Category: Technology
Three biz-tech trends to watch in 2016
Three biz-tech trends to watch in 2016,With 2015 fast disappearing in the rear-view mirror, it’s worth taking a few minutes to think about what the big tech trends will be for next year and how they might impact smaller UK businesses.
Under Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Under Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1,It's slimmer and lighter than the iPad and it's the best Android tablet, but should you buy one ahead of the out-and-out market leader?
The Rise of online counseling in the UK
The Rise of online counseling in the UK,With increased schedules in day to day lives people have become conversant with finding almost everything online including online counselling
Google and the UK Government Forge Historic AI Deal, Phasing Out Legacy Tech for 100,000 Skilled Civil Servants
Google and UK Government announce landmark deal to ditch legacy tech and train 100,000 civil servants in AI,Google Cloud will support the UK Government in replacing outdated legacy systems and training 100,000 civil servants in digital and AI skills by 2030, aiming to modernise public services and save £45bn.
Bezos gears up UK satellite broadband to outshine Musk
Bezos readies UK satellite broadband to rival Musk,Jeff Bezos’s Amazon aims to launch Project Kuiper in the UK, challenging Elon Musk’s Starlink with satellite broadband for homes, businesses, and government clients.
OpenAI Eyes $500 Billion Share Sale, Could Outvalue SpaceX
OpenAI in talks over $500bn share sale, potentially surpassing SpaceX in value,OpenAI is reportedly in talks for a share sale that could raise its valuation to $500bn, overtaking Elon Musk’s SpaceX and further solidifying its AI leadership.
Apple’s new F1: The Movie trailer starring Brad Pitt feels like a thrill.
You can literally feel Apple’s new ‘F1: The Movie’ trailer starring Brad Pitt,Apple has released a world-first “haptic trailer” for F1: The Movie starring Brad Pitt—letting iPhone users physically feel the racing action through their screens.
UK Businesses Pivot from VPNs to Proxies to Outsmart Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny
Why UK businesses are replacing VPNs with proxies amid rising regulatory scrutiny,As UK VPN regulations tighten, businesses are shifting to proxies for geo-access, data operations, and digital resilience. Decodo reports a 65% rise in proxy users.
Musk’s Starlink installed at White House, raising conflict of interest concerns
Musk’s Starlink installed at White House, raising conflict of interest concerns,Elon Musk’s Starlink internet has been installed at the White House, sparking conflict of interest concerns. A security alert was triggered during installation, adding to scrutiny over Musk’s influence in the Trump administration.
UK government pledges £500m to expand broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas
UK government pledges £500m to expand broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas,The UK government’s Autumn Budget commits £500 million to enhance broadband and mobile infrastructure, aiming for nationwide gigabit and 5G coverage by 2030. Learn about the impact on rural businesses and economic growth.
Alibaba Bets $50 Billion on AI & Cloud as Jack Ma Returns to the Spotlight
Alibaba commits $50bn to AI and cloud amid Jack Ma’s return to the spotlight,Alibaba pledges $50bn in AI and cloud computing amid Jack Ma’s high-profile return to favour in China.
Under Review: The iPad3
Under Review: The iPad3,Three million were sold just after launch, so we get our hands on a new iPad3 to see if the third generation of this iconic tablet really is an essential tool for your business.
SoftBank Targets 2% Intel Share as US Investment Strategy Expands
The Japanese tech giant has been increasing its investments in the US since the beginning of US President Donald Trumps second term. ADVERTISEMENT Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group plans to take a $2 billion (€1.7bn)
AWS invests £8 bn in the UK, sparking digital innovation and fuelling 14,000 new jobs each year.
AWS to invest £8 billion in the UK, driving digital growth and supporting 14,000 jobs annually,AWS announces £8 billion investment in UK data centres, supporting 14,000 jobs annually and contributing £14 billion to GDP by 2028. Discover how AWS is driving digital growth in the UK.
Trump’s media company shares plummet to record low since going public
Trump’s media company shares plummet to record low since going public,Trump Media & Technology shares hit a new low on Nasdaq, dropping 3.5% amid volatility and concerns over weak earnings and political developments. The stock has fallen 36% in the past month.
NY Cultural Giants Illuminate JFK’s New Terminal with Stunning Art Installations
Four of New York’s most iconic museums are joining forces to transform JFK’s Terminal 6 into a global arts hub, with installations by MoMA, the Met, Lincoln Center, and the American Museum of Natural History. ADVERTISEMENT W
Gavin Bradley from Sit-Stand discusses the three elements of business to be successful and disrupt the status quo
Gavin Bradley from Sit-Stand discusses the three elements of business to be successful and disrupt the status quo,Gavin Bradley realised the three elements of business that he needed to be successful and grow. He talks to Business Matters about sit stand.
Public sector pay gap endangers UK's cybersecurity, experts warn
Public sector pay gap endangers UK's cybersecurity, experts warn,A major shortfall in government pay for cybersecurity roles is placing UK national security at risk, warns Naoris Protocol. Discover why bridging the public-private sector salary gap is vital for safeguarding Britain’s critical infrastructure.
Hollywood Director Accuses Elon Musk of Stealing Tesla Robot & Cybercab Designs
Hollywood director accuses Elon Musk of copying designs for Tesla Robots and Cybercab,Hollywood director Alex Proyas accuses Elon Musk of copying robot and taxi designs from his 2004 film I, Robot, after Musk unveils Tesla’s Optimus robot and Cybercab.
WhatsApp Launches Ads as Meta Aims to Monetise Its Messaging App
WhatsApp to introduce adverts as Meta pushes to monetise messaging app,WhatsApp will introduce paid adverts in its ‘status’ section globally, marking a shift from its ad-free roots. Personal messages will remain encrypted, Meta says.
North Yorkshire Launches Gov‑Funded 4G Upgrades to Spark Rural Connectivity
Government-funded 4G upgrades go live in North Yorkshire to boost rural mobile connectivity,New 4G upgrades in the Yorkshire Dales go live as part of the UK government’s Shared Rural Network, extending mobile coverage to remote communities and supporting digital inclusion.
Silicon Valley tech firm apologises for sexist stunt after backlash at industry event
Silicon Valley tech firm apologises for sexist stunt after backlash at industry event,Palo Alto Networks has apologised for using women as lampstands at a Las Vegas event, sparking accusations of sexism and reigniting concerns over Silicon Valley's "bro" culture.
UK considers social media ban for under-16s as Minister orders new research
UK considers social media ban for under-16s as Minister orders new research,UK considers social media ban for under-16s as Technology Secretary Peter Kyle orders new research, signalling possible alignment with Australia's proposed restrictions.
Skibidi Tradwife Explored: Five Fresh Words Added to Cambridge Dictionary
The Cambridge Dictionary has officially added more than 6,000 new words this year, including a lot of new slang inspired by social media – which continues to shape everyday speech. ADVERTISEMENT The Cambridge Dictionary is a
Duolingo to replace contract workers with AI in major shift to ‘AI-first’ strategy
Duolingo to replace contract workers with AI in major shift to ‘AI-first’ strategy,Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn says the company will phase out contract content creators and expand AI use across operations as part of a strategic pivot to become an “AI-first” platform.
TikTok back in US app stores as Trump holds off ban enforcement
TikTok returns to US app stores as Trump delays ban enforcement,TikTok is back on Apple and Google app stores in the US after Donald Trump postponed the enforcement of a ban. With the deadline now extended to 5 April, speculation grows over potential buyers for the Chinese-owned platform.
Create your own app for free this weekend and boost growth in a contactless manner
Create your own app for free this weekend and boost growth in a contactless manner,Discover a free app solution and the essentials you need to ensure that you create an experience that’s just right for your clients
Elance and Enterprise Nation partner to support UK startups and growing businesses
Elance and Enterprise Nation partner to support UK startups and growing businesses,Elance, the Internet platform used by businesses to gain instant access to over one million independent workers online, and Enterprise Nation, the small business support company, have partnered, offering UK startups and small businesses over $100,000 to help them grow their companies.
How long do AirTags last? All the Facts You Need to Know
How long do AirTags last AirTags: Your Personal GPS Sidekick Travel light, lose it often, or simply love a slick tech trick? You’ve probably heard the buzz around Apple AirTags. These tiny, button‑shaped gadgets are the ultimate foil to losing your keys, wallet, or that oddly misplaced remote. Why They’re a Must‑Have How Long Do…
iPhone prices could triple under Trump’s tariffs as Apple faces China tax blow
iPhone prices could triple under Trump’s tariffs as Apple faces China tax blow,Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro could cost up to $3,500 as Trump’s 54% tariff on Chinese imports sends production costs soaring. Experts warn there’s no viable US-based alternative.
Microsoft Shoots Into $4 Trillion Club Amid AI‑Fueled Tech Boom
Microsoft joins $4tn club as AI-driven growth fuels tech boom,Microsoft has become the second public company to surpass a $4 trillion valuation, as soaring AI demand and record cloud revenues fuel investor confidence.
People’s Decision‑Making: Boosting Teamwork and Building Cross‑Cultural Harmony
Many exiled Tibetans accuse China\’s ruling Communist Party of repression and eroding their culture – Copyright AFP Santiago MAZZAROVICHWhen it comes to the crunch, we are happy to ignore artificial intelligence and resort to our own reasoning, according to a new Canadian study. A study has revealed
Apple appeals €500m EU fine over App Store restrictions, accusing Commission of overreach
Apple appeals €500m EU fine over App Store restrictions, accusing Commission of overreach,Apple has filed an appeal against a landmark €500 million (£430 million) fine imposed by the European Commission earlier this year, escalating tensions between Silicon Valley and Brussels over digital market regulation.
Musk's megarocket faces crucial new test after failures\” />
The SpaceX Starship rocket launches from Starbase, Texas, as seen from South Padre Island on May 27, 2025 – Copyright AFP/File Sergio FLORESIssam AHMEDElon Musks SpaceX is gearing up for the next test of its Starship megarocket on Sunday, after a string of recent failures that has prompted some obse
Euan Blair’s Multiverse Sees Sales Surge While Annual Losses Balloon to £60M
Sales rise at Euan Blair’s Multiverse but annual losses widen to £60m,Multiverse reports 29% rise in sales to £58.4m, driven by AI training demand, but pre-tax losses widen to £60.6m. Euan Blair says workforce reskilling is key to unlocking productivity.
Marlin\’s confidential compute platform unlocks a new frontier for private ZK applications
Photo Courtesy of MarlinOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Through enabling secure, server-side proof generation, Marlin’s Oyster protocol resolves a critical security dilemma hindering the adoption of truly private DeFi, identity, and AI.The rise of Zero-Knowledge (ZK)
AI Appreciation Day: Bright on the outside, hollow inside
OpenAI\’s ChatGPt and DeepSeek are among growing ranks of rivals as tech firms compete to lead in the hot field of generative artificial intelligence models – Copyright AFP Lionel BONAVENTUREAI has rapidly reshaped nearly every industry, promising greater efficiency and a sharper competitive edge. Bu
Stressed-out bosses look to recruit ‘can-do’ staff
Stressed-out bosses look to recruit ‘can-do’ staff,Over half of senior staff stress about technology, which is leading more companies looking to hire junior employees to make sure that they have a ‘can do’ attitude and a understanding of modern IT.
Dark mode may sap more battery life if users ramp up brightness, study reveals
Dark mode may sap more battery life if users ramp up brightness, study reveals,Turning your smartphone interface darker might not preserve battery power after all.
Jensen Huang: AI Trailblazer in a Leather Jacket
Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, recently convinced Donald Trump to lift restrictions on certain GPU exports to China – Copyright AFP I-Hwa ChengThomas URBAIN with Allison JACKSON in TaipeiUnknown to the general public just three years ago, Jensen Huang is now one of the most powerful ent
Trump extends TikTok sale deadline amid ongoing talks with buyers and China
Trump extends TikTok sale deadline amid ongoing talks with buyers and China,Donald Trump delays TikTok’s US ban deadline by 75 days as ByteDance continues sale talks with US buyers. A deal is yet to be finalised, pending approval under Chinese law.
Polar bear encounters that will change how you view the Arctic
For the last four decades experts from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) have been keeping tabs on the health and movement of polar bears – Copyright AFP Olivier MORINOlivier MORIN avec Etienne FONTAINE à StockholmIts a pretty risky business trying to take a blood sample from a polar bear one of
Live Shopping: Will It Ignite the UK Market?
What is live shopping and will it take off in the UK?,Live shopping blends entertainment with e-commerce, but will it catch on in the UK like it has in Asia? Here’s what brands and analysts think about its future.
Morrisons tests raising freezer temperatures to cut energy costs and emissions
Morrisons tests raising freezer temperatures to cut energy costs and emissions,Morrisons is trialling an innovative approach to save energy and reduce costs by raising the temperature of its freezers by 3°C.
Skype to shut down in May 2025, directing users to teams free
Skype to shut down in May 2025, directing users to teams free,Skype is set to close in May 2025, with users urged to switch to Microsoft Teams Free.
Grok Is That Gaza? AI Image Checks Mislocate News Photographs
Grok falsely claimed this image of an emaciated Gazan girl by AFP photojournalist Omar al-Qattaa was from Yemen – Copyright AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKIAlexis Orsini and Dounia MahieddineThis image by AFP photojournalist Omar al-Qattaa shows a skeletal, underfed girl in Gaza, where Israels blockade has fu
Experience Anne Frank’s Amsterdam Journey with AI-Driven Tour
AI-guided walking tour retraces Anne Frank’s steps in Amsterdam. – Copyright AFP/File Alain JOCARDStéphanie HAMELAmsterdam, 1941. Every day, young Anne Frank and her sister Margot walked 2.5 kilometres to school, as Nazi anti-Jewish laws barred them from using public transport or bicycles.In 2025, u
The standing desk revolution: Why I finally gave in
The standing desk revolution: Why I finally gave in,Discover why, after a decade of working from home, I made the switch to a standing desk and walking treadmill. Learn how these upgrades have boosted my productivity, improved my health, and transformed my workday routine.
AI on the Rise: Modern Infrastructure Powers Tomorrow’s Smart Systems
Photo courtesy of fabio on Unsplash.Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.For sophisticated automation, most attention is focused on the outputs, such as fraud alerts, recommendation systems, and answers from chatbots. The real story is actually in the world of invisible i
Beyond automation: How viggoVet injects clinical logic into veterinary AI
Photo courtesy of VesnaandjicOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Across critical sectors like healthcare, finance, and veterinary care, professionals are not short on data but buried in it. Mountains of records, fragmented platforms, conflicting dashboards and every deci
Reviewed: Dell XPS 10
Reviewed: Dell XPS 10,Dell XPS 10 Windows RT-equipped convertible tablet will truly last all day and night (and certainly cover longest flight in world)
Food at work surpasses health hazards for Philippine e‑waste dismantlers.
Dexter Barsigan and his wife Rosalie Sedantes strip parts from discarded electronic equipment in Manila. Barsigan has spent the past 13 years making a living with his bare hands and a pair of pliers, stripping scrapped laptops metal he can sell to junk shops – Copyright AFP Ted ALJIBEPam CASTRODexte
Canadian CIOs are preparing for a bigger role in corporate strategy\” />
Attendees network during the CIO Association of Canada’s CIO Peer Forum in Ottawa. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalYou have the title, the budget responsibility, and the technology expertise. But when it comes time to secure board buy-in for a major transformation, are you shaping the co
Newly discovered supernova reveals innerworkings of a dying star\” />
Astrophysicists measured the light for exploding stars called supernovae to arrive at the most precise limits yet for the universe\’s composition – Copyright AFP/File Behrouz MEHRI Astrophysicists have detected a supernova embedded in a wind rich with silicon, sulfur and argon. The observations sugge
Retrieve Outlook sent emails: users’ top concern
Image: © Tim Sandle How to unsend email outlook is searched for 4,200 times monthly in the UK, 28 times more searches than Gmail for the same function. It is also of interest that generic searches for how to unsend email reach 4,075 monthly queries.A new study by the firm ZeroBounce has identified O
COVID-19 Resurgence in the US: Trump and Kennedy Under Fire
Shaken by Covid-19, countries decided to build a framework of binding commitments to stop such trauma from happening again – Copyright AFP Fabrice COFFRINICOVID-19 numbers are on the rise across the U.S. according to the latest CDC data, and the risks of a summer wave are being compounded by new va
Reviewed: Crumpler Cupcake 7500 SLR Camera Bag
Reviewed: Crumpler Cupcake 7500 SLR Camera Bag,Whilst the ability to take photos on ever smaller devices like mobile phones and iPads allows instant on-the-fly pictures the best photos are those taken with a camera with a lens – a Digital SLR camera, however these don't just slip into your pocket. Here we look at the dedicated Crumper 7500 SLR case.
Netflix Uses Generative AI to Transform Visual Effects in Original Series The Eternauts
Netflix turns to generative AI for visual effects in original series The Eternauts,Netflix has used generative AI to create visual effects in an original series for the first time, cutting costs and production time on Argentine sci-fi drama The Eternauts.
UK teens turn to social‑media superstars for exam‑victory hacks
Former teacher Waqar Malik tells his thousands of followers that he can predict this year\’s exam questions – Copyright AFP Daniel SORABJIAnna MALPASPosing as a fortune teller on his YouTube channel, former teacher Waqar Malik tells thousands of followers that he can predict this years exam questions
TalkTalk to axe hundreds of jobs as broadband provider targets £120m cost cuts
TalkTalk to axe hundreds of jobs as broadband provider targets £120m cost cuts,TalkTalk will cut hundreds of roles as it seeks to strip out £120m in costs, offload non-core units, and boost automation. The restructuring follows an emergency bailout and aims to stabilise the debt-laden broadband provider’s finances.
Violent Videos Prompt More French Teens into ‘Terror’ Plots, Prosecutors Warn
A judicial source told AFP social media provides teens with a flow of violent videos – Copyright AFP/File Wakil KOHSARClara Wright and Camille KauffmanOne 14-year-old was allegedly planning to blow up an Israeli embassy, while a 16-year-old was convicted of having plotted to attack far-right bars i
From grit to game‑changing AI: Nathan Fakhouri is humanizing the future of intelligence
Photo courtesy of Nathan FakhouriOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.It’s easy to feel alienated by artificial intelligence. The language is technical, the visuals are sterile, and the promises often border on science fiction. But behind the sleek dashboards and predicti
Trump Blasts Nvidia Over US Cut of China Chip Sales
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang remembers the time the Silicon Valley chip maker was known for graphics processing units coveted by PC video game lovers as the \’good old days\’ saying it now builds large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructures – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP JUSTIN SULLIVANP
An end to cookie banners?
An end to cookie banners?,“This website uses cookies. Please click here to accept.” We’ve all seen these sorts of pop-up messages, known as cookie banners, which appear whenever we visit a website we haven’t been to before.
Op-Ed: China vs US AI in space – China’s Wukong spacewalk raises the bar for AI performance\” />
Tiangong Space Station in late July 2022, along with June 2022 with Tianhe core module in the middle, Wentian lab module on the left, Tianzhou cargo spacecrafts on right, and Shenzhou-14 crewed spacecraft at nadir. Image dated July 25, 2022.Source – Shujianyang. CC SA 4.0.For all the talk about “AI
UK Puts Apple on Hold as Demand for User Data Wanes
Many tech firms pride themselves on refusing to provide government agencies with access to users\’ data – Copyright AFP -Britain has dropped its request for access to Apple users encrypted data, which had created friction between London and Washington, US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard said Tuesday
Google & NASA’s AI Solution Brings Real‑Time Health Care to Astronauts in Space
The ‘Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant’ will help medical crews on Earth diagnose astronauts’ health issues in space in real time. ADVERTISEMENT Google and NASA, the American space agency, are collaborating on an artifi
From Password to Payday: How Weak Credentials Endanger Financial Systems
Computer display requiring password access. — Image © Tim SandleDespite handling trillions in transactions and guarding critical data, many financial institutions are still using weak and highly guessable passwords opening the door to cybercriminals. A new study by NordPass reveals that financial i
Drones uncover the hidden world of turtles worldwide
Handout picture released on march 10, 2022 by the Parque Nacional Galapagos press office showing a \’Chelonoidis chathamensis\’ turtle at the San Cristobal island, Galapagos islands, Ecuador on August 2, 2019 – Copyright AFP/File Aamir QURESHIScientists from University of Florida have used drones and
Turning AI infrastructure into a tradable commodity—meet the team behind the marketplace
Photo courtesy of Niraj YagnikOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.In the current gold rush around artificial intelligence, the conversation tends to center on models and capabilities. But behind the scenes lies a more foundational problem: access to infrastructure. Chips
US studio unearths fossilized dinosaur game 'Turok'\” />
Gamescom in Germany got a preview of \’Turok: Origins\’ — a game pitting players against dinosaurs, whose release date is still not set – Copyright AFP Lionel BONAVENTUREEverything old is new again, especially for gamers at the Gamescom trade fair, who got a preview of upcoming video game Turok: Orig
Travelling without moving: Introducing video Conferencing
Travelling without moving: Introducing video Conferencing,Running a business can be stressful for so many reasons. There’s the hours involved in making sure everything’s running as smoothly as possible, the constant travelling and above all else, there’s the pressure to make sure that the business is financially viable.
OpenAI Launches Free, Downloadable Models to Propel Competitive Advantage
The latest meme, if you missed it, is AI action figures… generated by OpenAI\’s free ChatGPT service – © AFP/File PAU BARRENAOpenAI on Tuesday released two new artificial intelligence (AI) models that can be downloaded for free and altered by users, to challenge similar offerings by US and Chinese
Bridging Britain’s Digital Divide: The £1.3bn Mobile Connectivity Revolution
Shared Rural Network: How a £1.3bn mobile connectivity programme is transforming digital Britain,The £1.3bn Shared Rural Network is revolutionising mobile connectivity across the UK, closing coverage gaps, supporting local economies, and tackling digital exclusion in rural communities.
Alberta pioneers AI and healthcare to spark Canada’s innovation surge
Nate Glubish, Alberta\’sMinister of Technology and Innovation of Alberta, sits down with Digital Journal\’s Chris Hogg. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital Journal“Technology isn’t just an industry — it’s the future of every industry,” said Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation, Nate Glubis
Royal Mail trials postbox with parcel hatch, solar panels and barcode scanner
Royal Mail trials postbox with parcel hatch, solar panels and barcode scanner,Royal Mail unveils a hi-tech postbox featuring solar panels, a parcel hatch and a barcode scanner in its first major redesign in 175 years, aimed at tapping into the booming secondhand parcel market.
Is the US heading for digital burnout?\” />
Image: © Digital JournalOn average, U.S. citizens are spending about six hours on their screens, with some even above this. In particular, Vermont is the most digitally overloaded state, due to high screen time, residents are showing signs of burnout.These are some of the findings from a new survey
LSD Pioneer Uncovers the Enigmatic Fungus
Cuba, reputed for supplying highly-trained medical doctors to other countries and for its advanced domestic pharmaceutical industry, has long counted vaccines and medical services among its top exports. Now it cannot produce enough drugs for its own needs – Copyright AFP/File Thibaud MORITZA student
Tech draws Ivory Coast youth back to the fields
A drone sprays fungicides in passion fruit fields in Ivory Coast – Copyright AFP Issouf SANOGOMarietou BaStopwatch in hand, dozens of Ivory Coast students raced against the clock to design robots for the farms of the future in the worlds top cocoa-producing nation.With each team facing off to draw u
£20 Micro computer set to revolutionise British entrepreneurs
£20 Micro computer set to revolutionise British entrepreneurs,Could the tiny Raspberry Pi do-it-yourself PC, which has a price of less than £20, help Britain to find the next Mark Zuckerberg?
Firefighting games spark at Gamescom 2025\” />
The firefighting games stand out in a landscape dominated by gunslinging, fantasy duels and robots – Copyright AFP/File Ina FASSBENDERTom BARFIELDIn a video gaming landscape often dominated by fantasy duels and kinetic gunfights, one different genre is standing out in the Gamescom trade fair in Germ
Digital twins: the secret to resilient farming
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on PexelsOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.The global agricultural system faces a challenging combination of external stresses and simultaneous demands for higher productivity. Climate-related threats like droughts, heatwaves, storms, and flo
Dhaval Bhatt AI playbook modern professional
Photo courtesy of Dhaval BhattOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Dhaval Bhatt’s AI entrepreneurship started with no funding and no team. It was just him working late into the night, building products while holding a full-time job.“I had to learn how to move fast, automa
Google agrees to US$36m fine over Android search deals\” />
Google image: – © GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP Brandon BellGoogle has agreed to pay a Aus$55 million (US$36 million) penalty for striking anti-competitive deals to pre-install only its own search engine on Android mobile phones sold by two leading Australian telecoms firms.Australias competition a
Elon Musk merges x and xAI in $80bn deal to reshape AI and social media
Elon Musk merges x and xAI in $80bn deal to reshape AI and social media,Elon Musk merges xAI and social media platform X in an $80bn deal to integrate AI with real-time user data. The move aims to boost growth despite concerns over valuations and revenue.
Trump Media Secures AI Trademarks Ahead of Truth Social Launch
Trump Media applies for AI-related trademarks as it plans AI rollout on Truth Social,Trump Media has applied to trademark “Truth Social AI” and “Truth Social AI Search” as it plans to integrate artificial intelligence into its Truth Social platform across iOS, Android, and web.
Increasing laboratory digitalisation: Time to grow LIMS?\” />
Scientists using laboratory instruments. — Image by © Tim SandleThe pharmaceutical sector, including the biotechnology industry, is going through a digital transformation process that is changing the way information is stored and managed – accelerating the process of drug development, ultimately imp
Kairos Pharma Q&A: Waging the War on Cancer Drug Resistance
File photo: — Patient Receives Chemotherapy. Source – National Cancer Institute/ Rhoda Baer (Photographer). Public Domain — CC0 1.0 UniversalCancer drug resistance is a significant challenge in oncology. It is characterised by the ability of cancer cells to survive and proliferate despite treatment
France's regulator says unable to block dead streamer's channel\” />
Australian livestreaming platform Kick faces intense scrutiny – Copyright AFP Lionel BONAVENTUREThe head of Frances broadcast and online regulator said on Sunday it did not have the authority to block an online channel used by a streamer who died while live-casting.Because the channel was hosted on
Banned Russian media sites remain accessible across EU, says report.
Russia Today )RT) is among the media sites banned in the EU over Moscow\’s invasion of Ukraine – Copyright AFP Kirill KUDRYAVTSEVWebsites of banned Russian media outlets can still be easily accessed across the EU in the overwhelming majority of cases, experts said Tuesday, denouncing the blocs failur
Musk's xAI sues Apple, OpenAI alleging antitrust violations\” />
The latest meme, if you missed it, is AI action figures… generated by OpenAI\’s free ChatGPT service – © AFP/File PAU BARRENAElon Musks companies xAI and X filed a sweeping US antitrust lawsuit Monday against Apple and OpenAI, alleging the tech giants formed an illegal partnership to stifle competi
Nvidia Denies Chip Backdoors as China Raises Security Worries
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced plans for Taiwan\’s \’first AI supercomputer\’ on the eve of the Computex tech expo – Copyright AFP I-Hwa ChengNvidia chips do not contain backdoors allowing remote access, the US tech giant has said, after Beijing summoned company representatives to discuss serious se
Microsoft Fights Canada’s Data Sovereignty, U.S. Law Wins
Image created with GeminiThis article by Alexander Rudolph originally appeared on cyberincontext.ca. Opinions expressed by contributors are their own.On June 10, 2025,France’s Senate held a hearing as part of its study on the role of procurement in promoting data sovereignty. Microsoft France’s Dire
Perplexity AI to share search revenue with publishers\” />
Perplexity AI, headed by co-founder Aravind Srinivas, challenges Google in the online search market, but the internet giant is busy packing its own offerings with AI features – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP Kimberly WhitePerplexity AI on Monday said it will begin paying out millions of do
Mexican voice actors push for stricter AI voice cloning regulation
Voice actors demonstrate in Mexico City demanding regulation of artificial intelligence in their industry. — © AFP Carl de SouzaMexican actors protested the growing threat artificial intelligence poses to their industry, calling on Sunday for better regulations to prevent voice cloning without conse
Japan city proposes two-hour daily smartphone limit\” />
A Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a draft ordinance that includes no penalties – © AFP/File Martin BUREAUA Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school und
OpenAI and Condé Nast partner to feature content from Vogue, The New Yorker, and GQ in AI-powered search
OpenAI and Condé Nast partner to feature content from Vogue, The New Yorker, and GQ in AI-powered search,OpenAI strikes a deal with Condé Nast to integrate content from Vogue, The New Yorker, and GQ into its AI tools, marking a significant partnership in the evolving digital media landscape.
Wales set to get it's own place on the internet with .wales domain
Wales set to get it's own place on the internet with .wales domain,It has been confirmed today that Nominet, the registry body which looks after the management of the .uk internet namespace, will take forward the application for .cymru & .wales
AI‑powered nudify apps spark lethal wave of digital blackmail
The FBI has warned of an \’alarming number of suicides\’ associated with blackmail using AI-powered \’nudify\’ apps – Copyright AFP Stefani REYNOLDSAnuj Chopra with Sonia González in Madrid and Rachel Blundy in LondonAfter a Kentucky teenager died by suicide this year, his parents discovered he had rece
Alberta’s data centre strategy centers on certainty, not subsidies
Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation, Nate Glubish, sits down with Digital Journal at Inventures. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalAlberta has made no secret of its desire to be a destination for AI infrastructure. Over the past year, the province released a comprehensive AI st
Victims warn: Hong Kong unprepared for AI porn menace
The University of Hong Kong became embroiled in a scandal involving AI-generated porn – Copyright AFP Tommy WANGHolmes CHAN, Tommy WANGFor Hong Kong law student C, AI-made pornography was a distant danger until a university classmate created graphic images of her and multiple other women.At first I
Digital wayfinding: New technology to navigate a university campus\” />
Image: — © AFP Kazuhiro NOGIThe University of Sheffield Students’ Union (SU), one of the UK’s top student unions, is launching a new strategic direction which seeks to place the concept of ‘Belonging’ at the heart of the student experience. This is through the use of digital technology.Digital wayf
Google faces £5bn UK lawsuit over claims it shut out rivals and overcharged advertisers
Google faces £5bn UK lawsuit over claims it shut out rivals and overcharged advertisers,Google is being sued in the UK for £5bn over claims it abused its search dominance to overcharge advertisers and exclude rivals. Competition watchdogs are already investigating.
AI, a helping hand for businesses when moderating content
AI, a helping hand for businesses when moderating content,In today’s digital age, billions of pieces of content are uploaded to online platforms and websites each day.
5 Ways To Use Free SIP Calls In Business
5 Ways To Use Free SIP Calls In Business,In the current economy, most companies try to cut down on communication costs. With the availability of free advanced instant communications over IP, it’s possible to achieve greater productivity at minimal costs.
Recalled Again: The Five Cars with the Highest Recalls
US consumers will be hard in the wallet with importers having to pay a 25 percent tariff for cars produced outside the US – Copyright AFP LUIS ROBAYOIn 2024, nearly 1,000 automotive recalls impacted over 32 million vehicles across the U.S., according to new data analysed by The Schiller Kessler Grou
Shubhangi Srivastava reimagines nonprofit fundraising tech
Photo courtesy of Shubhangi Srivastava. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.The pace of technological advancement in the nonprofit sector has traditionally moved more slowly than in commercial enterprises. However, as fundraising platforms, donor management systems, and
Edmonton Startup Week unveils 10 companies to watch\” />
2024 Launch Party companies. Photo courtesy of Edmonton UnlimitedIt’s a “call to action” for Edmonton’s innovation ecosystem.The theme of Edmonton Startup Week 2025, running October 6-10, is “Step in, Step up, Step forward.” For a city long defined by energy, the spotlight is shifting to make room f
Tech Giants Harden Passwords; Users Must Lock Down
Computer display requiring password access. — Image © Tim SandleMona GUICHARDFingerprints, access keys and facial recognition are putting a new squeeze on passwords as the traditional computer security method but also running into public hesitancy.The password era is ending, two senior figures at M
‘Root beer FLOAT’ star burst’s is located with extraordinary precision\” />
An artist\’s illustration of two neutron stars merging, creating a gamma-ray burst – Copyright POOL/AFP/File Yuichi YAMAZAKIAn international team of scientists, including Northwestern University astrophysicists, has spotted one of the brightest fast radio bursts (FRBs) ever recorded — and pinpointed
US, India unveil high‑powered Earth‑monitoring satellite
This NASA image obtained on July 29, 2025 shows part of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, which was designed to track subtle changes in Earth\’s land and ice surfaces – Copyright NOAA/AFP -Issam AHMEDA formidable new radar satellite jointly developed by the United States and I
Lightweight perovskite charges up solar potential\” />
An aerial view of solar mirrors at the Noor 1 Concentrated Solar Power plant outside the town of Ouarzazate. Morocco has already bet heavily on clean energy – Copyright AFP/File FADEL SENNAThe perovskite photovoltaic market is forecast to exceed US$11.75 billion by 2035. Yet this is not with the tec
Meta makes huge cloud computing deal with Google: source\” />
Image: — © AFP/File Hector RETAMALMeta has made a cloud computing deal with Google worth more than $10 billion over the course of six years, a source close to the transaction told AFP Thursday.The source confirmed a report at tech news outlet The Information about the arrangement, which will include
Google Promises Stronger Action Against Fake Reviews After CMA Probe
Google vows tougher measures on fake reviews after CMA probe,Google agrees to stronger protections against fake online reviews for UK businesses, pledging swifter removals and tougher penalties after a CMA probe.
YouTube deploys AI to unmask teens masquerading as adults
Australia\’s Communications Minister Anika Wells said four-in-ten Australian children have reported viewing harmful content on YouTube, one of the most visited websites in the world – Copyright AFP/File Lionel BONAVENTUREYouTube has started using artificial intelligence (AI) to figure out when users
Three Proven Tactics for Continuous Software Attestation
Photo courtesy of Scribe SecurityOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Compliance mandates are catching up with a longstanding truth in cybersecurity: trust in software must be built, not assumed. Regulations such as Executive Order 14028 and the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act
How AI could speed the development of RNA vaccines\” />
Image: — © AFP/File CHARLY TRIBALLEAUMIT engineers have successfully used a machine-learning model to design nanoparticles that can deliver RNA to cells more efficiently.Using artificial intelligence, MIT researchers have come up with a new way to design nanoparticles that can more efficiently deli
Artemis Mission to Hunt for Lunar Ice
Part of NASA\’s giant SLS rocket which will be used for the Artemis mission to return humans to the Moon. — © AFP MANDEL NGANBack to the Moon. NASA is gearing up for a new chapter in lunar exploration by sending a trio of high-tech instruments to the Moon. Two of the devices will be attached to a new
Unlocking Cognitive Trust: Future Cybersecurity Insights with Kumrashan Indranil Iyer
Photo courtesy Kumrashan Indranil IyerOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.The intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science is where the future is being written. Few are leading this change more effectively than Kumrashan Indranil Iyer, a seaso
What is swatting? Shooting hoaxes target campuses across US\” />
So-called \”swatting\” hoaxes have targeted US universities as students return to campuses for fall classes – Copyright AFP Josh EdelsonBill MCCARTHYStudents at the University of South Carolina were sent into panic when they received an active shooter alert and police rushed to the library.The univer
Cambridge-based CMR Surgical secures FDA approval for revolutionary portable surgical robot
Cambridge-based CMR Surgical secures FDA approval for revolutionary portable surgical robot,Cambridge's CMR Surgical gains FDA approval for its Versius robotic system, paving the way for US sales. The system assists in surgeries, including gallbladder removals.
Singapore military tackles cyberattack: minister
Image: — © AFP Kazuhiro NOGIUnits in Singapores military have been called in to help combat a cyberattack against critical infrastructure, the countrys defence minister said Saturday a hack attempt attributed to an espionage group experts have linked to China.Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said t
1,827 real ChatGPT prompts expose the future of agentic search hype
Image generated by Gemini.This guest post by Metehan Yesilyurt originally appeared on metehan.aiI wanted to understand how people really use ChatGPT, so I did something simple. I searched Google for “site:chatgpt.com Temporary Chat” and checked Archive.org for similar URLs. These searches revealed t
Measles crisis: Vaccines save lives
A health worker administers a measles vaccine in Montenegro in 2020. A decline in inoculation rates has been attributed to a range of factors including Covid-19 misinformation – Copyright Ritzau Scanpix/AFP Olafur Steinar GestssonThe U.S. is facing its largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years,
Google’s data hunger spurs WalletHub’s audacious business revolt
Google image: – © GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP Brandon BellCompanies across a range of industries have been incorporating artificial intelligence into their businesses, generally to enhance the customer experience. Sometimes this goes too far, and other information is collected, reinterpreted but
Redefining the moral compass: AI now qualifies for free will
Image: — © AFP Kazuhiro NOGIAI is advancing at a rapid speed. This has led some researchers to worry, drawing upon speculative moral questions, about the future position of machines in relation to humanity.According to philosopher and psychology researcher Frank Martela, generative AI is close to m
Quantum Dilemma: Physicists still split after 100 years
Quantum mechanics have led to the development of vast amounts of tech, such as lasers or transistors used phones – Copyright AFP/File Ludovic MARINBénédicte ReyThe theory of quantum mechanics has transformed daily life since being proposed a century ago, yet how it works remains a mystery and physi
How to choose the best software development company
How to choose the best software development company,Choosing a best software development company is a process that requires sensible directions. There are many steps to focus on.
TikTok’s AI overhaul puts hundreds of UK moderators’ jobs at risk
TikTok cuts threaten hundreds of UK content moderator jobs amid AI shift,TikTok is moving UK content moderation roles to Europe as it leans on AI, putting hundreds of jobs at risk despite rising regulatory pressure under the Online Safety Act.
Elevating cyber defenses with scalable embedded safeguards
Photo courtesy of Erone Stuff. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.In a world where cyber attacks are growing in scale and complexity, the likes of Sanat Talwar are required to strengthen the pillars of modern digital infrastructure. Sanat is an independent researcher an
Xi Labs and Yitzi Gantz: Building an AI OS for a Connected Digital Tomorrow
Photo courtesy of Yitzi Gantz. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.In an industry where many artificial intelligence initiatives focus on narrow tools or single functions, Yitzi Gantz, founder of Xi Labs, is pursuing a wider objective building an AI operating system th
One in Three Companies Suffered One or More Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks in Last Twelve Months Finds Research
One in Three Companies Suffered One or More Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks in Last Twelve Months Finds Research,One in three organisations has suffered one or more Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in the last 12 months claims new research
Rethinking nanomedicine: How structure boosts safety
Cuba, reputed for supplying highly-trained medical doctors to other countries and for its advanced domestic pharmaceutical industry, has long counted vaccines and medical services among its top exports. Now it cannot produce enough drugs for its own needs – Copyright AFP/File Thibaud MORITZThe vast
Six red flags spotting you’re a target of scam
The bank said the move was due to changes in customers\’ banking habits – Copyright AFP/File Patrick T. FallonA banking expert has revealed the critical warning signs that could protect consumers from increasingly sophisticated financial scams sweeping across the finance world. Banking fraud encompas
Elon Musk’s Starlink set to transform rural UK connectivity as satellite race heats up
Elon Musk’s Starlink set to transform rural UK connectivity as satellite race heats up,Elon Musk’s Starlink and rival satellite providers aim to end rural “not spots” in British mobile coverage. Their groundbreaking technology could connect remote areas and challenge traditional operators, ushering in a new era for countryside living.
Shireen Bojja\’s dual engineering and business expertise solves vital infrastructure challenges
Photo courtesy of Shireen BojjaOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.In traffic control centers across America, where aging lead-acid batteries support critical infrastructure systems, there is a persistent technological challenge. Shireen Bojja, the engineering manager, w
Tech titans race to power AI\’s looming energy cliff
AI depends entirely on data centers that consume huge amounts of electricity – Copyright AFP/File Manaure QUINTEROThomas URBAINThe artificial intelligence industry is scrambling to reduce its massive energy consumption through better cooling systems, more efficient computer chips, and smarter progra
Vandana Tanu pioneers a digital health revolution
Photo Courtesy of Vandan TanuOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.At the intersection of technology and care, Vandana Tanu leads the charge to reshape digital health systems, modernizing the way healthcare works behind the scenes. As lead business analyst and product owne
New Operating System for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet users including email finally released
New Operating System for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet users including email finally released,Research In Motion has finally announced that the new BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 has finally been released. RIM claim that BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 will 'deliver an enhanced tablet experience and allows you to use the PlayBook in new ways throughout the day'. Surely the most important function is that in now has email capability?
From Knowledge to Capability: The Global Revolution in Cybersecurity
Photo generated via MidjourneyOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.As cyber threats evolve at machine speed, the industry is facing a fundamental question: Are we preparing professionals for the world they are entering, or the world we left behind?From automated reconnais
Canada grabs a mere 2% of worldwide farm tech investment
Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash Canadian farms are navigating a mixed reality.Farm cash receipts climbed to $25.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 3.1% from last year. And while a country-wide ‘elbows up’ push to buy Canadian goods has proven successful, farmers continue facing tariff-rela
Can the rise in re-commerce help create a more sustainable retail sector?
Can the rise in re-commerce help create a more sustainable retail sector?,Shopping habits are changing; consumers are increasingly opting to buy or rent used items rather than purchasing brand new.
Grok chatbot flips to Musk for answers
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk\’s company xAI, already faced renewed scrutiny this week after responses that praised Adolf Hitler – Copyright AFP Lionel BONAVENTUREThe latest version of xAIs generative artificial intelligence assistant, Grok 4, frequently consults owner Elon Musks positi
Amazon makes shock last-minute bid to buy TikTok as US ban looms
Amazon makes shock last-minute bid to buy TikTok as US ban looms,Amazon has made a surprise bid to acquire TikTok amid a looming US ban, joining a growing list of tech giants eyeing the platform’s 170 million American users.
Architect of award‑winning platforms revolutionizing US healthcare and finance data integration
Photo courtesy of Srinivasa Susrutha Kumar Nayudu AmbatiOpinions expressed byDigital Journalcontributors are their own.There is a saying that teaches us to work in silence and let the work speak for itself. This is something that is best shown by Global Recognition Award recipient Srinivasa Susrutha
Tech expert reveals simple setting that cuts computer costs
Homework: Image by Tony Alter (CC BY 2.0)As many people prepare to go on holiday and book their flights and hotels, a digital marketing expert has told Digital Journal how tracking software is helping travel companies predict where you’re going to book and how they are subsequently upping the price
Elon Musk blames ‘massive’ cyberattack for X outage
Elon Musk blames ‘massive’ cyberattack for X outage,Elon Musk claims social network X, formerly Twitter, was hit by a huge cyberattack allegedly originating from Ukraine, causing hours of service disruption.
Scattered Spider unleashes a VMware ESXi hacking frenzy
Image: © AFP/FileA new cyber-threat has emerged from the Scattered Spider hackers, where the group of (mostly young) miscreants has been aggressively targeting virtualised environments. This is primarily by attacking VMware ESXi hypervisors, as Bleeping Computing reports, with many of the targets be
Games industry in search of new winning combo at Gamescom 2025\” />
Almost 335,000 people attended last year\’s Gamescom. — © AFP/File Ina FASSBENDERKilian FICHOUThe global games industry gathers for the vast Gamescom trade fair in Cologne this week, with hopes that upcoming heavy-hitters like GTA VI can help the industry escape its doldrums.Tuesdays opening night ev
Engineering AI Solutions for the Oil and Gas Frontier
Photo courtesy of Walter Pintor. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Accurate reporting is vital to keeping operations safe and compliant in high-risk industries like oil and gas. Whether it involves equipment inspections or structural assessments, these reports ensure t
Under Review: Quickbooks 2012
Under Review: Quickbooks 2012,This year’s QuickBooks update is a gentle improvement on a well-liked product, an accounting program used widely by businesses across the UK but does it go far enough?
Cybersecurity shock: 16 billion passwords exposed
Image: © AFP/FileThe message being carried across the Internet is: “Change your passwords now!”Several large collections of login and password details from Apple, Facebook, Google, GitHub, Telegram, and other popular platforms and government services have surfaced online. Together they constitute on
xAI forgives Grok for its shocking posts
Grok, the artificial intelligence assistant, praised Nazi leader Adolf Hitler in a series of posts deemed anti-Semitic – Copyright AFP Lionel BONAVENTUREElon Musks startup xAI apologized Saturday for offensive published by its artificial intelligence assistant Grok this week, blaming them on a softw
Canada’s innovation edge held back by fragmented IP ownership\” />
Photo by Kvalifik on UnsplashCanada is inventing in the right places, but struggling to turn those ideas into market advantage.A new Conference Board of Canada report warns that structural gaps in intellectual property ownership are holding back the country’s innovation edge.The study looked at pate
Duedil launches features that are part of on-going redesign
Duedil launches features that are part of on-going redesign,Duedil, the world's largest database of free company financials, is rebuilding their website to improve users' access to data from all over the web. A string of features launched recently include a Google Chrome extension, new financial ratios widget and faster data imports.
Ransomware is on the rise: Global cybercrime hits new highs\” />
Investors are pumping millions of dollars into encryption as unease about data security drives a rising need for ways to keep unwanted eyes away from personal and corporate information — © AFPRansomware appears to be on the rise. The first half of 2025 sees 49% spike in ransomware attacks. Overall,
Three Million Lives Saved: COVID‑19 Vaccines Deliver Global Victory
Army Col. Sean Dooley, a doctor at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, receives a COVID-19 vaccination, Source – DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando. CC SA 2.0.It has been generally accepted that COVID-19 vaccines were essential for saving lives and limiting the spread of the pandemic. But to wha
UK's mass facial-recognition roll-out alarms rights groups\” />
A van being used by the metropolitan police as part of their live facial recognition operation is pictured ahead of the 2023 coronation of King Charles III – Copyright AFP Will EDWARDSClara LALANNEOutside supermarkets or in festival crowds, millions are now having their features scanned by real-time
AI’s ascent laying the ground for a more innovative, human-focused accounting profession
AI’s ascent laying the ground for a more innovative, human-focused accounting profession,In the latest chapter of generative artificial intelligence’s meteoric rise, Mistral AI has just unveiled Europe’s response to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Back to Trust: Engineering Vehicle Recovery
Photo courtesy of antar ray on Unsplash. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.A single mother locks her car outside a daycare, unaware it could be stolen in moments, leaving her stranded for work. A small business owner depends on a pickup truck for deliveries, only to fi
China calls for global agreement on balancing AI progress and security
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is seen on a screen at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 26, 2025 – Copyright AFP Agatha CantrillRebecca Bailey with Luna Lin in BeijingChinas Premier Li Qiang warned Saturday that artificial intelligence development mus
'Call of Duty' to fire starting gun at Gamescom trade show\” />
Fans often arrive at Gamescom wearing more or less elaborate costumes – Copyright AFP/File Ina FASSBENDERKilian Fichou and Tom BarfieldMega-selling first-person shooter franchise Call of Duty will blow open the Gamescom video games trade fair Tuesday, headlining a wave of new releases as the industr
Italian Brainrot: AI Memes Only Kids Know
School-age Italian Brainrot fans can be found from Kenya to Spain and South Korea – Copyright AFP Richard A. BrooksKatie Forster, with Dessy Sagita and Marchio Gorbiano in JakartaIn a Japanese shop selling pocket-money trinkets, there is a rack of toys, stickers and keyrings based on a global crew o
Skimming the Sun: Probe Illuminates Space Weather Threats
This photo provided by NASA on July 15, 2025, was taken by Parker Solar Probe\’s WISPR instrument during its record-breaking flyby of the Sun, showing the solar wind racing out from the Sun\’s corona, or outer atmosphere. — © AFP PHILIPPE LOPEZIssam AHMEDEruptions of plasma piling atop one another, so
AI Alerts Nepal as Landslides Threaten
Nepal is especially vulnerable due to unstable geology, shifting rainfall patterns and poorly planned development – Copyright AFP Prakash MATHEMAAnup OJHAEvery morning, Nepali primary school teacher Bina Tamang steps outside her home and checks the rain gauge, part of an early warning system in one
Deepmind chief predicts AI could cure all diseases within a decade
Deepmind chief predicts AI could cure all diseases within a decade,Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis predicts that artificial intelligence could cure all diseases within the next decade, as AI approaches human-like cognitive abilities. He stresses the transformative potential of AI, but also warns of the need for careful management.
Stackable vehicles: Zihang Zheng’s futuristic solution for urban mobility
Photo courtesy Zihang ZhengOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Metropolitan cities all around the world have become a similar sad picture of rush, traffic jams, and parking issues. Public transport, no matter how efficient, is still not equipped to handle the increasing
Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, launches new ai start-up with ex-ChatGPT colleagues
Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, launches new ai start-up with ex-ChatGPT colleagues,OpenAI’s ex-CTO Mira Murati unveils Thinking Machines Lab, recruiting ex-colleagues from ChatGPT’s creator. The new AI start-up pledges open research and user-centric customisation, setting its sights on bridging key gaps in machine learning.
1918 Flu Decoded: Scientists Uncover the 1918 Influenza Genetic Blueprint
A scientist harvests H7N9 virus growing in bird eggs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received samples of the virus from China. — James Gathany/CDC/Douglas E. Jordan / (CC0 1.0)Scientists in Switzerland have cracked open a century-old viral mystery by decoding the genome of the 1918 i
Bradley C. Johnston on understanding GRADE methodology to reliably inform nutrition practice and policy\” />
Photo by Vitalii Pavlyshynets on UnsplashThis article is Sponsored Content byMicah WilliamsIn an era where nutrition advice seems to often shift with each new study, Bradley C. Johnston and fellow researchers at EvidenceBasedNutrition.org are working to bring consistency and rigor to how nutrition e
Unlocking Innovative AI-Driven Solutions for the Digital Economy Today
Photo courtesy of fabio on Unsplash. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.In today’s tech-assisted world, that is highly reliant on data, the ability to connect systems, understand unstructured information and act in real time has become highly essential. According to IDC
Canine compasses flag Parkinson’s years ahead—precision reads impress
Kukur Tihar, the second day of the five-day Tihar festival, is reserved for worshipping dogs – Copyright AFP PRAKASH MATHEMADogs trained to detect Parkinson’s disease using scent have shown remarkable accuracy in new research. The University of Bristol conducted a double-blind trial, where dogs ide
BBC Sheets Perplexity with Legal Threat Over Unauthorized Use of News Articles
BBC threatens AI firm Perplexity with legal action over unauthorised use of news content,The BBC has issued a legal threat to AI firm Perplexity, accusing it of copyright infringement and unauthorised use of BBC content in chatbot responses.
join.me adds free VoIP Audio Conferencing for its users
join.me adds free VoIP Audio Conferencing for its users,LogMeIn's popular free screen sharing and online meeting service, join.me, has just added free internet VoIP conferencing to make quick, ad-hoc collaboration even easier from virtually anywhere in the world.
iOS 14: Redefining The Digital Future
How will iOS 14 change the Digital Landscape?,In an ever-changing landscape, marketers and digital businesses alike are forced to adapt with the times as new opportunities arise and existing strategies become redundant.
Dancing molecules can promote cartilage repair\” />
Surgical procedure. Image by Pfree2014 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0A new therapy uses synthetic nanofibers to mimic the natural signalling of a protein that is crucial for cartilage formation and maintenance. Scientists found that intensifying the motion of molecules within the nanofibers led to more c
Spin at F1 Speed: China Aims to Outpace US in AI Race
Beijing aims to become the world\’s leading AI \’innovation centre\’ by 2030 – Copyright AFP Hector RETAMALRebecca BAILEYBeyond dancing robots and eager-to-help digital avatars, Shanghais World AI Conference saw China stake its claim to global artificial intelligence leadership and frame itself as a cl
OpenSynth: redefining the demand data frontier
Representation of a computer network. Barbican, London. Image by Tim SandleSynthetic data provides a mechanism to accelerate the energy transition by enabling better use of AI for energy systems while eliminating concerns around data privacy. To ensure the synthetic data is useful, models need to be
Trailblazing E‑Ph Quantum Chip Unveiled in Commercial Foundry
A programmable photonic circuit has been developed that can execute various quantum algorithms and is potentially highly scalable. This device could pave the way for large-scale quantum computers based on photonic hardware. Image by 彭家杰. CC BY 2.5For the first time scientists have built a silicon ch
Observing Violence: Humans and Monkeys Share a Common Trait
Swaths of northern India are gripped by a heatwave, hitting humans as well as wildife including monkeys. Here, monkeys sit on a roadside in India\’s capital New Delhi in 2023 – Copyright AFP Arun SANKARThere are several traits we share with other animals and a fascination with watching violence (at l
UK on track for nationwide full-fibre broadband rollout by 2027, says Ofcom
UK on track for nationwide full-fibre broadband rollout by 2027, says Ofcom,Ofcom says the UK is on track to deliver full-fibre broadband to 96% of premises by 2027. The regulator’s latest review focuses on stable regulation, competition, and long-term investment.
Inside Venkata Revunuru’s playbook for tech with social impact\” />
Photo courtesy of Venkata RevunuruOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Standing before a wall of monitors displaying real-time data streams from three continents, Venkata Revunuru watched as his latest creation processed millions of transactions across hyperlocal communit
Urgent password change urged after 16 billion credentials found online
Internet users urged to change passwords after 16bn login credentials found online,Cybersecurity researchers warn internet users to update passwords and enable multifactor authentication after 16 billion login credentials were found in exposed datasets.
Stay protected this Amazon Prime Day!
Image: — © AFP Patrick T. FallonWithAmazon Prime Day sales in full swing (running across July 8–11), and with 1 in 5 adults who encounter online scams losing money, there are parallels that consumers need to be aware of.To assess the current level of risk, Digital Journal canvassed three cybersecuri
AI adoption starts with solving real problems, not hype\” />
Louis Savard, CIO of the City of Cornwall, (left) and Robbie Beyer, director of data science and AI at RSM, at the CIO Association of Canada’s Peer Forum in Ottawa. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalTwelve years. That’s how long one service request sat unresolved in Cornwall’s system. The
When data whispers: One engineer’s mission to hush highways and smart screens
Photo courtesy of Mike Bird on Pexels. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Every hour on American interstates a rig limps onto the shoulder, sometimes with little more than a faint metallic squeal as warning. At the same moment, phone users from Seattle to Miami glance d
Auto Repossession Reform: Design for Fairness
Photo courtesy of Ivana Cajina on Unsplash. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.The story begins with a knock you never hear. At one moment, the car was standing there, the one that had taken you to medical appointments, school, and night shifts. The next moment, it was
Nvidia plans to re‑launch H20 AI chip sales in China.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he was \’looking forward to shipping H20s very soon\’ – Copyright AFP/File I-Hwa ChengMatthew WALSHUS tech giant Nvidia said on Tuesday it will resume sales of its H20 artificial intelligence chips to China, after Washington pledged to remove licensing curbs that had put a
Kevin O’leary joins billionaire’s bid to buy TikTok as US ban deadline nears
Kevin O’leary joins billionaire’s bid to buy TikTok as US ban deadline nears,Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary joins billionaire Frank McCourt in a bid to buy TikTok as a looming US ban deadline puts pressure on ByteDance to sell.
Mobile Apps moving into the office
Mobile Apps moving into the office,Forget Angry Birds! Your smartphone can really help you do business more efficiently. Russell Berry from AppCreatives.co.uk explains why the drive for mobility is part of the business technology agenda for most companies today.
Google hit by Salesforce cyberattack surge
The Wiz transaction is the largest ever sought by Google or parent Alphabet – Copyright AFP/File Josh EdelsonGoogle has become the latest victim in extortion group ShinyHunters exploitation of Salesforce databases, as the tech giant has disclosed a breach of company data. Google stated the informati
AI New Gold Rush: Trump 90-Point Plan Unleashed
The EU\’s sweeping risk-based rules will cover all types of artificial intelligence – Copyright AFP JADE GAOIn July 2025, the Trump administration released a 28-page blueprint, Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan, which reads like a modern-day gold-rush map. It outlines over 90 policy position
Instagram Considers a Standalone Reels App as TikTok’s Fate Remains Uncertain in the US
Instagram weighs standalone reels app amid TikTok uncertainty in the US,Instagram is exploring a standalone Reels app as TikTok’s US future hangs in the balance, signalling a new push in short-form video competition and innovation.
Japan’s ultra‑thin, flexible solar panels light up the future
Japan is hoping ultra-thin, flexible solar panels made from perovskite will help it meet renewable energy goals – Copyright AFP Kazuhiro NOGIHiroshi HIYAMAJapan is heavily investing in a new kind of ultra-thin, flexible solar panel that it hopes will help it meet renewable energy goals while challen
AI‑Generated Scams: The Sophistication Upscaling in 2024
Image: — © THOMAS SAMSON/AFP // Getty ImagesThe U.S. just stopped nearly $15 billion in healthcare fraud, exposing how organized scams are evolving fast. Building on this, the company Webshare highlights modern scams like AI-powered phishing, clone emails, voice modification, and gift card fraud tha
Anxious parents confront difficult decisions in the age of AI
This photo shows pupils in a primary school class using AI for maths lessons – Copyright AFP Matthieu RONDELThomas URBAINWhen it comes to AI, many parents navigate between fear of the unknown and fear of their children missing out.Its really hard to predict anything over five years, said Adam Tal, a
Apple\’s iPhone sales surge, boosting profits beyond expectations
Apple CEO Tim Cook (C) joins customers during Apple\’s iPhone 16 launch in New York on September 20, 2024 – Copyright AFP Hector RETAMALApple on Thursday reported quarterly profit of $23.4 billion, topping forecasts despite concerns about the effect of US tariffs on its supply chain.Revenue was $94 b
Business Best Practice: Preparing for AI Regulation
Business Best Practice: Preparing for AI Regulation,The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) has been rapid, with 9 in 10 leading businesses (across 112 countries) leveraging some form of the technology within their operations.
CRISPR uncovers gene that supercharges vitamin D\” />
Crispr instruments. Image by Tim Sandle (taken at the Design Museum, London). Scientists are hailing a key gene, said to present promising ‘new avenues’ for precision medicine through CRISPR/Cas9, with a probable application directed towards tumours. Through the research, a gene called SDR42E1 has b
Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s study findings unveiled
Alzheimer\’s, the most common form of dementia, is thought to affect 50 million people worldwide and usually starts after age 65 – Copyright AFP/File Philippe LOPEZResults from the largest study to date on whether lifestyle changes can prevent Alzheimers disease have been announced at the Alzheimer’s
Disney and Universal take Midjourney to court over alleged plagiarism
Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over ‘bottomless pit of plagiarism’,Disney and Universal have filed a landmark lawsuit against AI image generator Midjourney, accusing the San Francisco-based company of large-scale copyright infringement and calling its tools a “bottomless pit of plagiarism”.
House of Lords AI Summit Highlights Skills Cliff Threatening UK’s Competitive Edge
House of Lords AI summit at London Tech Week warns of ‘skills cliff edge’ threatening UK's competitive future,As London Tech Week puts the global spotlight on Britain’s tech credentials, the House of Lords summit served as a timely reminder: the transformative power of AI must be matched by responsible governance, upskilling, and cross-sector collaboration—or the UK risks being left behind in the next wave of innovation.
Pro-Trump influencers wrestle with the Epstein scandal in a high-stakes balancing act.
Donald Trump\’s core MAGA base is clamoring for the release of the so-called \”Epstein files.\” – Copyright AFP Alex WROBLEWSKIAnuj CHOPRAFar-right MAGA influencers are treading a tightrope as outrage escalates over the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein: they are caught between a fired-up
Alberta launches bold plan to transform into AI data center powerhouse
Nate Glubish, Alberta\’s Minister of Technology and Innovation of Alberta, sits down with Digital Journal\’s Chris Hogg. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalThe Government of Alberta introduced a strategy today to establish itself as North Americas premier destination for artificial intelligen
VodafoneThree commits £11bn to bring 5G to every corner of the UK by 2034
VodafoneThree pledges £11bn to bring 5G to every corner of the UK by 2034,VodafoneThree, now the UK’s biggest mobile operator, will invest £11 billion to roll out standalone 5G to 99.95% of the country by 2034, aiming to eliminate “not spots” and boost mobile and broadband speeds nationwide.
Ocean microbe eaters bite new bio‑plastic【公益科学】
People look through plastic and other debris washed ashore at a beach on Indonesia\’s resort island of Bali – Copyright AFP SONNY TUMBELAKAA new eco-friendly plastic termed poly(d-lactate-co-3-hydroxybutyrate) or LAHB can biodegrade even in the extreme environment of the deep ocean, unlike convention
Chameleon Botnet Rips Off $6M Monthly From Digital Ad Spend
Chameleon Botnet steals $6M a month from online advertisers,The 'Chameleon' Botnet, which was created at Imperial College London, is responsible for stealing millions from online advertisers in the UK and US
OpenAI Pulls Jony Ive’s “io” Design Amid Trademark Clash with Earbud Startup iyO
OpenAI takes down Jony Ive’s ‘io’ content after trademark complaint from earbud startup iyO,OpenAI has removed online content promoting its $6.4bn deal with Jony Ive’s hardware startup ‘io’ after a trademark complaint by AI earbud maker iyO.
How the UK is using AI at home and work\” />
This photo illustration shows the social media platform X (former Twitter) app on a smartphone in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 18, 2024 – Copyright AFP/File Allison JoyceAdobe Express has launched an AI report to assess how the technology is affecting lives at both work and at home. Currently
Satellites expose a concealed worldwide water emergency
The vast majority of Israel\’s nearly 300,000 Bedouin live in the arid Negev in the south of the country, on the fringes of Israeli society – Copyright AFP/File Peter PARKSSatellite imaging shows the emergence of four continental-scale mega-drying regions, each located in the northern hemisphere.For
Parkinson’s medication delivers breakthrough relief from enduring depression
A man expressing sadness with his head in his hands. Image by Tellmeimok. (CC BY-SA 4.0)A drug used for Parkinson’s disease has been shown to be effective in reducing the symptoms of difficult to treat depression, in a study led by the University of Oxford.The drug pramipexole was found to be substa
Food quality threatened by climate change
Farmer Sergiy Lioubarsky wonders how on earth he\’ll manage to harvest his crops – Copyright AFP CHANDAN KHANNAClimate change is sapping the nutrients from a range of food. A new study finds that rising carbon dioxide and higher temperatures are reshaping how crops grow, and the climatic changes are
Arjun Chakraborty Reveals How AI Is Overhauling Cybersecurity From the Inside Out
Photo courtesy of Arjun ChakrabortyOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.As little as five years ago, a flurry of cybersecurity alerts might have involved a few hundred incidents in a day, powered by botnets or a team of contractors with instructions to probe for weaknesse
Fake AI videos of R. Kelly and Pope fuel cult of Burkina junta chief
Analysts say the campaign glorifying Burkina Faso\’s junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traore (R) helps Russia\’s interests – Copyright AFP/File I-Hwa ChengIf you believe the viral videos online, R. Kelly and Pope Leo XIV agree on one thing that Burkina Fasos junta chief, Captain Ibrahim Traore, is a fant
Government scheme boosts UK chip start-ups with £10 million funding injection
Government scheme boosts UK chip start-ups with £10 million funding injection,The UK government’s ChipStart programme has enabled semiconductor start-ups to raise over £10 million, supporting innovations in AI and healthcare technologies, and driving economic growth.
Russian lawmakers approve fines for clicking on ‘extremist’ content
Deputies in the lower house State Duma backed in its second reading – Copyright AFP Natalia KOLESNIKOVARussian lawmakers on Thursday advanced a bill that would outlaw opening or searching for content online judged extremist, such as songs glorifying Ukraine and material by feminist rock band Pussy R
Screens, scripts, steady hands: Alex Rivera\’s high‑stakes trading day
Photo courtesy of Nick Chong on UnsplashOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.From medical charts to market chartsUntil 2019, Alex Rivera’s workday revolved around ECG print‑outs and patient rounds at a mid‑sized hospital in São Paulo. Night shifts left gaps in the schedul
Novel digital test provides tool to assess brain chemistry\” />
A volunteer attends to Alzheimer\’s patients at a center in Dax, southwestern France – Copyright AFP/File Jim WATSONA new imaging study from researchers at McGill Universityhas found the first-ever digital assessment to provide a valid scientific measurement of brain chemistry and cognitive performan
Study: New brain fitness tracker proven for aging independence
Mia Qu of Gigabyte Technology gestures to a gaming laptop enhanced with a superfast Nvidia chip as AI capabilities head for personal computers during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 9, 2025 – Copyright AFP Glenn CHAPMANA new U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH
EssilorLuxottica rockets sales with AI‑powered Ray‑Ban Meta glasses
EssilorLuxottica says it is leading the transformation of glasses with AI-enabled products like Ray-Bans – Copyright AFP Chris DELMASEssilorLuxottica, the worlds top maker of eyeglasses, said Monday a tripling of sales of Ray-Ban Meta AI connected glasses helped drive increase in profits.The grou
TikTok appeals to US Supreme Court in last-ditch attempt to halt forced sell-off or ban
TikTok appeals to US Supreme Court in last-ditch attempt to halt forced sell-off or ban,TikTok has asked the US supreme court to halt a January deadline forcing its Chinese owner to divest the app or face a national ban. The move comes amid data-security tensions, free speech debates, and a potential policy shift under incoming president Donald Trump.
Cat sniffers out a new virus mystery.
A cat called Gizmo. Image by Tim Sandle. A cat named Pepper has helped scientists discover a new virus a mysterious orthoreovirus found within a shrew (Blarina peninsulae) in Gainesville, Florida, U.S. Remarakbly, this is not the first time that Pepper has undertake this microbiological feat (the ca
Balancing innovation and regulatory compliance for online child safety
Balancing innovation and regulatory compliance for online child safety,Innovation and regulation must work together to foster trust in new technologies. Innovation pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved, keeping the industry continuously moving forward.
Ravi Palwe harnesses AI to humanize and democratize digital finance.
Photo courtesy of Ravi PalweOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Ravi Palwe has worked for nearly two decades to improve how users engage with digital finance systems. With experience in product design and user experience strategy, particularly in financial services, Palw
Google faces antitrust trial over ad dominance as US justice department claims anti-competitive tactics
Google faces antitrust trial over ad dominance as US justice department claims anti-competitive tactics,Google faces allegations of stifling competition and monopolising the online ad market, as the US antitrust trial unfolds. Could this landmark case force Google to divest key advertising assets?
Nick Clegg quits Meta after selling nearly $19m in shares
Nick Clegg quits Meta after selling nearly $19m in shares,Nick Clegg steps down from his top role at Meta after offloading nearly $19m worth of shares. Discover how the former deputy prime minister’s exit fuels speculation of a move into AI, his stance on regulation, and why he still holds Meta stock worth around $21m.
China launches world’s first humanoid robot game
A robot competes in the 1500M race. — © AFPSam DAVIESThe worlds first-ever humanoid robot games began Friday in Beijing, with over 500 androids alternating between jerky tumbles and glimpses of real power as they compete in events from the 100-metre hurdles to kung fu.Hundreds of robotics teams from
Imported seafood carries lethal colistin‑resistance genes
China and the United States — the world\’s two largest economies — are engaged in a mounting tit-for-tat trade row that has sparked global recession fears and rattled markets – Copyright AFP STRColistin (polymyxin E) is a last-resort antibiotic. It comes in two forms: colistimethate sodium can be i
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Generative artificial intelligence assistants like ChatGPT are cutting into traditional online search traffic, depriving news sites of visitors and impacting the advertising revenue they desperately need – Copyright AFP Justin TALLISAmid the Colossi of Competence and the non-existent search for trut
Ravi Kiran Gadiraju pioneers AI‑driven telemetry for predictive maintenance at Dell Technologies
Photo courtesy of Ravi GadirajuOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. In today’s landscape of intelligent infrastructure, Ravi Kiran Gadiraju plays a central role in shaping how enterprises apply AI for proactive system management and cost efficiency.As a Senior Advisor in
Buffalo TeraStation Pro Review: Unleashing Power, Reliability, and Value in Your Server Solution
Under Review: Buffalo TeraStation Pro server,Businesses looking to run multiple PCs off a quick and effective system should check out the Buffalo TeraStation Pro
Mount Sinai\’s AI‑powered surgical training model redefines education
Enhanced learning and play with AI. Image byTim SandleMount Sinai researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of teaching surgical trainees a difficult procedure using artificial intelligence algorithms and an extended-reality headset without the presence of an instructor.In terms of outcomes, e
Tesla Faces Trademark Hurdles for Robotaxi and Cybercab Ahead of June Launch
Tesla hits trademark roadblocks for ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ ahead of planned June launch,Tesla’s plans for its summer ride-hailing launch face hurdles as the USPTO rejects its ‘Robotaxi’ trademark for being too generic, while ‘Cybercab’ applications are also delayed.
Elon Musk branded ‘promoter of evil’ by top EU official in clash over online moderation
Elon Musk branded ‘promoter of evil’ by top EU official in clash over online moderation,In a sharp escalation of tensions between Brussels and Elon Musk, one of the European Union’s top officials, Věra Jourová, has branded the billionaire tech entrepreneur a "promoter of evil" over his handling of X, formerly known as Twitter.
US battles to repeal science rule that underpins climate regs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin speaks, as he tours Nucor Steel Berkeley with US Vice President JD Vance, in Huger, South Carolina, on May 1, 2025 – Copyright POOL/AFP/File Kevin LamarqueIssam AHMEDPresident Donald Trumps administration on Tuesday moved to reverse a fo
AI Trust Crumbles: Grok’s Nazi Rant Exposes AI’s Corruptibility
Image: — © AFP Lionel BONAVENTUREIt’s hard to believe that the all-knowing AI of a month ago is now a sort of sewer outlet. It’s difficult to envisage a more thorough or effective way of killing Grok as a credible commercial product. There may also be grounds for class actions around the world, give
Clean Energy Is Here. Bringing It to EVs Is Not Yet.
An Audi electric SUV — Switzerland has scrapped an exemption on a car import duty for electric cars – Copyright AFP KARIM JAAFARGrid congestion is the key obstacle to electric vehicle (EV) emissions reduction, a new study finds. This highlights a dilemma: Renewable energy is growing, but it is ofte
AI-Driven Speech Variation Simulation Vigneshwaran Jagadeesan Pugazhenthi Cutting-Edge Voice Recognition Framework
Photo courtesy of Vigneshwaran Jagadeesan Pugazhenthi. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.When it comes to building speech systems that actually work in the real world, most enterprises still miss the mark. The technology may recognize clear, flat audio recorded in a la
Digital Journal joins API as official media partner for Life Sciences Week\” />
Andrew MacIsaac is the Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API). – Photo courtesy of APIDigital Journal is partnering with Life Sciences Week 2025 as the official media partner for the event running September 22-26 in Edmonton and Calgary. The collaboration will frame Alberta’s life sciences developm
Unlock AI transformation: Expert insights with Anil Sharma
Photo courtesy of Klly Sikkema on Unsplash. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.The history of artificial intelligence dates back to the mid-20th century, when mathematicians and computer scientists began exploring the possibility of machines mimicking human intelligence
Google fined Argentine after naked yard photo scandal
This file photo shows a Google Street View vehicle on a road in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2017 – Copyright AFP Justin TALLISAn Argentine captured naked in his yard by a Google Street View camera has been awarded compensation by a court after his bare behind was splashed over the internet for al
Everything Everywhere signs five-year mobile payments deal with MasterCard
Everything Everywhere signs five-year mobile payments deal with MasterCard,Everything Everywhere is developing a contactless payment offer with MasterCard after signing a five-year deal with the company.
AI tools powering startup breakthroughs this year
Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Baker on Unsplash. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant promise—it’s the engine driving growth for startups in every sector. From automating complex workflows to uncovering deep insights and enhancin
UK tech service gap closed by AI‑powered agencies
Photo courtesy of Google DeepMind on Pexels. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.The digital gap in the UK’s service sectorIn recent years, UK businesses across sectors—retail, finance, healthcare, and professional services—have faced mounting pressure to digitise rapidl
Trading Digitally: Understanding The Regulatory Requirements For Selling Age Restricted Products Online
Trading Digitally: Understanding The Regulatory Requirements For Selling Age Restricted Products Online,E-commerce continues to grow in popularity with over 20% of purchases expected to occur online in 2024. This growth can be attributed to various factors, including online retailers now selling a variety of products and customers increasingly looking for discounts, greater choice and convenience.