Content developers working in the realms of augmented and virtual reality are constantly improving the immersive user experience, making it increasingly difficult for the human brain to separate digital encounters from real-world occurrences. Could this create lasting and potentially damaging psychological effects in users?

Post-Brexit, cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin should be embraced by Britain’s financial services sector if the country is to avoid a recession, according to the CEO of one of the world’s largest financial advisory organisations.

A critical zero-day vulnerability in enterprise video conferencing provider Zoom’s Mac app has highlighted the importance of regular use of webcam covers, according to cybersecurity experts. The vulnerability allows malicious websites to enable the cameras of any Mac with the Zoom client installed.

For the first time in history, researchers have successfully edited mitochondrial plant DNA in a move that has significant positive repercussions for future food security.

Engineers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US say they have created a method for making ‘smart’ glass that recognises images without the need for sensors, circuits or power. The work is still in proof-of-concept stages, but opens new avenues for giving non-digital objects a form of machine vision.

Ransomware attacks are now commonplace in UK business operations, with research finding that 28% of companies have been hit by such an attack in the last 12 months alone.

When Apple decided to acquire Silicon Valley start-up Drive.ai, it was a reminder that in the competitive world of autonomous vehicles, top talent is a much sought-after commodity.

An underwater robot being developed by a group of researchers across Europe under the UNEXMIN project will explore abandoned mines and determine whether it is economically viable to reopen them. The project could be vital to the return of mining in Europe.

Within a quarter of a century Amazon has become the largest e-commerce company in the western world, reached a trillion dollar valuation, and made its founder the world’s richest man. But, where will the second most valuable company on Earth go from here?

The vast majority of UK tech startups are confident about their growth prospects over the last year, despite a drop in the number planning to hire staff or raise finance. This is according to Studio Graphene’s Q2 2019 Tech Tracker, which found that 80% of tech startups were either confident or very confident about their prospects for growth over the next 12 months.

As the capabilities of artificial intelligence improve, so does its prevalence in everyday life, including how businesses interact with customers. Although AI has much to offer this area, the way in which it is deployed can have a significant impact on customer trust and loyalty, according to a new study from the Capgemini Research Institute.

There’s a global shortage of artificial intelligence talent as labour markets all over the world can’t keep up with the demand for developers, mathematicians and scientists who can create new and innovative AI technology. Daniel Kroening, professor of computer science at the University of Oxford, argues that companies are well advised to develop their own talent in AI rather than relying on universities to supply it.