EU countries told to step up defence against state hackers
By Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) – European Union (EU) countries must step up their defences against cyber attacks on their financial infrastructure as the war in Ukraine raises the risk…
Call of the wild? Hungarian research explores why your dog is prone to howling
By Krisztina Fenyo BUDAPEST (Reuters) – When Hungarian animal behaviourist Fanni Lehoczki noticed the frequent howls of her Siberian husky “Bizsu” didn’t always provoke other dogs into a wolf-like response,…
Your privacy for a clean home
The Roomba scandal, as you’ve never read it before A woman on the toilet in a lavender t-shirt with her knickers down, a baby on its stomach in the middle…
Korean Big Tech and Digital Human Rights
Powerful digital platforms can make technical advancements that can impact people’s rights on the internet. Concepts of privacy protection or freedom of speech are no longer foreign in the context…
South Africa moves to regulate crypto assets
By Rachel Savage JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa to regulate crypto: South Africa’s financial watchdog has classified cryptocurrency assets as financial products, a notice in the government gazette said on…
July 2022 – Note from the Editor in Chief – Dublin Tech Summit
In June it was my first time at Dublin Tech Summit (DTS), and I really enjoyed it. I had the chance to meet lots of new people and old friends.…
5 of the most ‘pawfect’ pet tech essentials
Whether you’re back in the office, planning a short vacation, or both, smart pet tech has evolved rapidly to help us manage our pets, both home and away. From GPS…
The risk and reward of biometric technologies
Biometric technologies use an individual’s biological traits to identify them. Digital fingerprint scanners on mobile phones and in airports, or intelligent facial recognition camera systems are examples. When combined with…
Moflin: AI Pet That Wants to Become Your Lovely Friend
Keeping a fuzzy companion in the house is a comforting, therapeutic experience. Pets, regardless of their kind or species, can be a good friend to people and bring some positive…