Empathy key to AI, says Nadella

Empathy key to AI, says Nadella

Empathy must be embedded in artificial intelligence (AI) from the time it is created to ensure it becomes a positive force in people’s lives. This is according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who says the new technology will have a “profound impact on our...
ThinkPad hits 25-year milestone

ThinkPad hits 25-year milestone

Today marks 25 years since the ThinkPad was first introduced to the world. The company marked the occasion with the launch ThinkPad Anniversary Edition 25, a modern incarnation of the classic design and includes iconic “retro” features such as a backlit...
Do school curricula need change?

Do school curricula need change?

Employers complain that graduates are not ready for work. Stanford University studies indicate students are overloaded and under-prepared. So exactly what should we teach young people in an age where Dr Google has an answer for everything? Humans are living longer;...
IT spend set for 2018 recovery

IT spend set for 2018 recovery

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3,7-trillion in 2018, an increase of 4,3% from 2017 estimated spending of $3,5-trillion. According to the latest forecast by Gartner, enterprise software and IT services continue to exhibit strong growth, with...
3D printing turns on the taps

3D printing turns on the taps

For a designer, there is nothing more exciting than being asked to remove all constraints, ignore all the conventions, and explore new frontiers offered by a cutting-edge manufacturing technique ― in this case: 3D printing. To literally “design something you...
Mobile broadband boosts economies

Mobile broadband boosts economies

A new report reveals that as mobile broadband penetration increases by 10%, it causes a 0,6% to 2,8% rise in GDP – that translates to the equivalent of about $500-billion to $2-trillion worldwide in 2016. Entitled ‘How Important Are Mobile Broadband...