Category: Technology

Miriam Doerr Martin Frommherz/Shutterstock As more of us live longer, can robots help us maintain healthier, more independent and dignified lives? The robots I’ve been studying are friendly, helpful machines that can talk, remind, monitor – and even offer a form of companionship for older people. By 2050, the global population of adults aged 60 […]

The event brought together over 70 elite investors, entrepreneurs and innovation stakeholders at STFC’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus. It connected them with startups in quantum computing, space technology and cleantech sectors. These are sectors where the UK aims to establish global leadership. The event featured a keynote address from Lord Vallance, UK Minister for […]

A massive data breach in China has exposed more than 4 billion user records, marking what is believed to be the largest data leak in the country’s history. The leaked database includes highly sensitive information such as identity card numbers, birthdates, residential details, phone numbers, and financial data tied to platforms like WeChat and Alipay. […]

OpenAI has unveiled a suite of new features for ChatGPT aimed at enhancing productivity and collaboration for enterprise users. The updates include cloud storage integrations, meeting recording and transcription capabilities, and support for connecting to external research tools via Managed Connector Protocol (MCP). Seamless Cloud Integration ChatGPT now integrates with popular cloud storage services including […]

Microsoft has officially inaugurated its first data center in Indonesia, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing investment in Southeast Asia’s digital future. The new facility—part of the Indonesia Central Cloud Region—is projected to generate an economic impact of $2.5 billion and create approximately 106,000 jobs by 2028, spanning sectors such as IT, operations, […]

In a significant move to bolster Europe’s position in the rapidly advancing field of quantum technologies, France, Germany, and the Netherlands have jointly inaugurated a €30 million ($33.8 million) initiative aimed at funding high-impact projects in quantum computing, communication, and sensing. This collaborative effort underscores the three countries’ commitment to scaling quantum technologies and reinforcing […]

Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock Imagine asking a coworker to help you on a project, and although they agree, they suddenly “forget” whenever the deadline approaches. Or a friend saying “you look beautiful today, I barely recognised you,” after you show them your new haircut. Perhaps you know all too well the feeling of a parent or partner […]

Microsoft has launched a new initiative offering free cybersecurity support to European governments, aiming to bolster defences amid a surge in AI-driven cyber threats. Announced this week, the initiative grants access to a comprehensive cybersecurity programme for all 27 EU member states, EU candidate countries, members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), as well […]

Brookfield Asset Management has announced plans to invest up to SEK 95 billion ($10 billion) in Sweden, marking one of its largest European commitments to date. The investment aims to accelerate Sweden’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and strengthen Europe’s technological autonomy. At the center of the initiative is the development of a new AI hub […]

Austin, Texas – A new wave of delivery robots is hitting the streets of Austin, but unlike previous deployments, these bots are working with human drivers—not replacing them. The pilot project, a collaboration between New York-based parcel delivery company Veho and Swiss robotics startup RIVR, introduces AI-powered robots designed to assist human drivers by delivering […]