Ten cool applications for virtual reality that aren't just games
Mar 23, 2016 02:32 am UTC| Technology
When you mention virtual reality (VR), most peoples thoughts turn to video games. Indeed, Sony has just announced its new Playstation VR headset. But VR isnt just about gaming. There are many other interesting and exciting...
iPhone SE and iPad Pro offer power in a small package, but can they reverse Apple's sales slide?
Mar 22, 2016 16:29 pm UTC| Technology Business
Is bigger always better? Not when its smaller and heres the proof. For the first time, Apple has released an iPhone out of its usual release cycle, one that goes against the trend by arriving smaller and cheaper, targeted...
DTCC’s Webinar on ‘The State of U.S. Clearing’ Discusses Blockchain Technology
Mar 22, 2016 06:07 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology
The Depository Trust Clearing Corporation (DTCC) hosted a live, hour-long webinar on innovations and emerging trends in U.S. Clearing on March 8 for over500 clients, the media and interested industry participants. The...
Fintech firms freed to compete with banks, but disruption yet to come
Mar 22, 2016 00:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology Digital Currency
The Australian governments statement on supporting fintechs, released by Treasurer Scott Morrison yesterday, will accelerate the process of getting such businesses to market. Fintech businesses are based on digital...
Is someone watching you online? The security risks of the Internet of Things
Mar 21, 2016 02:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
The range and number of things connected to the internet is truly astounding, including security cameras, ovens, alarm systems, baby monitors and cars. Theyre are all going online, so they can be remotely monitored and...
Six ways Twitter has changed the world
Mar 19, 2016 03:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
After 10 years of documenting the world in 140 characters, Twitter now has more than 300m active users. This might be far fewer than Facebooks 1.5 billion, but Twitter arguably has a disproportionate influence on the world...
Why big datasets can help solve South Africa's environmental health ills
Mar 18, 2016 08:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology Health
There is a severe lack of environmental health data being collected in communities and households in South Africa. As a result of this, environmental health researchers have a significant challenge accessing high quality...
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