World Cotton Day: a global celebration of cotton’s role in our lives
On October 7th each year, the world pauses to recognise a remarkable resource—cotton. Though it might seem like just another everyday material, cotton plays a pivotal role in industries, economies,…
What is the real impact of technology on our society?
The technological growth taking place in the world today is proceeding very rapidly, and new advances are being made with each passing day. This is possible because of the vast…
South Korean gaming giant’s next goal is to make a Sims competitor
Life simulator games have been around for a while, but no title came close to The Sims series in terms of the number of sales and circulation. Offering virtual human…
G7 leaders reach consensus on global AI guidelines
G7 leaders have endorsed International Guiding Principles on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a voluntary Code of Conduct for AI developers. The move complements the EU’s ongoing efforts to establish legally…
Interview with Aliki Goritsa: Pepper Vally® revolutionizes the textile industry
Pepper Vally®, a Greek textile company established in 2011 by Aliki Goritsa and Spyros Fragos, both youthful textile engineers, has revolutionized the industry by seamlessly combining the roles of designer and…
Tech-Enhanced Halloween trick or treats
Halloween is upon us, and it’s time to turn your everyday living space into a spine-chilling spectacle. To truly enhance your Halloween experience, integrating technology can add a new level…
Synthetic Textiles Contribute to Persistent Oceanic Plastic Pollution
Synthetic Textiles: Plastic pollution is a pervasive issue, but its reach extends beyond usual suspects like bags and bottles. A recent study by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography…
Cap-able and AI: Protects Wearers from Facial Recognition Technology
Italian fashion start-up, Cap-able, has recently launched a collection of knitted clothing that uses artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to protect the wearer’s biometric data from facial recognition software. Using Clothing…
Smartphones are at their lowest, but many new top-of-the-range are on the way
Smartphone sales are at their lowest in ten years. According to Canalys’ estimates, there will be an 11% drop in 2022 compared to 2021, with 1.2 billion fewer units sold. Focusing on last year’s…
Sustainable clothing using blockchain technology
The “Seed 2 Sew” project allows the fashion industry to secure the information it needs to trace and guaranteeing cotton’s origin. Sustainable clothing: The “Seed 2 Sew” pilot program implemented by BASF…