Tech and Innovation

In May, Google rolled out its AI Overviews in Search across the United States, but the results have been less than stellar. The feature, which was intended to enhance search functionality, gained attention for its bizarre suggestions, such as advising users to eat rocks or put glue on pizza. Google...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have introduced a new resource designed to help countries enhance their ability to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into public health systems. The "Artificial Intelligence in Public Health: Readiness Assessment Toolkit" is intended to guide countries in making informed...

A new player is emerging with a revolutionary approach to AI ownership and utilization. Olas, formerly known as Autonolas, is a platform that enables anyone and everyone to share in owning a piece of AI, specifically an autonomous AI agent that does useful things for them. This co-ownership model is...

Huawei has been developing a groundbreaking tri-fold device, and it appears they are set to be the first to bring this innovation to market. While Samsung, their closest rival, is also working on a similar concept, their version is not yet ready for release. As it stands, Huawei is poised...

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...