Lucy Ingham
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21 May
Energy scavenging technology to power 5G future
The upcoming rollout of 5G technology and the support it will provide for the internet of things (IoT) means we are set to see a proliferation in web-connected devices, all of which will need power.
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21 May
Simulating the city: Transport modelling technology maps the future of urban travel
A transport modelling technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to simulate the movement of people and vehicles through cities is set to provide the foundation for future transport technologies such as driverless cars.
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20 May
Job automation targeted in £5m reskilling project to “beat the bots”
An initiative in the UK’s West Midlands is aiming to protect the region’s workers from job automation by funding digital training for 1,900 people.
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20 May
This hybrid robot drone could be the delivery bot of the future
A hybrid robot drone that can transform from a conventional flying quadcopter into a mini robotic vehicle that can drive on rugged terrain could be the prototype for future delivery robots.
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20 May
Twitter shareholders meet / OECD Forum kicks off / Tobacco gets tracking technology
3 THINGS THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD TODAY Good morning, here’s your Monday morning briefing to set you up for the day ahead.
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17 May
Technology jobs among the fastest growing in the UK
Technology jobs dominate the top 10 fastest growing roles in the UK, according to data released today by job site Indeed.
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17 May
UN celebrates World Telecommunication Day / APEC trade bloc meets / easyJet publishes half-year results
3 THINGS THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD TODAY Good morning, here’s your Friday morning briefing to set you up for the day ahead.
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16 May
Dexterous robot Hank has a light touch but a firm grip
A newly developed dexterous robot, which is equipped with flexible robotic fingers, could prove invaluable to both warehouses and agriculture.
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16 May
US government hears from black hole scientists / UK parliament ponders Huawei and intelligence sharing / French technology discusses business transformation
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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15 May
Saltwater crop technology to bring food security to the Middle East
An agritech startup is aiming to solve the growing issue of Middle Eastern food security with a technology driven solution for growing crops using saltwater.
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15 May
Borrow against your Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency backed loans launched for businesses
Businesses are now able to take out loans against their own Bitcoin or Ether cryptocurrency holdings thanks to a new lending solution being launched this month in the UK.
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15 May
Alibaba announces fourth-quarter results / World leaders take on online extremist content / UK government considers tech addiction
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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14 May
The WhatsApp spyware was created by a private company – and that’s a bigger concern than security flaws
How would you know if you were living in a dystopia?
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14 May
Post-truth news: Terrorist-busting analytics tool shows fact-based journalism is declining
Journalism in the US has been found to be less objective and more opinion-based than in the past, confirming concerns surrounding the rise of so-called post-truth news, thanks to an analytics tool previously used to identify social media discussion of Islamic terrorism.
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14 May
US Senate discusses 5G security / Human Mars missions explored by space industry / Cannes Film Festival begins
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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13 May
HTC Bitcoin node phone hailed as “one of the major developments” in blockchain
HTC’s announcement that its planned smartphone, the HTC Exodus 1s, will be able to act as a full node for the Bitcoin network has been hailed as a highly significant development for blockchain technology.
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13 May
Future construction machines realised in LEGO
A collaboration between Volvo Construction Equipment and LEGO Technic has seen future construction machines built using the toy company’s bricks.
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13 May
AI will grow jobs in Asia, but one in eight will still lose out
Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to increase the number of jobs in Asia over the next five years, but one in eight people are still set to see their roles automated over same period.
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10 May
Uber insanity: The low Uber price can’t hide the “precarious” reality
Would you invest in a company that makes no money and has warned would-be investors that it may never do so?
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10 May
Uber stages long-awaited IPO / Trump ramps up Chinese tariffs / Zuckerberg and Macron discuss online hate speech
3 THINGS THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD TODAY Good morning, here’s your Friday morning briefing to set you up for the day ahead.
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9 May
Meet the Ocado-backed robotics startup bringing hyper-personalisation to restaurants
Robots could soon be a common sight in restaurant and café kitchens thanks to Karakuri, a British robotics startup making it possible to provide custom food on an unprecedented scale.
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9 May
Uber unveils stock price ahead of IPO / SoftBank announces Q4 results / IoG discusses Brexit negotiations
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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8 May
Breakthrough chip design takes key step towards replicating human brain
A breakthrough computer chip design is laying the foundations for computers with the same structure as the human brain – a technological feat that would have a profound impact on all aspects of hardware development.
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8 May
Belfast gets its own cryptocurrency in bid to boost city economy
The UK city of Belfast is getting its own cryptocurrency, known as the Belfast Coin.
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8 May
Binance hack: $41m Bitcoin theft puts future of cryptocurrencies in jeopardy
The theft of $41m in Bitcoin from Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, could have a significant damaging impact on the future growth of cryptocurrencies, according to experts.
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8 May
Huawei CFO appears in court over US extradition / UK Uber drivers stage national protests / IPsoft tackles the future of work
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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7 May
Internet Explorer’s days are finally numbered, and it’s good news for online security
Microsoft Build 2019 has begun with a string of announcements that, according to experts, signal the death knells for Internet Explorer.
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7 May
In the wake of Notre Dame, has the time come for firefighting drones?
The sight of the historic Notre Dame cathedral engulfed in flames sent shockwaves around the world, but the blaze could have been worse if it weren’t for the use of firefighting drones.
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7 May
Intelligent robotic gloves are coming to a factory near you
Robotic gloves that not only reduce the strain on workers but learn and improve over time are set to become an increasingly common sight in factories after the launch of an updated soft robotic strengthening system known as Ironhand.
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3 May
Cryptocurrency investment to become standard for millionaires by 2022
Cryptocurrency investment is set to see a significant rise among high-net-worth individuals over the next three years, according to survey results published today.
