Technology Pick

As per the latest reports, worldwide smartphone shipments grew 5% in Q3 compared to the same period in 2023. The increase marks the fourth consecutive quarter of growth.

South Korean researchers from Seoul National University of Science and Technology have developed a transport drone, dubbed "Palletrone," featuring multiple flexible rotors that self-correct to maintain level flight. This drone acts as a "flying shopping cart," capable of carrying goods over uneven terrain, such as stairs.

Cybersecurity experts from EU Member States and the Commission took part in the yearly ‘Blueprint Operational Level Exercise’ (BlueOLEx) to test EU preparedness in the event of cyber-related crises.

According to the latest reports from major players in the sector, the general public’s interest in generative AI (GenAI) platforms is growing at a rapid pace.

The People’s Bank of China has showcased the latest advancement in digital payments: a new visual hard wallet for the digital yuan.

In a development that could be extremely beneficial to the mobile communications sector, engineers and researchers from the University of Glasgow claim to have developed an ultrathin 2D surface which utilizes the unique properties of metamaterials to manipulate and convert radio waves across the frequencies most commonly used by satellites.

Every year, around 80 tons of space debris re-enters Earth’s atmosphere. While most of this debris harmlessly disintegrates, the breakdown process can release chemicals that deplete ozone layers and contribute to atmospheric pollution.

In Germany's Moselle Valley, renowned for 2,000 years of winegrowing, the Smarter Weinberg project is transforming traditional practices through 5G technology.

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science (Penn Engineering) have introduced PanoRadar, an advanced perception system that equips robots with the ability to see through harsh conditions such as smoke-filled buildings and foggy roads.

As of 2024, 70% of the world's total population now uses a mobile phone. This widespread use of wireless technology has led to investigations into the safety of mobile phones, particularly concerns about their potential link to brain cancer.