10bn credentials are exposed online

10bn credentials are exposed online

South Africa has found itself among the top 10 countries with exposed online databases and credentials. China is the ultimate leader when it comes to unsecured databases and free-for-all credentials, research has found. The country has 3 794 exposed databases with 2...
Despite challenges, AI still on a growth trajectory

Despite challenges, AI still on a growth trajectory

Worldwide revenues for the artificial intelligence (AI) market, including software, hardware, and services, are expected to total $156,5-billion in 2020, an increase of 12,3% over 2019. While this year’s growth is somewhat slower than previous years due to the...

5G still has a long way to go to reach its potential

While initial 5G services have been launched, there is much more underway to realise the full potential of 5G. This is among the conclusions in a 5G White Paper published by the Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance. The NGMN White Paper, the second it has...
NASA astronauts splash down in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon

NASA astronauts splash down in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon

Two NASA astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday for the first time in a commercially-built and -operated American crew spacecraft, returning from the International Space Station to complete a test flight that marks a new era in human spaceflight....
Less knowledgeable readers get news mostly from social media

Less knowledgeable readers get news mostly from social media

Those who rely on social media for news are less likely to get the facts right about the coronavirus and politics and more likely to hear some unproven claims. The rise of social media has changed the information landscape in many ways, including the manner in which...