Editorial

Custom mechanical keyboards - 17 coolest ones we've ever seen

Mechanical keyboards seem to be gaining popularity nowadays, mostly due to its very passionate, very enthusiastic fanbase.  If you used...
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DeepMind AI decodes the language of life. But at what cost?

DeepMind is on a mission to change everything and solve life's biggest problems. Google's deep-learning system began its journey by...
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This is how they create battlefield noise in Hollywood

A Portuguese startup's software is being used in major Hollywood studios and productions, such as Game of Thrones and Star Wars.
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How bots and scalpers are preventing you from buying a PS5 or Xbox

2020 will be remembered as the year where social distancing became the norm. For many, playing video games with friends...
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Why the FireEye hack set a new precedent for state sponsored cyber-espionage

When US federal government agencies and more than half of the Forbes Global 2000 list want to bolster their cyber...
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Anti-porn laws in Europe bring serious privacy issues, yet they’re fashionable as ever

While multiple countries outright ban pornographic material, others try to restrict its monetization, production, and distribution channels as much as...
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Niamh Shaw: theatre makes science more accessible to people

What do you do with impossible dreams? Engineer and performer Niamh Shaw is confronting hers, and preparing for her journey...
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Meet the virtual influencers making millions

Endlessly scrolling down your Instagram feed and wading through motivational posts and the profiles of those that appear to have...
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Professor Vincent Wade: we are witnessing a revolution towards human-centric AI

Users want to be in control of artificial intelligence (AI). It should be built in a way that empowers people...
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Conversational AI coming to a store near you

The arrival of COVID-19 has forced companies to find innovative ways to connect with customers while socially distanced to thrive...
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The Google antitrust lawsuit: what happens next?

Last week's antitrust lawsuit against Google may be the culmination of years of preparation, but it also marks the beginning...
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Twitter to launch Birdwatch, overlooks other anti-misinformation initiatives

By Raphael Tsavkko Garcia Twitter has decided to step up its game in the fight against misinformation with Birdwatch, but...
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Does iOS 14 set a new standard for mobile privacy and security?

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The old saying, "Never discuss politics or religion in polite company," feels more relevant than ever in a world of...
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Is PayPal's crypto move a game-changer for bitcoin?

PayPal's decision to open its network to bitcoin and its rivals was hailed by virtual coin enthusiasts as a watershed...
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Coronavirus is raising people’s fears of the digital world

One third of Britons feel vulnerable online, according to YouGov polling.Thanks to the deleterious effects of the coronavirus pandemic, more...
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How human-AI collaboration could kickstart the economy

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Back in the early 80's, offices were still full of typewriters rather than computers. Visionaries such as Steve Jobs preached that personal...
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The problem with predictive policing and pre-crime algorithms

For decades, technology has enabled police forces to leverage valuable insights from crime data. Crime pattern analysis (CPA) have also...
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What is the ‘New Normal’ for cybersecurity after COVID?

As countries around the world adapt to prolonged exposure to COVID-19, there have been numerous assessments as to just what...
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The ransomware ‘industry’ is becoming more commercial and professional than ever

Recently my wife’s hospital trust in the UK received a rather aggressive sounding email demanding large sums of money or...
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Why is your personal health information worth 350 dollars on the black market?

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A woman who died in Duesseldorf University Hospital during a ransomware attack might be the first victim linked to a...
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