Science & Technology
Most IoT Solutions Fail – But Six Are Primed for Worldwide Adoption and Impact
More than $1.2 trillion will be spent on internet of things (IoT) solutions over the next four years, notwithstanding that three-quarters of IoT projects...
Invisibility Cloaks Step out of the Shadows as one of 2018’s Top Emerging Technologies
The World Economic Forum today releases its annual list of top ten emerging technologies that have the most potential to deliver transformational changes to...
Digital tools: An opportunity for Africa’s informal sector
Authors: Guillaume Delautre and Yacouba Diallo
Digital technologies are not just for developed economies. They can also be useful in the informal economy, especially in...
Digital Spending Increases, Greater Focus on Digital Strategy Is a Top Need for State Auditors
The 2018 Digital Government Transformation Survey released today by Deloitte and the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers (NASACT) reveals how its members...
Your new digital rights across Europe during summer holidays
This summer, European citizens will enjoy more digital rights than ever before. Following the end of roaming charges across the European Union last year,...
13 Health Tech Innovators Changing the World
Thirteen early career scientists from across the Asia-Pacific who are revolutionizing healthcare technology have been named finalists for the 2018 APEC Science Prize for...
3 reasons why small and medium-sized businesses should consider digital
In today's digital world, there's an app for that — whatever "that" may be. Devices like smartphones and tablets are becoming the dashboards of...
For the greater good? The loss of jobs in the digital era
The year is 2040. Drones buzz over neighbourhoods, delivering packages. Smart homes, with interconnected Wi-Fi devices, eliminate the need for housework. Driverless vehicles take...
Autonomous Vehicles Will Clog City Centres unless Lawmakers Step Up
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) will increase, not decrease, traffic in already overcrowded downtown areas. That is one of the main findings of a joint World...
Drones for Humanity: Forum Initiative Aims Unlock Societal Benefits of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Drones can deliver medical supplies, make dangerous jobs safer and protect endangered species. However, regulations in many countries prevent drones from fulfilling their potential...