Author: Jason Westgate
South Korea has unveiled a record spending plan for 2027 as the country looks to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and next-generation digital infrastructure. The government’s proposed budget will reach 821 trillion won, equivalent to approximately US$597 billion, representing its most ambitious fiscal programme to date. Technology investment is expected to play a central role, with significant funding directed towards artificial intelligence infrastructure, advanced semiconductor manufacturing and emerging areas including physical AI. The strategy reflects South Korea’s wider ambition to translate its existing strengths in electronics and manufacturing into leadership across the next generation of global technology. AI…
Apple is reportedly preparing a new round of professional hardware releases for early 2027, with fresh iPad Pro models and a new MacBook Pro expected to lead the line-up. While Apple has not confirmed the products, the reports point to a busy first half of the year for the company, particularly across its premium tablet and laptop categories. The expected launches come at an important moment for Apple. The company’s iPad Pro and MacBook Pro ranges now sit at the centre of its professional ecosystem, serving creators, designers, developers, editors and business users who want powerful performance in portable devices.…
A breakthrough wearable device from Shoei may herald a new era for augmented reality (AR) — not on the racetrack or highway, but across workplaces ranging from manufacturing floors to construction sites. The helmet combines safety standards with smart, heads-up-display (HUD) technology — delivering a wearable AR solution that could transform how frontline and industrial workers operate. What the Helmet Does — Tech Meets Safety The helmet, called the GT-Air 3 Smart, integrates a visor-mounted nano-OLED HUD that projects crucial data directly into the wearer’s field of view — such as navigation, speed or other context-relevant information. Built-in communications and…
Electronic warfare has moved from a specialist niche into a central pillar of modern military capability. Recent demonstrations and industry showings made one thing clear: the future of conflict will be decided as much in the electromagnetic spectrum as on land, sea and in the air. This new generation of systems stretches from compact, vehicle-mountable jammers to enterprise-scale sensing networks, and together they promise to reshape how commanders sense, decide and act. The new toolbox Modern EW is no longer about a single box that blocks a signal. Today’s offerings combine several capabilities into integrated suites: • Sensing and reconnaissance:…
UK-FOUNDED wearable tech start-up UNA Watch is preparing to take on industry giants Apple and Garmin after raising more than £200,000 in under 48 hours to launch the world’s first modular, fully repairable GPS sports watch. More than 1,000 early adopters worldwide, including backers from the US, have pledged support through Kickstarter, with first deliveries of the UNA Watch – which retails at just over £260 – expected in August 2025. Orders continue to flood in as the campaign, which runs until May 2, builds momentum for a new era of sustainable wearables that lasts. Some 15,000 people pre-registered ahead of the campaign launch,…
Oxford Scientists Achieve Breakthrough In a major step towards making large-scale quantum computing a reality, scientists at the University of Oxford have successfully demonstrated distributed quantum computing for the first time. By enabling smaller quantum devices to collaborate rather than relying on a single machine, the researchers achieved quantum teleportation of logical gates—an essential building block of quantum algorithms. Their findings, published in Nature in a study titled Distributed Quantum Computing Across an Optical Network Link, mark a significant advancement in the field. Quantum computers harness qubits (quantum bits) instead of traditional binary bits, allowing them to perform calculations at…
Big Data & AI World is a global exhibition and conference designed to help organizations leverage data-driven decision-making. It highlights the transformative power of big data and AI across industries, showcasing real-world applications, offering hands-on workshops, and also covering strategic and ethical implications of these technologies. The event usually features exhibitions, where companies showcase the latest innovations, conferences with industry experts, hands-on workshops, real-world case studies and ample opportunities for networking with peers, potential partners, and investors. Dates: March 12-13, 2025 Location: London, UK
MWC is one of the largest annual summits in the mobile connectivity and telecommunications industry. It attracts over 60,000 visitors annually, including industry leaders, global mobile operators, device manufacturers, technology providers, vendors, and software developers from around the globe. While MWC has traditionally focused on mobile technology, its scope has expanded over time to include broader technology trends such as 5G, IoT, AI and more. The event offers a packed conference program where industry leaders can discuss emerging trends, network and build connections. MWC is a key platform for startups to gain visibility and attract investment as companies can introduce…
FROM OPENAI TO STARGATE TO DEEPSEEK, AI HAS TURNED THE WORLD ON ITS HEAD, SHAKING MARKETS AND UPENDING ASSUMPTIONS Ai Everything GLOBAL takes place for the first time across two international capitals of AI investment-Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Ai Everything GLOBAL, the world’s most revolutionary AI event takes place for the first time across two international capitals of AI investment and emerging technologies development —Abu Dhabi and Dubai. With the UAE standing proud as an influential and impactful global innovation hub, this exclusive event welcomes founders, thought leaders, investors and corporate innovators to explore the opportunities awaiting businesses, industries, and…
The credentials of SAP speak for themselves:€31 billion in total revenue (2023);The number one software company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 16 years; And over 180 million subscribers to its cloud user base. However, one of the most impressive milestones for the software firm is its transition from an “on-premise solution company to a fully cloud based business”, highlighted Mike Wade, EMEA Leader – Digital Supply Chain Customer Advisory at SAP. But why is the enterprise application software company, which was established in 1972, garnering such success from its customers? Underpinning its pivot into a fully cloud based…