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Nov 28, 20204 min read
Mind-Controlled Prosthetics
The term “mind control” may conjure up images of magicians and hypnotherapists, but where prosthetics are concerned, it represents hope....
Nov 21, 20204 min read
what3words to the Rescue
A regular feature of fictional survival movies is the isolation factor: “no one knows where we are”, “how will anyone find us?”, “we’re...
Nov 14, 20205 min read
Robotic Guide Dogs
If you’ve ever watched a documentary about how guide dogs are trained, you’ll know it’s the doggy equivalent of joining the Marines but...
Oct 31, 20205 min read
Climate Change & Machine Learning
You’ve watched David Attenborough shows. You’ve listened to Greta Thunberg speak. You’ve read about international initiatives instigated...
Oct 3, 20203 min read
Touchless Technology
One of the few positive side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the influx — and wider adoption — of exciting, new innovations....
Sep 25, 20205 min read
When AI Meets Fauna & Flora
When you think of an advert for Microsoft you might expect the “Now only £499” fodder from Currys PC World or the like. But a couple of...
Jun 26, 20206 min read
Smart Locks: Pros & Cons
Since lockdown began, the prospect of drone delivery from Amazon has gone from a wacky pie-in-the-sky idea to a genius innovation. What...
Jun 12, 20205 min read
The Evolution of the iPhone
Can you remember a time in recent years when you left home without your smartphone? No? Me neither… Over time, that small device has...
Jun 5, 20207 min read
The Pros & Cons of Going Electric
The new fully electric MINI has landed. How soon you’ll get the opportunity to drive one, however, is up for debate. Somehow I don’t...
May 16, 20205 min read
The Science Behind Sleep Sensors
I’m sure every human being is suffering from stress and anxiety right now to varying degrees. In this current climate of uncertainty,...
Mar 28, 20204 min read
Fireworks vs Drones
Many moan about the long, dark nights of January and February, yearning for springtime when the sun stays out a bit longer and the...
Mar 28, 20203 min read
Virtual Reality Movies
Ever fancied seeing yourself on the silver screen? Think you’re the movie star that the world didn’t know they needed? No? Me neither....
Jan 18, 20204 min read
Augmented Reality in Retail
My recent blog — Online on the High Street — took a closer look at how bricks-and-mortar stores can adopt digital practices to entice...
Dec 28, 20193 min read
Alexa, What Next for Language Tech?
Just fifteen years ago, the average user rarely encountered language technology — now anyone with web access can use it. When you command...
Dec 21, 20194 min read
The Doctor Will Skype You Now
Trying to book an appointment at your local GP surgery is enough to bring anyone out in a cold sweat. That is, unless you enjoy spending...
Dec 14, 20194 min read
Virtual Reality Tourism
With the sad demise of Thomas Cook, it’s clear to see how the challenges posed by these ever-changing times are fast becoming...
Nov 23, 20197 min read
Online on the High Street
The high street is dead — an emotive and unsettling headline that has found a home in newspapers (ironically, another traditional...
Oct 25, 20194 min read
House Hunting for the Future
A recent study by UK estate agents Savills discovered that homeowners move on average 1.8 times in their lifetime. Prior to 2008, the...
Aug 30, 20196 min read
A Highway to Hell?
My enjoyment of driving can vary wildly depending on my reason for travel. A solo outing with no time constraints, no traffic and an...
Jun 28, 20194 min read
The Beating Heart of Innovation
It’s stating the obvious to say technology has forever changed the way we interact. From telegrams to emails to FaceTime, innovations in...
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