There are several “core” technologies available today that are helping to create an efficient, productive and sustainable future for humankind. Solar power and big data are just two of these technologies. Together, they’re changing how energy is bought, sold, delivered…
Think of this electronic travel buddy as your virtual concierge, troubleshooter and travel guide. If you don’t have your own ultra-intelligent electronic agent, you will be able to rent one as part of your travel package via the travel agent…
This year, we expect to see increased experimentation with hybrid blockchain models, both in the financial sector and the public sector . These are a great way to increase comfort with the technology. We are not close to realizing the…
While workplace environments have become physically safer and more free of accidents over the years, leading experts argue that the health impacts of social work conditions — the human environment — have remained unaddressed. Read more in inc How Toxic…
Flagship stores are designed to attract a large volume of consumers by offering unique experiences, so it makes sense to prioritise the latest technology, However, the majority of retailers, particularly smaller stores, won’t see the benefit of this alone, which…
Crucially, design thinking encourages brands to recognize and remove unconscious bias when creating customer experiences. With a firsthand view of how people from all backgrounds use their products and services, companies can gain a complete picture of their audiences and…
The climate breakdown continues , but climate researchers have not given up hope. We asked a few Conversation authors to highlight some more positive stories from 2019. Read more in The Conversation Climate change: six positive news stories from 2019…
A Frenchman is credited with being the first to discover the photovoltaic effect that produces electricity from sunlight. The first solar panel was built in the US. But when Abu Dhabi decided to build the world’s largest individual solar power…
LinkedIn’s third annual US emerging jobs report has identified the 15 fastest-growing jobs, as well as the skills and cities most associated with them. This year the company found that the number of artificial intelligence and data science roles continue…
The sky is the limit with wireless digital communications. It is likely to become an accepted part of daily life soon with the current bandwidth of 3G and 4G seeming very old-fashioned in the blink of an eye. As such,…
