Connecting rural parts of the world to broadband Internet is a decade long challenge that NGO’s, the World Bank, and governments worldwide are spending billions of dollars on working to solve. Continue reading
25Apr/24
Tag Archives: Digital technology
11Nov/23
Internet of Things: tech firms have become our digital landlords – but people are starting to fight back
Guido Noto La Diega, University of Stirling
From smart toasters to fitness collars for dogs, we live in a world where everything around us is gradually being connected to the internet and fitted with sensors so that we can interact with them online.
14Jun/23
The Google Pixel 7 Pro
June 14, 2023 /Technology/ — The Google Pixel 7 Pro is a great phone for anyone, but it’s especially good for people who are new to Android. It’s easy to use, has a great camera, and gets regular software updates.
Here are some of the things that make the Google Pixel 7 Pro a great phone for noobs: Continue reading
07Jun/23
Spatial Computing with Google Earth, how to start?
June 7, 2023 /Technology/ — Spatial computing with Google Earth is a great way to explore the world in a new and immersive way. Here are some tips on how to get started: Continue reading
07Jun/23
How secure are ring doorbells?
June 7, 2023 /Technology/ — Ring devices have several cybersecurity vulnerabilities, such as a lack of encryption and absence of extra security protocols. Cybercriminals can use those issues to hack a Ring doorbell or camera. In fact, there were dozens of incidents when someone gained unauthorized access to Ring gadgets. Mozilla’s Privacy Not Included project found that Ring doorbells have a number of privacy and security concerns, including: Continue reading
04Jun/23
Belinda CZ s.r.o. Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Belinda CZ s.r.o., with 25 years of IT experience, today announced the availability of SQL Express on Windows Server 2022 in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Belinda CZ s.r.o customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management. Continue reading
04Jun/23
AWS announces the 25 startups selected for its first ‘fintech in Africa’ accelerator
25 African fintech startups have been selected for the inaugural Amazon Web Services (AWS) FinTech Africa Accelerator cohort. This cohort was selected from over 500 applications and is part of the EMEA Startup Loft Accelerator (SLA) program run by AWS. Continue reading
22May/23
The European Union (EU) has fined Facebook parent Meta €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion)
May 22, 2023 /Business/ — The European Union (EU) has fined Facebook parent Meta $1.3 billion for transferring user data to the United States without adequate safeguards in place. The fine is the largest ever imposed by the EU for data protection violations.
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires companies to obtain consent from individuals before transferring their data outside of the EU. Meta argued that it had obtained consent from users, but the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) found that this consent was not valid. Continue reading
22May/23
Supermicro Launches Industry’s First NVIDIA HGX H100 8 and 4-GPU H100 Servers with Liquid Cooling — Reduces Data Center Power Costs by Up to 40%
Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for Cloud, AI/ML, Storage, and 5G/Edge, continues to expand its data center offerings with liquid cooled NVIDIA HGX H100 rack scale solutions. Advanced liquid cooling technologies entirely from Supermicro reduce the lead time for a complete installation, increase performance, and result in lower operating expenses while significantly reducing the PUE of data centers. Savings for a data center are estimated to be 40% for power when using Supermicro liquid cooling solutions compared to an air-cooled data center. In addition, up to 86% reduction in direct cooling costs compared to existing data centers may be realized. Continue reading
18May/23
U.K. Consumers Seek Greater Security Assurances When Buying Smart Home and Health Devices, Says New UL Solutions Study
Eight out of ten (81%) people participating in a recent study of consumers in the United Kingdom (U.K.) said how a manufacturer protects against cyber-attacks and privacy invasions is important when purchasing a smart home, fitness or medical device. Commissioned by UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, the study of consumer internet of things (IoT) buying habits suggests consumers are increasingly concerned about the security of their connected smart devices. Security is now of the same importance as other factors, like brand value or word-of-mouth recommendations, when making a purchase. Continue reading