Facebook to shut down its facial recognition software
Facebook services that rely on face recognition systems will be removed over the coming weeks Facebook few weeks ago announced its plans to shut down the facial recognition program and…
Smartphones and PCs, an open source world is possible
Gaël Duval is not just a dreamer but a man who does not give in to the dominance of big tech Never before has privacy become a central issue in…
Welcome is the hi-tech door that marks the entrance to a new world
If we look at the power that technology has wielded in changing objects and processes that have remained unchanged for decades, we can find few elements untouched by the hi-tech…
Cyber industry and supply chain risk — Adam Gordon
Adam Gordon is an IT educator and cybersecurity consultant with almost four decades of experience. In his work for ITProTV, the IT industry streaming education platform, he features as an…
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…
IronWeave: blockchain security at enterprise scale
Beyond facilitating Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Blockchain is a potential remedy to global challenges such as data insecurity. But fundamental limitations stand in the way of its adoption by large…
Remi is the smart mirror that combines utility and fun
It is not the mirror from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs but a smart model that transforms hotel rooms, enriching customers’ stay and improving the hoteliers’ offer. Imagine lying…
No more worrying about sizes buying clothes online with Shavatar, Belgian based fashion tech startup
Today we can buy almost anything online. Some things are more difficult to buy correctly, though. One example: clothes! How can you know if a dress will fit you nicely?…
How vulnerable are our devices in airports, coffee shops, restaurants and public places?
Developments in the mobile and laptop industry are advancing rapidly as evidenced by the huge increase in the number and variety of smartphone applications in markets such as the Apple…
5G between risks and opportunities: Europe is ready
According to a report by PwC, the increase in productivity based on 5G will give the global gross domestic product an increase of $1.3 trillion by 2030. An increase resulting…