Unpacking: ransomware attack on London hospitals
In June 2024, a ransomware attack on Synnovis, a critical pathology and diagnostics provider in London, crippled key services in several NHS hospitals. The attack caused widespread operational disruptions and…
Who still uses pagers anyway?
By Michael Collett-White and Josephine Mason (Reuters) -As mobile phones became the world’s main communications tool, pagers, also known as beepers because of the sound they make to notify users…
The future off smart glasses
‘We have the opportunity to turn a pair of glasses into the leading technology platform of the future and make it both desirable and fashionable.’ This is how Mark Zuckerberg…
Fei-Fei Li: the influential scientist known as the ‘Godmother of AI’
Fei-Fei Li, often hailed as the “Godmother of AI,” has become one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence. She is known for her pioneering work in computer vision,…
US proposes requiring reporting for advanced AI, cloud providers
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Commerce Department said Monday it is proposing to require detailed reporting requirements for advanced artificial intelligence developers and cloud computing providers to…
Meet the talent: Rena Ibrahimova, Data & AI Specialist
Place of residence: Berlin, Germany Position: Data & AI Specialist Please describe a day in your life I like to start my day with some sunlight. I live near a…
Asian firms’ earnings outlook improves as chip sector shines
By Gaurav Dogra and Patturaja Murugaboopathy (Reuters) – A key Asia stock index has gained its biggest lift in earnings projections in more than three years, as the region’s semiconductor…
Microsoft to host cybersecurity summit after CrowdStrike-induced IT outage
By Aditya Soni and Jaspreet Singh (Reuters) – Microsoft said on Friday it would hold a summit in September to discuss steps to improve cybersecurity systems, after a faulty update…
Meet the talent: Laksh Sharma, Co-Founder
Place of residence: Dublin, Ireland Position: Co-Founder Gripik E-Commerce LLP Please describe a day in your life I usually sleep early, around 9-10 p.m. Then I wake up between 6-7…
Apple Vision Pro transforms bariatric surgery
In a remarkable milestone for medical technology, the Apple Vision Pro, an advanced augmented reality (AR) device, was recently utilized for the first time in a live bariatric surgery. The…