Quantum computers can crack codes in 10 seconds that would take classical computers 300 trillion years. That's why everyone is scrambling to develop them.

Andreas Baumhof 29 Oct 2019

Migration

Mobile phones are a lifeline for young refugees arriving in a new country

Thousands of young refugees arrive in a new country every year, sometimes all alone with nothing but a mobile phone to help them survive in their new environment. Here's why they are as i...

Annamaria Neag and Richard Berger · The Conversation 24 Oct 2019

Education and Skills

Here's why business strategists aren't focusing enough on communications

From central questions to thought leadership, two expert strategists have identified five ways communication can elevate and enhance the strategy development process.

Knowledge @Wharton · Knowledge@Wharton 16 Oct 2019

Africa

Rwanda pioneers first 'made in Africa' smartphones

Signalling the country's introduction as a player in the technological world, Rwanda has introduced the Mara X and Mara Z smartphones.

Clement Uwiringiyimana · Reuters 16 Oct 2019

Information Technology

6 things to know about China's historic rise

China is marking 70 years since the Communist Party took control, a period in which its economy has changed beyond recognition.

Emma Charlton 01 Oct 2019

Digital Communications

Which country offers the cheapest mobile data?

Mobile data costs vary around the world, with 10 of the top 20 cheapest countries in Asia, underscoring how access to the internet remains uneven.

Douglas Broom 30 Sep 2019

Education and Skills

To build the workforce of the future, we need to revolutionize how we learn

The first wave of Digital Learning was massive open online courses. But we can’t learn soft skills by merely watching videos and taking quizzes; instead, it’s time for Digital Learning 2.0.

So-Young Kang 11 Sep 2019

Africa

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

With impressive growth rates and a youthful population, Ethiopia could be an economic powerhouse if it overcomes its structural problems.

Alexandre Raffoul and Vijay Raju 06 Sep 2019

Africa

3 reasons why most Africans aren't on the internet – and how to connect them

3.2 billion people worldwide are still not using internet services. How do we close this digital divide?

Stéphane Richard 27 Aug 2019

Digital Communications

How 5G can connect the affordable homes of the future

The new mobile comms standard will facilitate the construction and functioning of the next generation of housing.

Fanyu Lin and Michael Gallagher 15 Aug 2019

Digital Communications

This is how much people would pay to use some of the world's most popular apps

A new study asked 2,000 people how much they’d be willing to spend every month on some common apps they currently use for free.

Joe Myers 09 Aug 2019

Information Technology

Youth have a love-hate relationship with tech in the digital age

The digital age divides young people. With 50% of the world under 30, young people's relationship with technology will steer the future.

Kate C Tilleczek · The Conversation 06 Aug 2019

Social Media

Nearly a third of the globe is now on Facebook - chart of the day

From its inception in a Harvard dorm room, Facebook has rocketed to 2.4 billion users around the world in 15 years.

Joe Myers 05 Aug 2019

Technological Transformation

Young people's relationship to technology? It's complicated

Tech effects nearly all aspects of our lives, but for young people, digital technology is a prevalent factor in their health, education, social lives and relationships. Yet in an experime...

Kate C Tilleczek · The Conversation 02 Aug 2019

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