Global innovation rankings identified five urban hubs where technology had become part of everyday life rather than a distant experiment. Across these cities, routine activities such as payments, transport, and access to services were driven by data and mobile platforms, reducing reliance on cash and manual processes. Research ideas moved quickly into production lines, public
Key Takeaways Proprietary technology includes tools and systems owned by a business for competitive advantage. Intellectual property, like patents and copyrights, safeguards proprietary technology. Proprietary technology can be developed in-house or acquired at a higher cost with restrictions. Examples include unique software and systems used internally or licensed to others. Protecting proprietary technology involves securing
What Is Wearable Technology? Wearable technology is known as wearables, and is a category of electronic devices worn as accessories, embedded in clothing, and even tattooed on skin. Wearables incorporate microprocessors and internet connectivity. They’ve evolved from items like eyeglasses and wristwatches to advanced devices like fitness trackers and virtual reality headsets. They have significant
Trump Media & Technology Group, owner of Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, announced a merger on Wednesday with a company developing fusion energy technology. TAE Technologies, an energy company founded in 1998, will join with Trump Media via a $6bn merger that it promises will propel it to build “the world’s first utility-scale
The advisory profession is entering a period of accelerated change. Market dynamics are shifting, client expectations are evolving and technology is transforming how advice is delivered. These forces aren’t just incremental—they represent a fundamental reset of what it takes to compete and thrive. For independent advisors, 2026 is more than another planning cycle. It’s a
The Health Frontiers-Technology Innovation Centre (HF-TIC), led by Ulster University, is a flagship cross-border hub for research and innovation, driving advancements in next- generation digital health and medical technologies. Supported by a €9.1 million investment from the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) through the Peace Plus Programme, HF-TIC is set to accelerate progress in digital
With another 12 months of news behind us, it’s time to open the installation file on a new year and ponder what we’re likely to see in the wild world of technology in 2026. Developments in generative artificial intelligence dominated tech news in 2025, and we’re likely to see much of the same in 2026
Suresh Menon, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Software Solutions at Zebra Technologies. Frontline workers drive success. In retail, healthcare and manufacturing, they tackle customer needs, solve real-time problems and ensure smooth operations, often under immense pressure. By consolidating communication and collaboration tools in a single platform, unified communications tools transform how these teams operate,
The New York Times – which first reported the story, external – said there were “broader disagreements” between the two sides, including over digital regulations and food safety rules. The UK government did not comment on these specific claims. The White House has not responded to the BBC’s request for a comment. When the deal
He said he would not comment directly on what were “live” discussions but added “negotiations of this kind are never straightforward”. The New York Times – which first reported the story, external – said there were “broader disagreements” between the two sides, including over digital regulations and food safety rules. The UK government did not