How AI, big data, and other technologies are helping athletes (and viewers) make the most of the Olympics After a hefty delay and a stormy start, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have finally kicked off. A record-breaking 11,091 athletes are competing in the games, hoping to fulfill their dreams and make … 28. Jul 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 0 comments
Encryption has never been more important for — but it’s too often misunderstood We’ve never communicated online more than we do now. The world is becoming more and more interconnected, and it’s not just globalization and the ever-growing expansion of the internet — the pandemic has also played … 21. Jul 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 4 comments
Have AI and popularity brought eSports to the cusp of acceptance? The Tokyo Olympics says “not yet” When the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a pre-Olympics eSports (Electronic sports) tournament series, fans of the scene were thrilled. Here it was, after surging popularity and a flurry of media attention, a chance for … 07. Jul 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 2 comments
As EURO 2021 kicks off, Big Data and AI are making an impact in global football They say fans are the 12th man in a football team but a new player — an artificial one — is entering the arena. Read more 16. Jun 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 5 comments
Bits and Neurons: Is biological computation on its way? Both in hardware and in software, merging biology with computers is becoming more and more attractive. Read more 02. Jun 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 24 comments
NFTs: a game-changer for artists, or merely the latest exuberant tech craze? Mike Winkelmann, a digital artist known as Beeple was used to selling his work for peanuts. Here or there, he’d make $50 or even $100, but that was mostly it. But that all changed in … 19. May 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 4 comments
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 | 2 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 | 4 comments
