All articles by Priya Kantaria

Self-driving cars have miles to go before they reach full autonomy, says watchdog

Companies such as Google’s Waymo are testing robot cars on Californian public roads, and reports to the Department of Motor…
Can automation deliver the utopian dream of a shorter working week?

The five-day working week may become a footnote in our history of industrialisation, like child chimney sweeps once common in…
Is 2019 the year retail AI goes mainstream? Six predictions for the year ahead

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly prominent role in many of the world’s biggest e-commerce platforms, but what can…
The future of IoT: Greater benefits come with greater risks

The Internet of Things (IoT) describes a world of internet-connected devices, from aircraft to fridges, and including cars and medical…
5G dangers: “New networks will bring with them a host of new security concerns”

5G, the fifth generation mobile network, is expected to deliver faster and more responsive service. It will open the door…

50 million tonnes of e-waste could triple by 2050

$62.5bn is lost in 50 million tonnes of electrical and electronic waste annually, but new and available technology could lead…
Top ten influencers in blockchain

GlobalData researchers have found the top influencers in blockchain, based on their performance and engagement online in the past 90…
Quantum computing comes to energy with ExxonMobil IBM partnership

ExxonMobil has become the first energy company to join IBM to work on using quantum computing in its energy and…
L’Oreal’s wearable pH sensor brings technology to skincare

People with skincare conditions such as dryness, eczema and atopic dermatitis will benefit from L’Oreal’s first wearable skin pH sensor,…
Cybersecurity trends for 2019: Every company worldwide “will be hit by a cyberattack”

British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Equifax: the list of companies who have faced a cyberattack is long and growing longer. The…