Category: Technology

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 […]

The European Innovation Council (EIC) is set to boost its funding for deeptech startups in 2025 with a €1.4 billion allocation, aimed at bridging the gap between Europe and the US in terms of research and development, as well as venture capital. This funding, which marks a €200 million increase from 2024, will support high-potential […]

Toyota has entered a strategic partnership with Nvidia to incorporate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems into its vehicles, signaling a major step forward in the evolution of smart cars and autonomous driving. By integrating Nvidia’s state-of-the-art AI supercomputers, Toyota aims to enhance vehicle safety, efficiency, and overall user experience, positioning itself at the forefront of […]

Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock Boxing, the “sweet science”, is a theatre of skill, power and drama that has captivated audiences for centuries. Yet, behind the allure of championship nights and historic rivalries lies a persistent shadow – controversial decisions that spark cries of “robbery”. Boxing has had its fair share of controversial decisions which continue to […]

Axiom Space, a leading private space company with a unique connection to the International Space Station (ISS), has proposed an innovative idea to produce semiconductor materials in space. The company recently visited Taiwan to pitch the potential benefits of microgravity and vacuum environments for semiconductor manufacturing. Dr. Koichi Wakata, Axiom’s Chief Technology Officer for Asia-Pacific […]

John Deere has introduced its second-generation autonomy kit at CES 2025, expanding its efforts to automate machinery for agriculture, construction, and landscaping. Building on its self-driving tractor unveiled three years ago, the company’s new technology addresses a critical challenge: labor shortages in key industries. Jahmy Hindman, Chief Technology Officer at John Deere, highlighted that sectors […]

NXP Semiconductors has successfully secured a €1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support its research, development, and innovation initiatives across multiple European countries. This funding will enable NXP to accelerate its efforts in key sectors, including automotive, industrial applications, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The loan, which carries an interest […]

IBM and Ericsson have joined forces to enhance the United Kingdom’s Emergency Services Network (ESN), aiming to provide improved connectivity and mission-critical communication services to over 300,000 emergency personnel across the country. This collaboration follows BT’s consumer division, EE, securing a seven-year £1.3 billion contract to operate the network, which includes delivering advanced solutions for […]

Shutterstock/Hamara I’m a propagandist, I’ll twist the truth, I’ll put forward only my version of it if I think that’s going to propagandise people to believe what I need them to believe. This is not a soundbite from a particularly ebullient moment in the hit television show Mad Men. These words were uttered by Palmer […]