Month: November 2018
Modern Web Design – How To Get A Contemporary Internet Presence
The Internet is developing continuously and at a rapid pace. Many websites whose designs were considered modern and sophisticated not so long ago already look like they have been developed decades ago. The technical intricacies that characterize modern web design are constantly evolving. However some unchangeable values will always remain. Even though modern websites are…
Can social media messaging platforms increase workplace collaboration and productivity?
Social media messaging can improve the nation’s productivity and enhance collaboration in the workplace. However, it can also lead to bullying if communication remains un-policed, according to latest research. A survey of 3,047 workers commissioned by online job search company totaljobs found that as many as four out of five employees believe that apps such as…
Two-thirds of Brits expect a robot in every home within 50 years, claims Anki report
Most UK adults believe there will be a robot in every home within the next 50 years, new research suggests. A report commissioned by artificial intelligence and robotics company Anki claims that 60% of the UK public believe robots will be deployed as helpers around the house in decades to come. Entitled The Good Robot,…
Amazon launches Speaker ID on Alexa for individual voice recognition
Amazon Echo owners in the UK can now receive personalised experiences with the arrival of Alexa Speaker ID. The feature means the smart assistant can recognise different voices when spoken to, serving up individual options for Alexa calling and messaging, news Flash Briefings, shopping and music. Users must set up the feature by asking Alexa…
Police’s facial recognition technology only accurate three quarters of the time
A police force’s use of facial recognition technology requires “considerable investment” to deliver consistent results, a study has concluded. Crashing computer systems and poor quality images are among the challenges South Wales Police officers have faced since rolling out the technology. The force first deployed automated facial recognition (AFR) at the 2017 Champions League final and…
New Zealand spy agency bans Huawei from 5G upgrade over security fears
New Zealand’s international spy agency has stopped mobile company Spark from using Huawei equipment in its planned 5G upgrade, saying it posed a “significant network security risk”. The action follows a ban in Australia, where the Chinese telecommunications giant was blocked in August from rolling out a 5G network due to security concerns. Huawei has…
Uber fined £385,000 over cyber attack
Uber has been fined £385,000 by a UK watchdog for failing to protect customers’ personal information during a cyber attack. A series of “avoidable data security flaws” allowed the personal details of around 2.7 million UK customers to be accessed and downloaded by attackers, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said. This included full names, email…
NASA employees celebrate InSight Mars probe landing with elaborate handshake!
NASA's latest probe, InSight, made a successful landing on the red planet on Monday afternoon, triggering delighted celebrations across the globe. When the announcement was made that InSight had landed and the mission was a success, NASA employees were obviously thrilled, with two mission controllers launching into an impressive handshake to celebrate. The uplifting moment…
5G to reach 1.5 billion by 2024, claims Ericsson Mobility Report
Image: www.5g.co.uk 5G is expected to reach more than 40 percent of global population coverage and 1.5 billion subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband by the end of 2024. This will make 5G the fastest generation of cellular technology to be rolled out on a global scale, according to the latest edition of the Ericsson…
Lime launches electric-assist, dockless bikes in Milton Keynes
Smart mobility firm Lime is introducing a fleet of electric-assist bicycles in Milton Keynes, marking the first time the on-demand electric bike and scooter company has entered the UK. The US-based start-up is placing its dockless, electric-assist bikes, called Lime-E around the town as an “emission-free” mode of transport which can be hired via an…
