Rather than EV drivers waiting for 40 minutes to re-charge the car battery at a charging station, could the solution be stations where drivers can quickly swap their battery for a fully charged one?Â
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Augmented Vision From âSmartâ Contact Lenses?
In this insight, we look at the development, applications and issues relating to new ‘smart eye’ wearables such as smart glasses and contact lenses. Smart Contact Lenses Smart contact lenses, such as those in development by health and technology company Mojo, use a tiny micro-LED display the size of a […]
Read More Whatâs Ahead for WhatsApp?
Following the launch of the new business-focused WhatsApp Cloud API, we take a look at where Facebook’s (i.e. Meta) popular secure chart app is heading. Cloud API Last week, Facebookâs WhatsApp announced that it was opening WhatsApp to all businesses and developers with a new cloud-based API service. WhatsApp Cloud API, on […]
Read More New Spy-Spotting App From MI5
The UK governmentâs MI5-run âCentre for the Protection of National Infrastructureâ has launched a new app to help people spot approaches from foreign spies and organised criminals seeking sensitive information. Really? How Big Is The Problem? According to MI5, it spotted 10,000 UK nationals across society being approached last year […]
Read More WhatsApp Rolls-Out Emojis and Sharing Of Files Over 2GB
The new features are being added as part of WhatsAppâs âvision for Communitiesâ where the idea is to âhelp people have the next best thing to an in-person conversation when they want to talk to an individual or a group of friends or familyâ. Communities The Communities vision is also being introduced to […]
Read More Ereaders? Amazon, Kobo ⌠And The Others
In this insight, we look at what ereaders are, their strengths and weaknesses, and popular makes and models. Ereaders Ereaders / e-book readers / e-book devices are mobile electronic devices that look similar to tablets and are designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital e-books, newspapers and magazines which […]
Read More Who Accepts CryptoCoins Now?
With its volatile past and with a recent survey showing that almost one-third of small business in the US now accept them as payment, we look at who accepts CryptoCoins in payment for goods and services. Cryptocurrencies CryptoCoins / cryptocurrencies are digital/virtual currencies, secured by cryptography with no central issuing […]
Read More Apple, Google and Microsoft In Password Collaboration
Apple, Google and Microsoft have announced that they are joining forces to support a common passwordless sign-in standard that will allow websites and apps to offer consistent, secure and easy sign-ins across devices and platforms. Â
Read More Tracking What Happens To Attachments After Theyâre Sent
In this article, we look at how there are several risks and challenges associated with sending email attachments, how businesses can track emails, and about a new product that could allow greater visibility and control of what happens to email attachments after theyâve been sent. What Happens When Emails With […]
Read More Where Are We At With VR These Days?
In this insight, we look at where Virtual Reality (VR) is now, plus what predictions there are for its future. Potted History Virtual Reality (VR) is a simulated and fully immersive experience that obscures the natural world, which is used for entertainment, education and business. The very first VR headset […]
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