Smart City: an empty label for old problems?
The concept of the "smart city" has become ubiquitous in contemporary urban discourse. But what does it really mean? The expression is more of a political label than an accurate description of urban reality. It's a way to paint those
Economic barriers and disabilities limit access to sports in EU
Sports in EU: Access to sporting events within the European Union reveals stark inequalities. Participation of people with disabilities is limited, with Denmark (21.7%) as the sole outlier exceeding 20%. Countries like Italy (2.5%), Spain (9.2%), and France (8.1%) show
About Trump, Europe and AI
Trump's triumph in the 2024 election marks his return to the presidency of the United States in an era dominated by the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence. Prominent figures such as Elon Musk predict that AI could equal or even
VR utopia: 2024 was not the breakthrough year
The virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR) world seems to be at a crossroads. Despite the initial enthusiasm and promises of revolutionary immersive experiences, the adoption of VR, AR, and MR headsets is struggling to take off, especially in the
Christmas has become the biggest annual environmental disaster
Christmas environmental disaster: This is the time of year when, in theory, it is possible to observe the fascinating phenomenon of foliage, which is the autumn change in the colour of tree leaves that gradually changes from green to yellow
Globalisation and exploitation: we need to think backwards
Globalisation has brought undoubted global benefits with its promise of interconnectedness and development. However, its current model, based on the relentless pursuit of profit and the relocation of businesses to countries with low labour costs, has generated serious consequences in
Between a present lie and a dystopian future of Elon Musk’s Optimus robots
At Tesla's recent Cybercab event, Optimus robots caught the attention of attendees by mingling with the crowd, serving drinks, playing with guests, and even dancing inside a gazebo. And, seemingly most surprisingly, they could even talk. But it was mostly
Too many devices at our disposal have made us stressed
Living in a hyper-connected world surrounded by a multitude of technological devices can paradoxically become a source of stress instead of comfort. This "technological overload" constantly bombards us with notifications, messages, and updates, making it difficult for us to concentrate
By 2025 we will have 200 zettabytes of stored data. And that is a problem
Today, the amount of data generated and stored globally is enormous and growing steadily. According to a recent report by Forbes, 120 zettabytes of data were archived last year, considering that 1 zettabyte is equivalent to 1 billion terabytes. This