb and flow), its orbit around […]