Category: Technology

The agreement will enable ongoing collaboration between UK and Swedish researchers using neutron methods for materials studies. The new agreement builds on the long-term VR-ISIS partnership, one of ISIS’s longest-standing international relationships. 100 researchers, 20 institutions During the past eight years, over 100 Swedish researchers from 20 institutions have used ISIS for materials investigations across […]

Nigeria has announced a 50% hike in mobile phone and data tariffs, marking a significant rise in the cost of telecommunications services in the country. The increase, approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), comes at a time when the country is facing one of its most severe cost-of-living crises in decades, with inflation at […]

An Indian appeals court has issued a temporary stay on a decision by the country’s antitrust authority that had imposed a five-year ban on data sharing between WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta Platforms. This ruling, which was initially handed down by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), sought to address concerns about potential misuse […]

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has unveiled plans to invest $12 billion in developing artificial intelligence (AI) chips in 2025, marking a significant move to bolster its technological infrastructure. This ambitious investment comes as the company seeks to strengthen its position in the competitive AI sector, aiming to enhance its capabilities in machine learning, […]

Picture this: a rugby player sprints down the pitch with no opponent in sight, only to collapse mid-run. It’s a non-contact injury, a frustrating and often preventable setback that can sideline players for weeks or months. Rugby is a game of power, precision and relentless intensity – and it’s also a sport where injuries are […]

The new initiative announced by the UK’s major public funder of research and innovation follows an independent review of university spin-outs, published in November 2023. A key theme emerging from the review highlighted the need for more proof-of-concept funding for academic researchers to build confidence in commercial ventures before creating a spin-out company. Critical early-stage […]

The European Union’s landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which aims to regulate AI technologies and protect citizens from potential harms, is under scrutiny as several EU governments have lobbied for expanded surveillance powers. Internal documents obtained by Investigate Europe reveal that countries such as France, Italy, Sweden, Lithuania, and Hungary have successfully pushed for provisions […]

OpenAI has announced the launch of its ambitious “Stargate Project,” a $500 billion initiative aimed at expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States over the next four years. In collaboration with major partners such as SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX, OpenAI plans to invest $100 billion immediately to kick-start the project. The Stargate Project is […]

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 […]