Pandemic sparks greater appreciation for IT professionals
THE PANDEMIC is changing how skilled workers in the information technology (IT) industry are viewed and treated, said ManageEngine, a global technology company, noting they are expected to get higher pay and budgets after the crisis.
Microsoft’s rescue attempt of TikTok endears old company to new generation
Microsoft has emerged as a savior to young users of TikTok, who praised the tech industry giant for trying to buy parts of the social media company’s operations, in hopes of avoiding a US shutdown.
Scientists inspired by ‘Star Wars’ create artificial skin able to feel
SINGAPORE — Singapore researchers have developed “electronic skin” capable of recreating a sense of touch, an innovation they hope will allow people with prosthetic limbs to detect objects, as well as feel texture, or even temperature and pain.
Femtech addresses the global market for women’s health
The rise of “femtech” has been a long time coming given that women make up half of the global population and their higher spending power is pushing the “she-conomy.”
Mercato Centrale to launch online platform, taps MultiSys as developer
The current health crisis and quarantine restrictions prompted various businesses and organizations to go digital as people now either prefer or are forced to...
Smartwatches – a game changer in the future of preventive healthcare?
With Garmin smartwatches, you can actively track your family’s vital signs on PhysioQ’s self-monitoring app
Our bodies can show indications of health through vital signs...
Schools turn to artificial intelligence for efficient campus administration
Schools are turning to Edusuite, an artificial intelligence-powered management system that automates campus administration.
Apple’s new services off to a slow start in first year
APPLE, INC.’s newest services have yet to generate meaningful revenue, making it harder for the largest technology company to expand beyond the iPhone and other hardware.
Lockdown pushes cloud data protection in PHL
THE LOCKDOWN in the Philippines has caused an acceleration towards cloud data protection as small banks lag behind in technology adoption compared to their Southeast Asian peers.
Pandemic forces Japan’s analog businesses to turn to digital solutions
THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic may be a drag on economies across the globe, but in Japan it’s bringing long-overdue change in work habits and tools.
Tencent offers $2.1 billion for Chinese search giant Sogou
TENCENT Holdings Ltd. has offered to buy out and take private search engine Sogou, Inc. in a $2.1-billion deal, adding to a slew of Chinese technology giants seeking to delist from US bourses.
US colleges tap tech to calm students paying for remote classes
COLLEGES are rolling out new technology for a mostly online semester that begins next month, but these efforts are unlikely to impress students paying tens of thousands of dollars for in-person instruction.