Tag: blockchain
Smart Cities: What Life Is Like Living In One
The future is not so far off as people imagined it in the 1950s. Smart cities like Seoul are transforming what life in a city can be like. And not a moment too soon. Cities have been a draw for people looking to get out of the country and experience a higher standard of living,…
How many applications can cryptocurrencies have?
Today, there are many different reasons to use cryptocurrencies instead of the standard currencies we’re all familiar with. For starters, you can use them for a lot of the things you’d use normal currencies for – you can buy home goods, you can get a VPN, you can buy food, or get all kinds of…
Blockchain, Now & In The Future
Trust between two parties is important when it comes to the ownership of things, like houses, contracts and so on. In order for this partnership to be trusted, some of us hire professionals, like accountants, lawyers etc. When people want to have ownership of things or what to change the ownership, they go and speak…
Brexit: Could blockchain be the answer for Irish border issue?
The Irish border remains a contentious issue for the Government as it tries to find a suitable remedy to the Brexit backstop – but blockchain technology has long been touted as a possible solution. Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay reiterated on Wednesday that it was “exploring” the use of technology to avoid a hard border between…
Not so smart. Three quarters of us don’t understand tech terms such as IoT and blockchain
Overall Brits scored 30.8% when tested on 2018 technology terms. 25-34 year olds are the most tech savvy age group, scoring 35% on the test, the least savvy were the 45-54 year olds who scored just 24.7%. The Northern Irish are the most tech savvy in the UK scoring 39.3% on the buzzwords quiz. See how you score on the 2018 tech buzzword quiz A survey from translation…
Will micro states like San Marino become new home for blockchain businesses?
Might the future of technology be developed in micro states that can react quickly to new innovations and offer infrastructure and technological support that will attract entrepreneurs? It will be interesting to keep an eye on San Marino, pictured above, the tiny state surrounded by Italy, which this week unveiled ambitious plans to become one…
Everything you need to know about blockchain technology
Online transactions are fraught with risk. Entering your credit card details into a page may be second nature, but false frontages, Trojan viruses and advanced spyware can soon leave your bank account suspended or even emptied with a few quick moves from cybercriminals using ever more readily available hacking and spying technology. The good news…
