In an era where the internet is crowded with shallow headlines, fleeting trends and clickbait designed to harvest eyeballs rather than inform, the value of credible, serious journalism has never been higher. For South Africa’s business leaders and IT decision makers, TechCentral has established itself as the publication of record for technology news and analysis…
Gebze, Türkiye — Artificial intelligence and the use of frontier technologies are already transforming trade and boosting prosperity, particularly for developed and some developing countries. This ranges from the digital exchange of documents, the digitalisation of trade processes and leveraging online platforms to fast-track cross-border trade. The rapid adoption of new technologies will further consolidate…
Digital learning is transforming how students in Africa access knowledge, offering a new way to overcome long-standing barriers in education. From city classrooms equipped with smart boards to remote schools making use of mobile learning apps, technology is helping teachers reach more learners. At the heart of this transformation is video. A tool that combines visual,…
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says change upholds privacy of US users. Apple will no longer be forced to provide the United Kingdom’s government with access to American citizens’ encrypted data, Washington’s spy chief has said, signalling the end of a months-long transatlantic privacy row. Tulsi Gabbard, the United States’ director of national intelligence,…
The first World Humanoid Robot Games have concluded in Beijing with more than 500 androids alternating between jerky tumbles and glimpses of real power as they took part in events ranging from the 100m (109-yard) hurdles to kung fu. Two hundred eighty robotics teams from 16 countries competed at the Chinese capital’s National Speed Skating…
More than 200 companies showcase their latest innovations at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China.
Main image: An L0 series five-car maglev train on a test run in Japan in in 2013. It has yet to begin passenger service. (Photo: Saruno Hirobano, under CC BY-SA 3.0 licence.) If you’re over a certain age, you may remember that the popular technology magazine covers of your youth promised tantalising glimpses of a…
Source: ©Konstantin Yolshin via 123RF Some blame Airbnb. Others blame the cruise ship operators, the retired “boomers” or the growing middle classes across the world, with their disposable incomes and insatiable appetite for selfies. But one element which often gets overlooked is the role of technology. Historically, new transport technology has been a huge driver…
We examine how artificial intelligence is transforming physical medicine and mental health. Artificial intelligence is being used to diagnose rare diseases and provide vital support for people dealing with anxiety and depression, taking on roles traditionally held by healthcare professionals. But this growing reliance raises important questions: can we fully trust AI in critical health decisions? Who is…
Thami Dineka, Managing Director of KTS Cyber Security. (Image: Supplied) In today’s fast-paced digital world, business development in technology is no longer a linear function – it is a strategic, data-driven, network-leveraging discipline that determines whether a company leads, follows or fades. As we stand at the intersection of innovation and socio-economic transformation, especially within the…
