Esteban Prieto 
The UK government is launching a formal consultation on whether retailers can use digital identities and age-verification technologies for alcohol purchases, following calls from biometric suppliers and supermarkets to bring in new legislation that would allow them to do so. While the government has already committed to bringing in digital ID-related legislation, including a digital trust … Leer más
In a move that could provide a boost to its ambition of enabling internet of things (IoT) use cases in industrial, agricultural, smart building and smart city environments, Wi-Fi trade association the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has announced that its Wi-Fi HaLow for IoT programme has moved into a new phase, showcasing solutions in … Leer más
By rolling out expanded guidelines for high-volume emailers effective 1 February, 2024, Google and Yahoo are targeting a crucial aspect of email security. Tighter protocols around sender validation, along with protections against list abuse and excessive user complaints, mean it is essential that high-volume outbound emailers comply with the new guidelines. Mandatory authentication mechanisms … Leer más
The year 2023 was another one characterised by uncertainty. Once again, global instability has muddied the waters, making coming up with reliable predictions almost impossible. Last year, forecasters said businesses would charge ahead with the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). But 12 months later, many organisations are taking a more measured approach and focusing … Leer más
Companies including Google, Microsoft, Barclays and Vodafone are set to join the government’s AI Opportunity Forum, looking at artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities in the private sector. Overseen by technology secretary Michelle Donnelan and Franck Petitgas, the prime minister’s special advisor on business and investment, AI companies have been invited to join forces with business leaders … Leer más
5G Americas has claimed that with 5G-Advanced about to be rolled out and 6G networks set for launch by 2028, developing a comprehensive roadmap for new commercially available spectrum is necessary to ensure the successful deployment of these future infrastructures. The findings come from the 5G Americas white paper, The evolution of 5G spectrum, … Leer más
Jack Reacher seems to have become a true star of Amazon’s streaming platform. After the second season’s release, the series about the retired Military Police Officer came out as the most-watched title on Prime Video. Given the popularity of the series and how many books Lee Child has written, we can be sure that the … Leer más
One-third of Ireland’s energy will be used to power datacentres by 2026, claims a 170-page report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), as the number of server farms in the country is expected to grow by 65% over the coming years. The report states there are currently 82 datacentres in operation in Ireland, with … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Built-in camera Well priced Impressive print quality Cons Single colour printing only Can be very noisy Frustrating to change filament Our Verdict The Creality K1C is an impressive 3D printer that offers a shallow learning curve for newcomers. It’s reliable, fast and can print a wide variety of filaments … Leer más
Claiming to have solved one of the main challenges for telecommunications and pioneered a solution that supports secure data offload that can be implemented globally, telco Telefónica has teamed with wireless communication tech company Nova Labs to launch Helium Mobile Hotspots in Mexico. Helium Mobile Hotspots are connected to a proprietary management system developed by … Leer más