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Eleven out of the 27 EU member states have implemented legal measures to impose restrictions on telecom suppliers deemed high-risk, such as Huawei and ZTE, for their 5G network infrastructure, according to a European Commission spokesperson speaking to Euronews. While one new country has recently joined this list, and a...

China marked significant progress in its low-altitude economy over the weekend, as engineers conducted a test flight of the country's largest cargo drone to date while a helicopter taxi completed a trial run on a soon-to-be-launched 100-km route to Shanghai. The twin-engine cargo drone, capable of carrying a payload of...

Professional imagery is being revolutionized in 2024. We’ve moved past the era of purely artistic image generators and are in the middle of the next one: AI headshot generators. These new image generation tools are helping everyone make better digital impressions. Recent developments in AI machine learning technology have made...

As the first half of 2024 draws to a close, the landscape of industrial safety is evolving rapidly. Emerging technologies and new regulations are set to transform how businesses ensure workplace safety. Staying ahead of these trends is crucial for maintaining compliance and protecting employees. The second half of 2024...

Over the past two years, many tech firms have been urging workers back to the office while simultaneously threatening layoffs. Even Zoom reverted to in-person work last year. However, it appears that tech executives have abandoned their push against remote work. Currently, only 3% of tech companies require their employees...

In 2017, Visa reported that 65% of American consumers were familiar with biometrics, and nearly 86% were interested in using biometrics for identity verification and payments. However, initial attempts to introduce biometric credit cards in Europe faced significant hurdles, primarily due to the user experience. One major issue was the...

Recently, the European Commission sanctioned two initiatives aimed at enhancing the production of green hydrogen. These initiatives include a $1.3 billion program for Spain and an approximate $1.1 billion program for the Netherlands. The Dutch initiative, sanctioned under EU State aid regulations, is set to back the establishment of at...

Google has expanded its AI-based fire alert tool to 15 new countries across Europe and Africa. This advanced tool provides detailed fire boundary monitoring via Google Search, Maps, and push notifications. The newly included countries are Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, France, Greece, Spain, Italy, Kenya, Croatia, Cyprus, Montenegro, Monaco, Portugal,...

Vanguard's new CEO, Salim Ramji, announced on Monday that the asset management giant may utilize artificial intelligence to enhance its customer service experience. Ramji emphasized that improving customer service is a top priority for him, addressing criticisms about the difficulty of reaching Vanguard representatives by phone, a common complaint on...

PwC India has announced a partnership with Microsoft India to bolster their incident response and recovery capabilities amidst growing cyber threats. This collaboration combines PwC India’s incident management expertise with Microsoft’s cutting-edge technology to provide robust protection for enterprises. The partnership will utilize Microsoft Copilot for Security, an AI-powered security...