Economy

Bitcoin worth three times more than gold

Bitcoins are now worth almost three times as much as an ounce of gold after a month of turmoil ending in a 50% rise in value

07/08/2017

USA

US company offers employees microchip implants

A vending machine company in Wisconsin has offered its employees the chance to have a microchip implanted in their hand.

02/08/2017

Global Japan

The Shinkansen: a dream train!

Launched in 1964 for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Shinkansen linked Tokyo to Osaka running at a speed of 210 kilometres per hour.

27/07/2017

USA

Google robot produces a million mosquitoes a week to release into wild

18/07/2017

World News

Lifelike sex robots could present ethical issues, experts warn

A new generation of sex robots could provide a valuable service for many, including the elderly and disabled, but experts say they could also create complex ethical problems.

05/07/2017

Europe News

Europe and the digital economy

Europe’s future lies in a digital economy But the continent faces a skill shortage.

04/07/2017

World News

Google's record-breaking EU fine explained

The world’s most popular search engine, Google, faces a record-breaking €2.42 billion fine from the European Commission after a seven-year investigation found it violated EU anti-trust laws.

27/06/2017

USA

Uber director resigns after sexist remark

14/06/2017

Russia

Watch: Global Energy Prize awarded in Russia

01/06/2017

Business Series

Apple and Nokia avoid court battle over patents

Nokia has settled its legal battle with Apple. They have made a new patent licence agreement and have also signed a fresh business deal.

23/05/2017

United Arab Emirates

In a land of no democracy the font is self-expression

Dubai has a microsoft designed font for self expression

01/05/2017

Sport

Video referees to be used at Russia 2018

The 2018 World Cup in Russia will feature video referees, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced

26/04/2017

USA

'Plastic bag' artificial womb could save premature babies

Scientists have developed a pouch that mimics the environment of the womb and the functions of the placenta.

26/04/2017

USA

Uber aims for flying taxi service by 2023

Uber stated ambitions to test a flying taxi service by 2020 to go into operation by 2023 at their inaugural Elevate Summit in Dallas, Texas.

26/04/2017

United Kingdom

Wikipedia founder launches site to counter fake news

Wikitribune will bring together professional journalists and a community of volunteers and supporters to produce news articles

25/04/2017

USA

Euroviews. How to stop a technological take-over

Technological progress brings far-reaching benefits, but it also poses increasingly serious threats to humankind. With governments and citizens already struggling with the consequences of recent innovations – from job displacement to security risks – technology policy is likely to take center stage

24/04/2017

World News

Silicon revolt as big US tech firms say no to Trump's visa crackdown

A gaggle of America's biggest hi-tech companies have called for a silicon veto of President Trump's tightening of controls on HB1 visas, saying they threaten jobs and competitivity.

20/04/2017

United Kingdom

Smart bandages will use 5G data to monitor wounds

Swansea University is trialling a new bandage that can pick up blood clotting or spot infections and send the information back to the patient’s doctor…

17/04/2017

Business Series

Toshiba warns it may not survive amid massive Westinghouse losses

Japanese conglomerate Toshiba is in crisis, saying its very survival is in doubt.

11/04/2017

Sweden

Uniti Sweden: the diversity behind the electric car of the future

Launched in January 2016 as an independent startup, Sweden-based Uniti first made it to the headlines with the crowdfunding campaign in which, in just two days, they achieved their goal of raising 500

08/04/2017