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An Affordable And Ultra-Portable MRI Scanner
MRI examinations are vital for survival, but often expensive and only available in larger clinics. A Swiss start-up…
2023-09-08
The Machine(s) Has/Have Truly Won.
I just realised that the tables have really turned. The machine(s) has/have won. ( There is a reason…
2023-08-04
7 Essential Items To Bring During Your Travel
Traveling. Everybody needs to move, whether its for work, leisure, health and other objective you can think of.…
2023-07-31
Building an Ethical AI Future – The Need for Cross-Sector Collaboration
Creating a beneficial and safe environment for AI and related technologies is a multifaceted challenge. The best way…
2023-07-17
The Balancing Act of Responsible Technology Regulation
Technology regulation refers to the laws , rules , and guidelines established by governments or regulatory bodies to…
2023-06-28
These Are The 8 Major Forces Shaping The Future Of The Global Economy
The world is changing faster than ever before. With billions of people hyper-connected to each other in an…
2018-11-22
These Are The World’s Most Future-Proof Cities
As technology changes the way people live and work, cities are undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Those that have…
2018-07-18
Who Has The Highest Density Of Robot Workers In The World
Industrial robots are no longer preserved for a select few companies. And they aren’t so much coming: they…
2018-07-17
The Top 10 Best Cities for STEM Workers
Looking for a great city with high-paying STEM jobs? When it comes to promising career paths, STEM (which…
2018-07-13
5 California Tech Cities You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Palo Alto and San Francisco are well-known tech hubs, but these lesser-known California cities offer great quality of…
2018-07-06
Big Tech Is An Extractive Industry, It Must Be Regulated As Such
The biggest scandal of the power of Big Tech is not privacy. There is a quiet coup unfolding…
2018-05-11
From Drone Swarms To Tree Batteries, New Tech Is Revolutionising Ecology & Conservation
Understanding Earth’s species and ecosystems is a monumentally challenging scientific pursuit. But with the planet in the grip…
2018-05-09
With Smart Cities, Your Every Step Will Be Recorded
Modern cities are brimming with objects that receive, collect and transmit data. This includes mobile phones but also objects…
2018-04-23
The Rise Of The Rest (Of The World)
American cities still have the edge when it comes to high-tech startups and venture capital, but other parts…
2018-04-20
Technologies That Are Driving The Online Casinos Of Today
The technologies driving the online casinos of today have evolved gradually and tremendously over the years, suiting the…
2018-04-06
The Stockholm Metro: World’s Most Beautiful Underground System
The underground in Sweden’s capital city is not just a public transportation system but the world’s longest art gallery.…
2018-04-02
Infographic: Conquering The World – Chatbots Gone Wild
Are Chatbots the Next Big Thing? Businesses are always looking for new and innovative ways to interact and…
2018-04-02
Robots Could Make The UK’s North-South Divide Even Worse
Technological progress is normal. A steady flow of new developments enables a gradual increase in prosperity. But sometimes…
2018-03-20
AI Keeps Mastering Games, But Can It Win in the Real World?
The challenges of moving bots off the chess board and into the mess of life. Until very recently,…
2018-03-15
Top Breakthrough Technologies For 2018 : 3-D Metal Printing
While 3-D printing has been around for decades, it has remained largely in the domain of hobbyists and…
2018-03-07
These Savvy Cities Are Using Tech To Spark Citizen Engagement
In the spring of 2017, the doors to a new type of community center swung open in Louisville,…
2018-02-26
They Are Watching You—And Everything Else On The Planet
Technology and our increasing demand for security have put us all under surveillance. Is privacy becoming just a…
2018-02-14
These Are The World’s Most Innovative Cities
Innovation is seen as a key ingredient for successful cities in the 21st century economy, as new technologies…
2018-02-13
How To Make Smart Cities Human Again
Huge quantities of networked sensors have appeared in cities across the world in recent years. These include cameras and sensors that count…
2018-02-12
Trading Up : How Developing Countries Can Streamline Import / Export
The fact that technology is affecting trade is not new, but the velocity, scope and systemic impact on…
2018-02-02
Trust In Digital Technology Will Be The Internet’s Next Frontier, 2018 And Beyond
After decades of unbridled enthusiasm – bordering on addiction – about all things digital, the public may be losing trust in…
2018-02-01
Smart Cities That Are Bastions For Tech Jobs, 2018
Smart city growth is at a tipping point, and there are plenty of jobs in security, analytics,…
2018-01-26
In A Time Of Robots, Educators Must Invest In Emotional Labour
Technology critics and defenders alike argue that human jobs are being eliminated by workplace automation, minimizing the need for human interaction. Another…
2018-01-19
Why A Move to Chattanooga Is Perfect For Your Startup
Haven’t considered relocating to Chattanooga for your newest business venture? You are making a big mistake. As everyone…
2018-01-18
10 Mind-Blowing Things That Happened Last Week (12/15/17)
Keeping up with the news is hard. So hard, in fact, that we’ve decided to save you the…
2017-12-18
How The End Of A Free Open Internet Will Affect Us All
The fight for the future of the internet just came to a head. The Republican-led Federal Communications Commission…
2017-12-18
3 Principles For Creating Safer AI
How can we harness the power of superintelligent AI while also preventing the catastrophe of robotic takeover? As…
2017-12-15
The Top 10 Airport In The World 2017
The Skytrax World Airport Awards are the most prestigious accolades for the airport industry voted by customers in…
2017-12-01
Artificial Intelligence May Reflect The Unfair World We Live In
We’ve all heard Elon Musk speak with foreboding about the danger AI poses — something he says may…
2017-11-16
Does Regulating AI Save Humanity Or Just Stifle Innovation?
Some people are afraid that heavily armed artificially intelligent robots might take over the world, enslaving humanity – or perhaps…
2017-11-15
46 Ecommerce Conversion Rate Optimization Hacks
Conversion is the ultimate goal of a business’s online efforts. If your website has a glorious design and…
2017-11-10
How 70% Of Fortune 100 Companies Use The IoT
Seven out of ten Fortune 100 Companies offer IoT products, services, or initiatives. Although the Internet of Things…
2017-10-03
Smart Cities Objectives & Tactics: Work Smarter Not Harder
As the world’s biggest cities continue to sprawl with many millions of new people, they’ll look to many…
2017-09-27
Tech Made Cities Too Expensive. Here’s How To Fix It
IN 2013 PROTESTS broke out in Oakland, California, directed against the private buses that shuttle tech workers from pricey…
2017-09-19
5 Reasons How Smart Cities Will Fail Us
Emergent technologies are poised to radically change how we work and live. They will transform our cities and…
2017-09-19
The Best Airport In The World Aims To Outclass Itself
“The best airport aims to outclass itself before others do … Singapore Changi Airport.” From the robot cleaners…
2017-08-03
How Green Buildings Could Save Our Cities
New buildings are rising with urban growth. Here’s why that may be a good thing. This feature…
2017-07-28
Project West Ford: Earth’s Artificial Ring
In the summer of 1963, the United States successfully put a gigantic ring around the earth. But unlike…
2017-07-24
Are Algorithms Ruining Our Lives?
Algorithms can dictate whether you get a mortgage or how much you pay for insurance. But sometimes they’re…
2017-07-21
U.S. Salary Inequality From Productivity Not Just Tech Boom
Employment may have rebounded since the Great Recession, but the staggering regional gaps in both real wages and…
2017-06-22
The Next Silicon Valley Will Be Much Cooler, Literally
The U.S. government is making it more difficult for companies to quickly hire talent from other countries, with…
2017-06-16
How Hackers In Cities Can Solve Social Problems
Pittsburgh has declared itself an “inclusive innovation city,” meaning it is committed to making sure that white people…
2017-06-13
To Ride the Subway of the Future, All You Need Is Your Face
Biometric markers could replace physical payment methods, speeding entry for passengers (and discouraging fare evaders). Is this awesome,…
2017-06-06
The Top 10 Most Powerful Cities In The World
We often think of ‘magnetism’ as a human quality, as well as a physical phenomenon. Cities also have…
2017-05-24
Where Your Product Failures Become Art For The Ages
Every successful product launch is usually preceded by a string of failures, but we only remember the winners…
2017-05-09