Emerging Technologies
Researchers have created a battery-free phone that is powered by sunlight
Instead of batteries, a new cell phone harvests the few microwatts of power it needs from a different source: ambient radio signals or light.
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Space
Space technology is improving our lives and making the world a better place. Here’s how
Satellites have done so much for us already, including discovering the hole in the ozone layer and helping to connect billions of people to the internet. In the future, they will offer mu...
Emerging Technologies
Want to see your doctor? They could soon be only a text message away
Using texts, emails, Skype, and other digital communication methods may be a way to improve the health care experience of younger patients with chronic conditions.
Innovation
Like your brain, but smaller: what are neural networks?
Neural networks and deep learning will have a huge impact on the future of AI.
Innovation
Counterfactual quantum communication has been achieved for the first time
For the first time in the history of quantum mechanics, scientists have been able to transmit a black and white image without having to send any physical particles.
Africa
This simple energy solution could improve the lives of millions of Africans – for less than $2 a day
Over a quarter of the world’s population has no access to reliable electricity.
Telecommunications
The world’s most popular operating system? You might be surprised
Android is the world’s most popular operating system, overtaking Windows, according to new data.
Social Media
Mark Zuckerberg: Building a global community that works for everyone
Mark Zuckerberg has written a letter looking at how Facebook and technology can help build an effective and strong global community.
Environment
620 million, 4%, 10 terawatts: The numbers behind Africa's energy problem and potential
Providing electricty for millions across Africa, is a crucial step to achieving sustainable development, says President of Guinea Alpha Condé.
Telecommunications
Don't trust people? It could be because of your smartphone
New research suggests smartphones could make us less trusting of strangers.
Big Data
Data flows across the world. This is the impact on GDP
Exploring the flow of internet data and their impact on global activity in general.
Telecommunications
Big data: moneymaker and force for social good?
Big data and artificial intelligence are business buzzwords, but private and public sector data-driven collaborations could help change the world
Telecommunications
These are the places with the fastest internet in the world
A new report from Akamai looks at where internet speeds are highest.
Emerging Technologies
The future of electronics is coming, and it all starts with light
Arnab Hazari explores the potential of photonics.
Africa
Much more than banking: how mobile phones could help 2 billion people
A new report looks at the potential of mobile phones to provide services from banking to healthcare.