HomeOpen Access NewsDigital Technology

Digital Technology

UK launches regulatory innovation office to boost fintech growth

The UK government has announced a new initiative to streamline digital regulation and boost innovation in the country’s fintech sector.

Control algorithm for shape-shifting soft robots

MIT researchers have created a control algorithm that could revolutionise the field of soft robotics.

Trucking’s environmental benefits: Combining automation and electrification

The is a significant potential to mitigate urban health impacts and environmental damages by combining automation and electrification in long-haul trucking.

UK Government allocates £7 million funding for SMEs to drive AI innovation

The United Kingdom has revealed a funding initiative focusing on strengthening artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in high-growth sectors.

Optimising hybrid IT infrastructures in UK public sector organisations

Within public sector management, the adoption of hybrid IT infrastructures has become essential to enhancing operational efficiency and flexibility.

Laser-based sensor promises breakthrough in 3D printing

New laser-based sensing technology has been revealed and could change the quality assessment of critical metallic components produced through additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing.

How government contractors can champion training sessions through interactive whiteboards

Okay, government contractors, you’ve landed a profitable government deal and secured employment for your team. It’s time to get to work, right? Well, not quite yet.

AI and adaptive dementia-supporting technology

People living with dementia are a hugely underserved group in so many ways, but dementia-supporting technology can offer better and longer independent living; Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer’s Society, explains how.

Perovskite LED display promises next-gen smart devices

A new digital display screen integrates cutting-edge functionalities directed into the LEDs themselves.

The role of technology in revolutionizing Canadian mental health services

Dr Marc Robin, Medical Director at Dialogue, discusses Canada’s efforts to improve mental health services and how technology can help.

MIT engineers design breakthrough flexure for muscle-powered robots

Engineers at MIT have unveiled a spring-like device that promises to drive the next generation of muscle-powered robots This feature, similar to a basic skeleton...

All-IP traffic: Why businesses should act now or face ‘The switch off gold rush’

With the December 2025 analogue switch-off deadline coming into view, Dom Norton, Sales Director at Spitfire, explains why businesses shouldn’t delay the move to all-IP any longer.

Artificial intelligence to understand and communicate tasks to each other

Scientists have developed artificial intelligence to perform new tasks based on verbal or written instructions.

Mitigating the risk of council technology investments

Leo Hanna, UK Executive Vice President at global Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider TechnologyOne, discusses how councils can mitigate challenges as they pursue their technology investments.

Rockford Associates: The true cost of neglecting unforeseen errors today

In the midst of several nation-wide financial issues, accounting departments need to be more vigilant than ever. Rockford Associates explain the scope of the issue, and just how much of an impact unforeseen errors can have.

Improving AI models: Teaching Artificial Intelligence to be more like humans

Researchers are fusing the human brain, knowledge and data to enhance AI models.

Transparent neural implant provides information on the brains activity

Researchers have developed a neural implant that sits on the brain surface while providing activity information deep within the brain.

Advertisements


Latest Academic Articles

The latest academic articles from key research stakeholders