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.
China has solidified its position as the largest global market for wrist-worn devices, having recorded 45.8 million shipped units in 2024, demonstrating a remarkable 20.1% year-over-year (YoY) growth, according to IDC.
Quantum computing holds immense potential; however, scaling these systems remains a challenge due to the reliance on electrical signals for qubit measurement.
The water and wastewater systems sector is facing growing cyber threats and attacks due to internet-exposed human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
Neuromorphic computing, inspired by brain functions, holds great potential for revolutionizing artificial intelligence (AI) by offering highly efficient and scalable alternatives to traditional computing.
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.
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.
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.
