A critical web vulnerability in a car manufacturer's system has exposed millions of vehicles to potential hacking and tracking. Security researchers found that by exploiting a simple bug in Kia’s web portal, hackers could remotely control key features like unlocking doors, starting engines, and tracking vehicles’ locations using just a license plate number.
In Germany's Moselle Valley, renowned for 2,000 years of winegrowing, the Smarter Weinberg project is transforming traditional practices through 5G technology.
In 2021, Chile was the first country in the world to amend its constitution to protect “mental integrity,” and this year, Colorado and California have extended their states’ privacy laws to protect neural data.
In a development that could be extremely beneficial to the mobile communications sector, engineers and researchers from the University of Glasgow claim to have developed an ultrathin 2D surface which utilizes the unique properties of metamaterials to manipulate and convert radio waves across the frequencies most commonly used by satellites.
Despite the failure of Google Glass in 2014, smart glasses are poised for a significant resurgence due to advancements in AI. Companies like Meta and Google are heavily investing in the next generation of smart glasses that seamlessly blend style with functionality.
According to the latest reports from major players in the sector, the general public’s interest in generative AI (GenAI) platforms is growing at a rapid pace.
Wildfires are escalating in frequency and severity, driven by factors such as climate change, drought, and land use changes. In the UK alone, over 44,000 wildfires were reported in 2022—a staggering 72% increase from the previous year. As these fires become more destructive, innovative solutions are critical for effective management and prevention. AI-powered drone swarms possess game-changing technology that is set to revolutionize wildfire response strategies.
Recent studies have sparked a heated debate over the impact of remote and hybrid work models on innovation within companies. Research led by various universities, including the University of Essex, University of Chicago, Oxford University, and others, has revealed contrasting effects based on work setups.
As of 2024, 70% of the world's total population now uses a mobile phone. This widespread use of wireless technology has led to investigations into the safety of mobile phones, particularly concerns about their potential link to brain cancer.
A recent spike in GPS spoofing, a digital attack that can mislead commercial airliners, has introduced a new threat: hacking time. According to OPSGROUP, incidents of GPS spoofing affecting airlines have surged by 400%.
