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Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 1, 2018
The 5G phenomenon
5G was reportedly the main topic of discussion at the annual Mobile World Congress that took place in Barcelona this week. Huawei, a Chinese telecom company..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 1, 2018
US spies get help from UK
Spy maters and cyber security experts in the US are looking to their counterparts in the UK to gain guidance on how best to counter the multitude of cyber threats..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 27, 2018
EU vs digital cloud
On Monday, it was reported that the European Union is processing legislation that will allow it to demand access to customer data across boundaries. This has raised several..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 27, 2018
Germany “watchful”
Automaker Geely’s shares increased up to 8.8 percent after the purchase of a $9 billion stake in Mercedes maker Daimler. This rekindled fear in Germany on Monday of its..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 22, 2018
Killing Twitter ‘bots’
In a bid to crack down on fake accounts or “bots”, social media giant Twitter has announced changes to its API. This includes barring services that allow users with a large number..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 21, 2018
Experts warn against AI
A group of experts have come out and warned against the threats inherent in Artificial Intelligence. They have stated that rapid advances in the field if left unchecked could..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 12, 2018
Government websites cryptojacked
Reports have emerged that multiple government websites belonging to nations like UK, US and Australia have been compromised by malware on February 2018..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 12, 2018
Uber, Alphabet settle
Tech giants Alphabet and Uber, have come to a settlement in their trade secrets lawsuit. The landmark trial had begun a week ago. Uber has agreed to pay Alphabet $245..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 9, 2018
India fines Google
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has fined Google $21 million for alleged unfair business practices. The antitrust regulator has accused the tech giant of..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 8, 2018
Future of Space X
American aerospace manufacturer SpaceX, known for its success in private ventures into space travel, has already conducted two launches in 2018, to varying degrees..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 7, 2018
Automation & How it’s Altering the Way we Work
In April 2017, the Synergia Forum hosted Patrick Nicolet, Group Executive Board Member of Capgemini to an audience of senior bureaucrats, diplomats, academicians..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 7, 2018
SpaceX makes history
Conceptualised 7 years ago, Falcon Heavy is a reusable super heavy-lift launch vehicle designed and manufactured by SpaceX. Falcon Heavy is the cheapest satellite..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 6, 2018
The saga of Bitcoins
In the span of just over 30 days, the value of Bitcoins has dropped by 65%. The most popular cryptocurrency, which at one point traded above $20,000 has now fallen..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 6, 2018
Google Vs Uber
The trial between Waymo (Google) and Uber, two of world’s largest tech companies has begun in February 2018. Google has accused Uber of stealing trade secrets and..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 1, 2018
Samsung bets on cryptocurrency
Samsung Electronics has announced that the company is making chips that will be specifically used to harvest cryptocurrency coins. The disclosure was made during the company’s..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 31, 2018
Robo-journalism
The robots haven’t just landed in the workplace—they’re expanding skills, moving up the corporate ladder, showing good productivity and retention rates, and increasingly..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 29, 2018
World’s most powerful satellite
On February 6th, 2018, SpaceX will be launching Falcon Heavy, which has been deemed the most powerful satellite in the world. Musk has stated that this satellite will be big..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 29, 2018
Trump team’s idea to counter China – 5G
National security officials in the Trump administration are looking at options where the U.S. government could take over a part of the country's mobile network as a way..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 29, 2018
Military patterns of fitness trackers
Heatmaps published by fitness trackers such as Strava has reportedly pin pointed the location and movement patterns of soldiers embedded in military bases in remote parts..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 24, 2018
Quantum Computing - Next-Generation
Quantum computing, which is a new paradigm in computing, utilizes the benefits of quantum mechanics to improve computing experience. Rather than relying on binary digits..