Category Archives: Technology

29Aug/23

International ransomware gangs are evolving their techniques. The next generation of hackers will target weaknesses in cryptocurrencies

Alpesh Bhudia, Royal Holloway University of London; Anna Cartwright, Oxford Brookes University; Darren Hurley-Smith, Royal Holloway University of London, and Edward Cartwright, De Montfort University

In May 2023, the Dallas City Government was hugely disrupted by a ransomware attack. Ransomware attacks are so-called because the hackers behind them encrypt vital data and demand a ransom in order to get the information decrypted.

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28Aug/23

IDTechEx Explores the Evolving Landscape of Graphite Anodes in Li-Ion Batteries

There continues to be lots of excitement regarding new Li-ion anode technologies. The next generation of silicon anode materials are inching closer to commercialization with the promise of improved energy density and rate capability. Lithium-metal and anode-free solutions continue to be explored, while options such as niobium oxides have also garnered some interest for fast-charging batteries. Nevertheless, the good overall performance and low cost of graphite means that it is predicted to maintain its dominance in the Li-ion industry. Continue reading

23Aug/23

The Big Dipper

Aug. 23, 2023 /technology/ — The Big Dipper is a wooden roller coaster located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Blackpool, England. It was built in 1921 and is one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the world. The ride is known for its bone-shaking experience, which is due to its unique structural engineering. Continue reading

12Aug/23

New SecurityGen study highlights hidden threat to 5G mobile networks from GTP-based cyber-attacks

Mobile operators need to reassess security vulnerabilities in the key GTP (GPRS Tunnelling Protocol) protocol and bolster GTP security within their networks as they continue to invest in and roll out 5G, according to a new study by SecurityGen, the global provider of security solutions and services for the telecom industry. Continue reading

05Aug/23

Leading Semiconductor Industry Players Join Forces to Accelerate RISC-V

Semiconductor industry players Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG, Nordic Semiconductor, NXP® Semiconductors, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., have come together to jointly invest in a company aimed at advancing the adoption of RISC-V globally by enabling next-generation hardware development. Continue reading

05Aug/23

Oukitel Introduces the World’s First 32000mAh 5G Rugged Tablet: RT7 Titan

Oukitel, a leading manufacturer in the rugged technology industry, is proud to announce a new rugged tablet Oukitel RT7 Titan, which will hit the market in August, 2023. Designed with the world’s biggest 32000mAh battery, cutting-edge 5G connectivity and ultra durability, this groundbreaking RT7 Titan is the ultimate choice for users who seek a long-lasting, ultra rugged device. Continue reading

05Aug/23

Voyager Space and Airbus Announce Joint Venture to Build and Operate Starlab


Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, and Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus), the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, today announced an agreement paving the way for a transatlantic joint venture to develop, build, and operate Starlab, a commercial space station planned to succeed the International Space Station. The US-led joint venture will bring together world-class leaders in the space domain, while further uniting American and European interests in space exploration. Continue reading

01Aug/23

Mpelembe secondary school runs on Google Cloud

July 31, 2023 /Human interest/ — Mpelembe Secondary School in Kitwe was the first high school in Zambia to adopt Google for Education. This means that the school uses a variety of Google products and services to support teaching and learning. These products and services include: Continue reading