From advancements in 5G to innovations in deep technologies, we are already entering a “brave new world,” according to tech enthusiasts, and the pace of technological advancement is affecting every aspect of today’s urban life.
The autonomous last-mile delivery market is experiencing significant growth, driven by advancements in technology and the surge in e-commerce. The market is projected to reach USD 4.2 billion by 2030.
DeepSeek, a one-year-old startup, has revealed a ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence (AI) model called R1, which boasts similar abilities, and operates at a fraction of the cost of OpenAI, Google, or Meta’s popular AI models.
A new initiative, spearheaded by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), has mandated the use of USB Type-C as the standard charging port across various devices, effective from January 1, 2025.
Quantum computing holds immense potential; however, scaling these systems remains a challenge due to the reliance on electrical signals for qubit measurement.
By 2025, AI-enabled PCs are poised to transition from being a mere luxury to a necessity, accounting for an estimated 60% of total PC shipments, according to ABI Research.
Neuromorphic computing, inspired by brain functions, holds great potential for revolutionizing artificial intelligence (AI) by offering highly efficient and scalable alternatives to traditional computing.
As demand for improved indoor wireless signals increases alongside advancements in mobile connectivity, communication devices equipped with smart materials such as intelligent reconfigurable surfaces (IRS) could provide better mobile coverage in buildings with poor reception, whilst also supporting new 6G applications.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has unveiled what may be the world’s smallest multifunctional surgical robot, measuring just 0.95 millimeters—60% smaller than current endoscopic robots.
The emergence of emotion artificial intelligence (AI) signifies the next technological breakthrough, with market projections indicating a remarkable growth trajectory from USD 2.74 billion in 2024 to USD 9.01 billion by 2030, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.9%, according to a MarketsandMarkets™ report.
