Lucy Ingham
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18 Oct
Arm joins forces with UK government in “significant milestone” in designing out cyber threats
A partnership between the UK government and chipmaker Arm to develop new chip technologies that are more resistant to cyberattacks has been welcomed by the cybersecurity industry.
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18 Oct
Vodafone-EHang partnership to make urban drone taxis a reality
EHang, a creator of autonomous aerial vehicles (AAVs), has announced a partnership with telecoms giant Vodafone to build an urban air mobility ecosystem that will lay the foundations for drone taxis to be become key part of urban transport.
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17 Oct
Wales targets 5G leadership with EU-backed £6m Centre of Excellence
The Welsh government is aiming to position the country as a world leader in 5G with the creation of a new Digital Centre of Excellence in Bangor, Wales.
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17 Oct
Winnow nets $20m funding to combat global food waste with AI
Winnow, a startup using artificial intelligence (AI) to cut waste in the food services industry, has announced that is has raised $20m funding in the last month, in part through a series B funding round.
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17 Oct
Mark Zuckerberg addresses free speech concerns / Ericsson announces third quarter results / EGX kicks off in London
3 THINGS THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD TODAY Good morning, here’s your Thursday morning briefing to set you up for the day ahead.
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16 Oct
Public funds to go on the blockchain with EY government platform launch
EY has launched a platform for governments that will see public funds put on the blockchain.
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16 Oct
Netflix announces quarterly results / UK post-Brexit border issues exposed / IMF explores big tech in finance
3 THINGS THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD TODAY Good morning, here’s your Wednesday morning briefing to set you up for the day ahead.
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15 Oct
Hull to become UK’s first smart city with its own operating system
The UK city of Hull will soon achieve smart city status, becoming the first in the country to get its own operating system.
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15 Oct
Fusion island breakthrough may make power source viable “up to a decade sooner”
Promising a step-change in energy generation, fusion power has long been on the horizon, but a breakthrough concept known as a fusion island could ultimately make it a reality far sooner than previously thought.
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15 Oct
Google unveils Pixel 4 range / UK responds to digital Government failings / Japan showcases future technologies
3 THINGS THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD TODAY Good morning, here’s your Tuesday morning briefing to set you up for the day ahead.
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14 Oct
Robots are trusted – and that makes them a powerful tool for heists
Social robots are on the rise, and with the ability to easily gain our trust, they could easily be used to perform cybercriminal activity, such as heists that involve gaining access to secure buildings, according to research published today.
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14 Oct
Record-breaking solar project cements UAE as “leading player” in renewables
Despite being traditionally associated with oil, the UAE has cemented itself as a leader in the renewables industry thanks to an in-development solar project that when constructed will be the largest of its kind in the world.
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11 Oct
World leaders scramble to reassure public over 5G safety
A host of world leaders have been forced to make statements about the safety of 5G after public fears about the technology’s impact on health and the environment have increased, prompting protests in some countries.
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10 Oct
Future of Baltic 5G policy to be hashed out in landmark hackathon
A first-of-its-kind hackathon for 5G policymakers is set to be held next month that will help shape policy and deployment support in the Baltic region.
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9 Oct
UK space sector challenged to develop tech for International Space Station
The UK space sector is being invited to propose technology to be tested on the International Space Station (ISS) in a government-backed competition announced today.
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9 Oct
Stirling Prize winner shows “sustainable, low-energy design is financially viable”
The announcement that the RIBA 2019 Stirling Prize has been won by PassivHaus-standard council housing development Goldsmith Street is a sign that low-energy design is not only possible, but entirely affordable if the industry re-frames its thinking, according to experts.
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8 Oct
The future feeling economy: “If humans want jobs, they better get good at feeling”
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) means that future in-demand skills will be decreasingly technical and increasingly emotive, creating a “feeling economy”, according to research.
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8 Oct
KFC upgrades tech behind the chicken to meet growing digital demand
KFC UK & Ireland is rolling out upgraded kitchen management tech in a bid to better handle its growing range of digital platforms.
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8 Oct
MicroBitcoin to burn 70% of total supply in network upgrade
MicroBitcoin, a cryptocurrency that forked from leader Bitcoin in 2018, has announced that it will burn 70% of its total supply as part of a key upgrade.
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7 Oct
Genome-edited bull success raises hopes of genetic engineering as animal welfare solution
Scientists have published the results of a study where a genome-edited bull successfully passed on its new genetic trait to its offspring – demonstrating the potential use of genetic engineering in livestock.
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7 Oct
Manchester is the best city in the UK for IT careers, study finds
When it comes to starting or developing a career in information technology (IT), Manchester is the best place in the UK, according to a study into IT careers published today.
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7 Oct
Blockchain startup Verisart raises $2.5m to combat art fraud
Verisart, a startup applying blockchain to the arts and collectibles industry, has announced that it has raised $2.5m in a seed funding round.
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4 Oct
NASA electric plane to begin testing after hitting “major milestone”
NASA has taken delivery of its first completely electric aircraft, the experimental X-57 electric plane, in what the agency has called a “major milestone” for the project.
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3 Oct
Biotech startup AmacaThera nets $3.6m to ‘redefine’ therapeutic delivery
Canadian biotechnology startup AmacaThera has closed $3.6m seed financing round to help it commercialise its proprietary technology to improve drug delivery.
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2 Oct
AI research centre gets Carl Zeiss backing to unlock “mystery” of machine learning
The Carl Zeiss Foundation is funding the establishment of a new artificial intelligence (AI) research centre in Mainz, Germany, that will focus on determining why modern machine learning methods are so effective.
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2 Oct
Tech education more important than science and maths: Business leaders
The majority of UK businesses now consider an education in tech to be of greater importance than science and maths, with specialisms in the field now being seen as a vital factor in hiring decisions.
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1 Oct
Data science collaboration disruptor Saturn Cloud nets $4m seed funding
US-based data science startup Saturn Cloud has secured $4m funding just weeks after incorporating.
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30 Sep
Hyundai launches Urban Air Mobility Division with ex-NASA research chief at the helm
Hyundai has become the latest company to delve into the world of futuristic ‘flying car’ type technologies with the launch of its Urban Air Mobility Division.
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30 Sep
Facial recognition service uses online footprint to get real-time data on interests, habits
A facial recognition service has been launched that enables governments and businesses to get real-time data on people’s online habits, preferences and social presence.
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27 Sep
Huawei’s Guo Ping: “R&D collaboration benefits both Huawei and the UK”
Huawei rotating chairman Guo Ping doesn’t give interviews often, so when a small group of journalists from UK publications, including Verdict, were given the chance to ask him questions at a media roundtable in Shenzhen, China, it was a rare and valuable opportunity to hear the thoughts of one of the Chinese tech giant’s most