Lucy Ingham
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19 Mar
Introducing the Internet of Blockchains: How the Cosmos Network makes blockchain truly scalable
Blockchain technology has potential benefits for swathes of industries, but there is an issue: scalability.
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19 Mar
Denmark 5G network to begin rollout in 2019
Denmark will see the rollout of 5G this year after hardware supplier Ericsson was selected by provider TDC.
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19 Mar
Mirai botnet variant takes aim at enterprise IoT
A new variant of the infamous Mirai botnet has been discovered that for the first time specifically targets enterprise internet of things (IoT) devices.
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19 Mar
Cybersecurity breach pay: CEOs get pay rises following an attack while shareholders lose out
A study into cybersecurity breach pay has found that in the aftermath of a cyberattack or other similar security breach, bosses are more likely to be given a pay rise.
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18 Mar
8chan and the rabbit hole: Why driving extremism underground is vital to stopping it
The online forum 8chan has been in the news in relation to the shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, as a key element in the radicalisation of far-right and white supremacist extremists.
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18 Mar
Driverless car cyberattacks key threat to consumer adoption
Self-driving car development is progressing rapidly, but cybersecurity remains a significant concern, with GlobalData highlighting the need to protect against driverless car cyberattacks as “critical” to public acceptance of the technology.
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18 Mar
3D printed prosthetic leg socket tracks calories burnt in style
A newly unveiled 3D printed prosthetic leg socket is stepping up the style of prosthetics while adding sensor technology to provide the user with real-time insights.
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15 Mar
Gearbest data breach “easily” preventable as 1.5 million shoppers affected
Chinese online shopping giant Gearbest has been hit by a vast data breach that cybersecurity experts say would have been simple to prevent.
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14 Mar
Technology whistleblowers are being driven by scandals
Scandals within a company or the wider industry are driving professionals to become technology whistleblowers, according to research by Indeed.
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13 Mar
Self-learning robotic limb brings DARPA’s hope of lifelong machine learning closer
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced the development of an AI-controlled robotic limb that can learn over time as part of a wider project targeting the development of true lifelong machine learning.
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13 Mar
No-deal Brexit faces vote / UK tech gets competition check / Drones see greater airport restrictions
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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12 Mar
Brexit GDPR worries: New data management concerns on the horizon
As the UK awaits the result of the key Brexit vote this evening, the question of post-Brexit GDPR is rising in business’s minds.
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12 Mar
Brexit impact on cybersecurity to be “considerable and immediate” – deal, or no deal
The UK is set for a historic vote today that will determine whether or not we leave the EU with a deal.
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12 Mar
Brexit’s moment of truth / World Wide Web hits 30 / Wearable technology goes on show
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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11 Mar
UK tech industry holds its breath as Brexit hits crunch time
This is set to be a pivotal week for the UK and its departure from the European Union, not least for the tech industry, which is often hailed as a key part of the country’s post-Brexit strategy.
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11 Mar
Global cryptocurrency market to hit $6.7bn by 2025
Increased mainstream support of the global cryptocurrency market is set to skyrocket its value to $6.7bn by 2025, according to a report by Transparency Market Research.
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11 Mar
NatWest biometric payments trial to enable UK customers to pay with fingerprints
NatWest bank has announced a trial of biometric payments that will see customers in the UK pay with their fingerprints for the first time.
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8 Mar
Blockchain game development ahead as key partnership signed
Two key players in the blockchain industry have agreed a partnership designed to make blockchain game development a reality.
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8 Mar
The robots of the future could be frilly — thanks to sea slugs
Frills and robotics are not two words that traditionally go together, but new research suggests that the robots of the future could have frilly surfaces to help them move.
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8 Mar
Have we run out of things to say about women in tech?
Today is International Women’s Day and, predictably, the Verdict inboxes have been overflowing with comments about women in tech issues.
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7 Mar
Best books on AI in business for World Book Day
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world of business at an incredible pace, but there are some fantastic resources available to those that don’t want to get left behind.
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5 Mar
Lack of board-level cybersecurity awareness “alarming”
A UK government report highlighting a significant lack of board-level cybersecurity awareness among FTSE 350 members has been dubbed “alarming” by a senior cybersecurity professional.
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5 Mar
Autonomous electric bus launched by Volvo in world first
What is claimed to be the world’s first full-size autonomous electric bus has been launched today.
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5 Mar
Bankers have lost confidence in financial services digital transformation
Despite growing discussion on the topic, confidence in financial services digital transformation has dropped over the past six years, according to research by Capgemini.
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5 Mar
Cyberattack traffic climbed by a third in 2018
Cyberattack traffic increased significantly in 2018, according to research by F-Secure, but companies are struggling to detect incidents.
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4 Mar
Technology in digital transformation is “not a silver bullet” for success
The role of technology in digital transformation is often overplayed by decision makers, leading to poor outcomes.
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4 Mar
Algae fuel production method “really important step” towards viable biocrude
Algae fuel has long been discussed as a sustainable alternative to traditional fuels for ships, vehicles and jets, but making it a commercial reality has proved a challenge.
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4 Mar
Data breach incidents remain high as two thirds of companies unprepared
Despite growing regulation and awareness around data breaches, the majority of companies are still not prepared, and many have been hit by multiple data breach incidents.
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4 Mar
FedEx delivery robot sees courier giant join the last-mile automation race
An autonomous delivery robot has been announced by leading delivery provider FedEx.
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27 Feb
Malicious robocalls surged by 325% worldwide in 2018, and the UK is one of the worst hit
Malicious high-volume spam phone calls – known as robocalls – climbed by a remarkable 325% in 2018, highlighting the need for technological solutions.