For some it seems, the world is not enough. Physical objects are often static and dumb, offering little interactivity to the…
John McAfee: US presidential bid for anti-virus mogul
Maverick tech veteran John McAfee has confirmed he is running for US president. Read more
How cyber-cops are taking the fight to online fraudsters
When it comes to fighting cybercrime, law enforcement agencies are facing an uphill struggle. Lack of resources, conflicting international jurisdictions, and…
Amazon stops selling Fire smartphone
Online retailer Amazon has stopped selling its Fire smartphone, just 15 months after the handset was launched.
The rise, then fall, then rise again of cleantech
It’s often said that green technology, or cleantech, has become a no-go area for investors, but is that really true? Certainly…
Silicon Valley’s billion dollar start-up failures
The US tech start-up scene is often associated with glamour, cash and companies with astronomical valuations. Just look at the…
Translation tech helps firms talk business round the world
English is the language of business, right? Er… not really. If the oft-heard maxim were universally true, the outsourced translation…
The tech helping investors ignore their emotions
For decades “passive” tracker funds that mirror stock market indexes have been shown to outperform ones actively managed by humans.…
Profile of Lifetime, one of the UK’s largest training businesses.
Lifetime has quietly grown to become one of the UK’s largest skills businesses. How will investors respond when it comes up for…
Has the Pupil Premium worked in schools?
With the Pupil Premium, the government is helping narrow the attainment gap for the most disadvantaged children. But are schools spending the cash…
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