Digital media revenue to hit $800bn by 2027

Over the past five years, nearly 1-billion people have joined the digital media space in search of entertainment and knowledge, helping the entire market practically double its revenues. In 2023, the digital media industry is expected to gross more than $576-billion,...

AI platform predicts stock market with 70% success rate

Over the years, alternative data has become a powerful tool in stock trading helping investors get an inside scoop on companies, stay ahead of the curve, and make informed stock picks. However, these non-traditional data sources like job postings, social media...

Remote physical goods fraud set to mushroom

A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that the greatest merchant losses to fraud will be via remote physical goods purchases, with losses reaching $5,1-billion across emerging markets in 2028, up from $1-billion in 2023. The research group anticipates fraud...
Morphobots contend for a job on Mars

Morphobots contend for a job on Mars

In 2020, academics Mory Gharib and Alireza Ramezani were spitballing a transforming robot that is now getting a shot at work that’s literally out of this world: NASA Mars Rover missions. Caltech has unveiled its multi-talented robot that can fly, drive, walk and...

Vodafone,Vodacom to beta test Amazon’s Project Kuiper in 2024

Vodafone and Project Kuiper – Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite (LEO) communications initiative – have announced a strategic collaboration through which Vodafone and Vodacom plan to use Project Kuiper’s network to extend the reach of 4G/5G...

AI expected to be critical in learning and education

The shipments of smart devices in learning and education has mushroomed together with their capability, applicability, and value, says IDC, adding that the ecosystem now plays an increasingly important role in the market development with improved interoperability and...