Technology

Cindy Blanco, co-founder and CEO of Startup GDL Silicon Valley may be oversaturated, but it still holds a glimmering appeal for those on the outside who want a piece of the tech mecca. Coined as a “startup heaven” for boasting superior networking and financing opportunities, many people are actually leaving the area due to high costs of living and operating. Even ... Read More »

Three years ago, I piloted an airplane solo for the first time. It was my goal for years and was an exhilarating accomplishment. But while I’d love to claim that it was made possible by my amazing skill, in truth it came to fruition because I followed a proven system. Others who have been lucky enough to fly an airplane ... Read More »

New Delhi: Hyundai Motor Group has developed the world’s first Active Noise Control (ANC) technology, claims the South Korean automaker. As the company says, this technology is capable of reducing the road noise up to 3 dB, ensuring nearly silent cabin environment in engine-free fuel cell electric and EVs. The technology reduces noise by emitting soundwaves inverted to incoming noise. The ANC is a ... Read More »

WHATSAPP IS suing technology company NSO Group for allegedly exploiting a video-calling vulnerability in the phones of at least 100 activists, journalists and human-rights defenders around the world to infect them with spyware. But why go to the trouble of paying for a high-tech service like that when there’s a cheaper way? The Justice Department this week charged two former Twitter employees with accessing the firm’s ... Read More »

The objective of most books on digital technology is to position the author as an expert and then to sell the expertise. In Bridgital Nation, the authors assume that the reader knows about digital technology and jump to discussing India’s problems and prescribe solutions. The book sets a quick pace to present solutions in an easy-to-read form, breaking down chapters ... Read More »

Microsoft has been a leader in developing new vehicles for storytelling for over two decades now. I had the chance to visit their headquarters in Washington and learn a bit about how they continue to be on the forefront of telling new stories. Here are five ways that Microsoft tells new stories: CAMBRIDGE, MA – AUGUST 30: Microsoft engineers Arthur ... Read More »

The arrival of November marks the unofficial kickoff to the travel season, be it over Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas road trips to see family next month, or perhaps a winter vacation down south. But in the digital age, travelers face a few extra risks they we didn’t have to worry about before laptops, smartphones, tablets and other devices were included among ... Read More »

Recent tech news has evidenced how women are facing increased opportunities in the tech sector which had traditionally been allotted to males. Where bias in the workforce has systematically marginalized women, however, the evidence that women actually have increased opportunities in tech is not hard-fast since automation is also showing that women in blue-collar jobs are being hit hardest by automation and other forms of new ... Read More »

Researchers in the US have developed a new wireless protocol that can extend the reach of Wi-Fi devices by more than 60 metres – without the need for hardware modifications. On-Off Noise Power Communication (ONPC) is programmed on top of the existing Wii-Fi protocol. But whereas Wi-Fi requires at least 1Mbps to maintain a signal, ONPC can maintain the signal ... Read More »

businessman in office pushing touchscreen button mutual funds GETTY My sector ratings show that the Technology sector receives a premium valuation compared to the market. Due to the high risk that comes with this elevated valuation, some investors might believe that diversifying their exposure through a Technology mutual fund is the best option. However, if the mutual fund chooses poor stocks and ... Read More »