Category: Technology

The global wearable technology market is expected to reach $184,403.60 million by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%, according to a report by EIN Presswire. The report, titled “Wearable Technology Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2022-2031”, provides an in-depth analysis of the current and future trends, drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the wearable technology industry. What is wearable technology?…

A Brief History of GPS GPS, or Global Positioning System, is a U.S.-owned free utility that offers positioning, navigation, and timing services to users all over the world. It relies on a system of 32 satellites that send signals for positioning and timing. GPS was invented for the military, but it was extended to civilian use by President Reagan in 1983 after Russians brought down a Korean Air Boeing 747.…

The tech industry is often seen as a male-dominated field, but there are many women who have risen to the top and are making their mark in the C-Suite. These women are not only leading some of the world’s biggest tech companies, but also creating innovative solutions, advocating for diversity, and inspiring the next generation of female leaders. Women in Tech: A Growing but Unequal Force According to a report…

The tech sector faced another day of selling pressure on Tuesday, as investors weighed the impact of higher interest rates and slowing economic growth on the industry. The Nasdaq Composite, which is heavily weighted with technology stocks, dropped 1.57% to close at 13,063.61, its lowest level since May. The S&P 500 tech sector also fell 1.47%, underperforming the broader market. What’s driving the tech sell-off? One of the main factors…

The digital landscape is becoming more competitive and complex every day. Businesses need to stand out from the crowd and deliver engaging and accessible experiences to their online audiences. Siteimprove, a leading digital optimization platform, can help you achieve this goal and win the 2023 digital battle. What is Siteimprove? Siteimprove is a cloud-based platform that helps you optimize your website and digital marketing campaigns. Siteimprove provides you with tools…

What is a brain-computer interface? A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a device that allows a direct communication between the brain and an external system, such as a computer, a robot, or a virtual reality environment. A BCI can measure the brain activity of the user and translate it into commands or feedback for the system, or vice versa. A BCI can be used for various purposes, such as enhancing cognitive…

SC Ventures, the innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm of Standard Chartered, has launched a new digital banking technology solution provider called audax. The solution is designed to help banks and financial institutions accelerate their digital transformation, deliver new business models, serve new customer segments and derive new revenue streams. What is audax and how does it work? audax is an end-to-end digital banking platform with modularised capabilities that are…

The technology sector has been one of the most profitable sectors in 2023, driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, easing inflation and a surge in “magnificent seven.” These are the seven tech giants that dominate the market: Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Tesla and Netflix. However, the sector faced some headwinds in recent months due to the expectation of higher interest rates for longer than expected, which could dampen…

A New Role for Weeden Charity Weeden, a former vice president of Astroscale U.S., has joined NASA as the associate administrator for the agency’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS). She was sworn in by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Monday, September 25, 2023. Weeden succeeds Bhavya Lal, who left the agency in July, and Ellen Gertsen, who had been serving as the office’s acting leader since then. Weeden…

Rachel Slattery is a serial entrepreneur and a pioneer in the Australian tech and innovation ecosystem. She is the founder of Slatterys, a communications and event company that organises Tech23 and AgileAus, two of the most influential showcase and conference events in the country. She is also the director of Silver Futures, a new initiative that aims to reframe the conversation about ageing and longevity, and explore the role of…