10 tech articles to read from 2018
2018 is coming to a close and it’s time to reflect on highlights global innovation ecosystems have produced throughout the year. Let’s look back at significant, insightful fintech, health tech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and VR articles that marked the year (as well as other disciplines).
Model can more naturally detect depression in conversations (MIT News)
MIT researchers detailed a neural-network model that can be unleashed on raw text and audio data from interviews to discover speech patterns indicative of depression. Given a new subject, it can accurately predict if the individual is depressed, without requiring any other information about the questions and answers.
Cyber security is an ‘international problem’, requires cross-country collaboration, say tech experts (The Straits Times)
Cyber security is an “international problem” that goes beyond national borders and requires cross-country collaboration as well as working with private tech companies such as Google. This is according to tech experts from Singapore and South Korea who spoke at The Straits Times panel discussion on cyber security in Seoul last May.
How VR can be used as a powerful painkiller (Silicon Republic)
While some turn to a pill to alleviate pain, artist Deepa Mann-Kler believes the cure lies in virtual reality.
Will Europe’s Emerging Fintech Cities Rival London in 2019? (Forbes)
Will Brexit and the emergence of new regional players affect London’s position as the uncontested leader in European Fintech?
Over 800 cryptocurrencies are now dead as bitcoin is 70 percent off its record high (CNBC)
Needless to day, it has been a rough year for cryptocurrencies.
Alexa for Hospitality: A clear example of IoT benefits for end user and business (Tech Republic)
Amazon unveiled Alexa for Hospitality, a specialized version of its digital assistant designed for hotel rooms and concierge tasks. With Alexa for Hospitality, users can call the front desk, order room service, or find a local business, according to the product page.
Intel: 90% of 5G data will be video, but AR gaming and VR will grow (VentureBeat)
A report from Intel and Ovum lays out the companies’ expectations for the growth of 5G cellular networks over the next decade, and the conclusions are impressive: video will account for 90 percent of 5G data use, but 5G-powered VR and AR will reach a tipping point.
Big Blockchain: The 50 Largest Public Companies Exploring Blockchain (Forbes)
Contrary to popular belief, some of the largest public companies in the world are already dabbling in blockchain tech.
Huawei beats Apple to become second-largest smartphone maker (The Guardian)
The famed iPhone manufacturer drops to third after Chinese company splits Samsung and Apple for first time in seven years.
How artificial intelligence is transforming journalism (Equal Times)
Artificial intelligence is shaking up present-day journalism. Automated news writing and distribution, without human supervision, is already a reality. This obviously raises a number of questions.
