How robotic aids are making life better for the physically impaired Over the past few decades, technology has changed and improved our lives in more ways than we probably realize. But technology is a tool — it doesn’t automatically make things better. In fact, in many … 07. May 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 0 comments
Hacking E-waste is the “greatest little secret” of cyber-security, and it’s worth paying attention How do you dispose of your used electronics? Read more 28. Apr 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 0 comments
How a smart vacuum cleaner was hacked to listen to conversations — even without a microphone Cleaning up on some vulnerabilities. Read more 14. Apr 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 2 comments
People are hacking diabetes pumps — and that’s both bad and good When two computer scientists discovered a vulnerability in a popular insulin pump, they were understandably concerned. It was a serious problem: an attacker could withhold insulin from the user, or even worse, deliver a large, … 31. Mar 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 1 comment
Welcome to the Internet of (hackable) Things, where everything can be hacked Welcome to the future, everything’s hackable now. Read more 10. Mar 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 4 comments
How the Internet of Things could help us feed the world sustainably According to UN projections, the world could have 10 billion people by 2050, and feeding everyone will not be an easy task. At the same time, environmental problems like water scarcity or soil erosion put … 24. Feb 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 13 comments
HLFF Spotlight: Alumni in Action Dr. Oluwasefunmi T. Arogundade is an Associate Professor of Software Engineering and ICT for Development at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. She leads the research team for the AlumNode sponsored project titled “Design, … 17. Feb 2021 | By Wylder Green | 0 comments
A ruthless cyber-pandemic: Hospital ransomware has boomed in 2020 “Romanian hospitals haven’t updated their software in 17 years,” tech journalist Andrada Fiscutean, wrote in back June. “There are over 1,300 ‘code red’ vulnerabilities,” she adds. At first glance, you’d be tempted to chalk it … 03. Feb 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 1 comment
Seven technology trends that defined 2020 This year was a challenging one on multiple fronts. From the pandemic itself to all the social and economic woes that it brought upon us, 2020 has been a tough nut to crack. Luckily though, … 29. Dec 2020 | By Andrei Mihai | 2 comments
The virtual doctor will see you now: how algorithms are getting better at diagnosing diseases Shwetak Patel saw a lot of 2020 coming. Not the pandemic itself, but the growing importance of technology in medicine. From smart sensors to diagnosis algorithms, medicine is greatly benefiting from technological advancements, and the … 16. Dec 2020 | By Andrei Mihai | 4 comments
