Technology

Through the metaverse, and what can be found there

March 9, 2022

The term “metaverse” has entered pop culture lexicon in recent years, largely due to Facebook, but the idea itself isn’t new. Since the late 1970s and early 1980s, many of those in the technology community have imagined a future state of the internet called the “metaverse.”

Is AI ageist? Researchers examine impact of technology on older users

Researchers from the University of Toronto and University of Cambridge are looking

by British Reporter

February 1, 2022

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What a good iBeer: New yeast biodiversity for brewing

The FINANCIAL — In a new study looking at the fundamentals of

by British Reporter

November 18, 2021

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Humanizing Technology

In a world increasingly concerned about how technology is harming us—diminishing privacy,

by British Reporter

June 23, 2021

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UK local news

Infrastructure Investments to Boost UK Research and Innovation

British Reporter– UKRI is investing £50 million into a portfolio of over a dozen infrastructure projects and scoping studies to underpin the UK’s position as a research superpower. The UKRI infrastructure fund represents the first portfolio of investments to come from UKRI’s Infrastructure

by British Reporter

June 22, 2021

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Tech

Satellite technology takes urban planning to a new level

British Reporter — A UK start-up is using satellite technology to transform how local authorities plan for regeneration projects. A pioneering north-west start-up is using satellite technology to transform the use and application of 3D urban models for towns and cities, making the

by British Reporter

June 9, 2021

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Tech

DHL Supply Chain Signs Expanded Agreement with Locus Robotics

British Reporter — DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics leader within Deutsche Post DHL Group, announces a framework agreement expanding its collaboration with Locus Robotics. Initial investments in assisted picking robots have proven effective in commercially scaled operations, and this multi-million dollar agreement

by British Reporter

June 7, 2021

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Tech

Adopting new technology to simplify and connect supply chains

British Reporter — The global pandemic has changed all our lives, the entire world, and its supply chains. Still very much affecting families, friends and livelihoods, our industry is shifting from personal counters to digital doorways. What COVID-19 has amplified is the

by British Reporter

May 20, 2021

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Tech

New Water-Based Approach to Manufacturing Semiconductors

British Reporter — With the increasing demand for high-tech devices such as smart phones, wearable watches and portable health monitoring devices, the semiconductor manufacturing industry faces a big challenge of fabricating these devices in a sustainable and cost-effective way, according to University of

by British Reporter

May 4, 2021

1 min read

Health&Beauty

No hard evidence of link between tech and teenage mental health

British Reporter — Parents will worry, that is what parents do. But, according to Oxford Internet Institute researcher, Dr Matti Vuorre, the evidence base suggesting a negative impact of the use of technology on teenagers’ mental health is thin – at best, according

by British Reporter

May 4, 2021

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Tech

People May Trust Computers More Than Humans

British Reporter — New research shows that people are more likely to rely on algorithms. Despite increasing concern over the intrusion of algorithms in daily life, people may be more willing to trust a computer program than their fellow humans, especially if a

by Guest author

April 14, 2021

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Tech

Samsung One UI 3 Takes User Experience to New Heights

The FINANCIAL -- Refined design, enhanced customization and greater control of the features you rely on most to help you get more done. Samsung Electronics announced the official launch of One UI 3, the latest upgrade coming to select Galaxy devices, bringing an exciting

by The FINANCIAL

December 7, 2020

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Tech

Accenture and MIT launched Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology

The FINANCIAL — Building on their trailblazing partnership of more than 15 years, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and MIT today launched the MIT and Accenture Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology. The new initiative brings together Accenture’s technology, strategy and industry experts and the

by The FINANCIAL

October 26, 2020

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Markets

The tech company Play Magnus today been admitted trading

The FINANCIAL — Play Magnus recently raised NOK 452 million through a private placement, consisting of NOK 300 million in new shares and approximately NOK 152 million to existing shareholders. The issue was significantly oversubscribed. “The shareholders have provided the company with NOK 300 million in fresh equity, which will

by The FINANCIAL

October 8, 2020

1 min read