Across the world, more than 3,000 gigawatts of renewable energy are waiting in line to connect to power grids – the equivalent to five times the solar and wind capacity added to the global network in 2022. With this clean…
A tablet that can report being swallowed: the tiny tech inside MIT’s ‘smart pill’
Imagine this: you reach for your daily medication, but then get distracted by a call, a message, or a cat demanding attention—and suddenly you can’t remember whether you actually swallowed it. For millions of people on long-term treatments, this small…
Why the smart home of the future will include robots doing the housework
Whether it’s Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons or Herbie in The Fantastic Four, popular culture has long imagined a future where household chores are handled by tireless mechanical helpers. For decades, those visions felt firmly rooted in fiction. At…
Cloud Strategy for 2026: the year of repatriation, resilience, and regional rebalancing
This year is set to be a pivotal year for Cloud strategy, with repatriation gaining momentum due to shifting legislative, geopolitical, and technological pressures. This trend has accelerated, with a growing focus on data sovereignty, writes Rob Coupland, Chief Executive…
Cybersecurity outlook for 2026: Navigating AI and the critical Role of connectivity
The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a rapid evolution, driven by digital transformation and artificial intelligence. These two factors are reshaping the ways in which organisations operate and ultimately defend themselves against threats. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented…
What is Vodafone’s Internet of Things Business and why has it set up an American division?
Vodafone’s Internet of Things (IoT) business, spun out from the main Vodafone Group in 2024, is focused on connecting and managing global networks of devices across industries. From autonomous vehicles to medical implants, the platform allows companies to monitor, control,…
From niche to mainstream: how smart rings are outshining smartwatches in 2026
Worn by Kim Kardashian, Prince Harry, Lewis Hamilton, and the England men’s football team in Euro 2024, it seems smart rings are finally having a moment in 2026. After more than a decade as a niche curiosity, manufacturers say smart…
From trolley to template: The rise of facial recognition technology in British supermarkets
For shoppers frequenting the Sainsbury’s supermarket in Sydenham, south London, over the festive period, there was the usual seasonal battle to pile trolleys high with Christmas treats and manoeuvre them through crowds of families doing the same thing. What few…
Scientists develop implant that lets the brain ‘feel’ artificial signals
State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help amputees to regain the use of their arms and legs – but what if they could be imbued with “feeling”? Scientists at Northwestern University say they have taken a step towards that goal with a…
Nordic Semiconductor simplifies Edge AI for billions of IoT devices
Nordic Semiconductor is bringing AI intelligence and functionality to the smallest battery-powered IoT devices. With an industry-leading, ultra-low-power Edge AI solution, Nordic accelerates the arrival of a new generation of devices with integrated edge AI intelligence – combining energy efficiency…
