Architecture in the surveillance age
Pepsi breathes life into the night-time soft drinks concept
Soft drink innovation in Japan is often on a different level than that in other world markets, making it difficult to judge whether or not a specific launch is evidence of something big or just a fad. GlobalData analyses whether Suntory’s recent launch of Pepsi J-Cola Midnight in Japan could be evidence that global soft drink manufacturers have bigger plans in store for night time beverages.
Could a city’s water infrastructure produce hydropower?
Could a big city retrofit its already vast network of drinking water pipes with turbines capable of producing hydropower? Molly Lempriere considers whether this seemingly simple energy solution could gain traction.
Nature vs nurture: innovation in the heart of our environment
Dr Rosie Bryson, senior principal scientist at BASF and chair of the Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange, tells us about the importance of innovation in agriculture and working hand in hand with nature.
Ship recycling: can Europe clean up its own mess?
With a Chinese ban on scrapping EU-flagged ships, and a new shipyard regulation set to come into play at the end of the year, shipowners on the continent are concerned about diminished recycling capabilities. But is their reaction justifiable or overblown? Ross Davies takes a look at both sides of the argument.
Days of thunder: A timeline of British military aircraft from Hurricane to Tempest
The UK’s new £2bn fighter aircraft programme, Tempest, was announced at Farnborough International Airshow earlier this year. As Tempest hovers on the horizon, Callum Tyndall takes a look at what is known about the programme so far, and revisits the history of British military aircraft named after storms.
Mining Mozambique: from rubies to graphite investors
Mozambique’s plethora of untapped natural resources has led to a flurry of foreign investments in its burgeoning mining sector. So, with investors newly focused on the southeast African nation, what does the future hold? Heidi Vella reports.
In Data: Current Perceptions of the Future of Driverless Vehicles
In a survey in partnership with GlobalData, Verdict AI magazine asked business professionals from around the world about their thoughts on the future developments of autonomous vehicle technology. Here are the results.
The Buzz Around Bee Decline: Are Super Robotic Bees the Future of Farming?
Around 70% of crops need pollination; however the number of insect pollinators has fallen dramatically over the past 50 years, a problem that threatens the future of the food industry. In the latest issue of Factor, Eloise McLennan explores what is causing the decline, and whether robotic bees could provide a solution.
The Emerging Cyber Bloc Party: Cyber Balkanisation Rears its Head
Are we seeing the emergence of cyber balkanisation? SecureData chief security strategy officer Charl van der Walt thinks so. We’re heading for cyber balkanisation levels not seen since the Cold War, he tells Elliot Gardner in the latest issue of Verdict Encrypt. But what are the implications for enterprise security and international relations?
Augmenting Intelligence: IBM’s Take on the Future of Enterprise AI
Artificial intelligence isn’t just about automating simple tasks; computing giant IBM thinks it can play a far more valuable role. Lucy Ingham hears from IBM fellow Dr Chitra Dorai about the technology’s potential to augment workers’ cognitive abilities in the current issue of Verdict AI.
Is the US Military Machine Losing its Innovation Edge to China?
America has far outstripped its rivals when it comes to defence innovation, but there are signs that this seems to be slowing and could possibly be in danger of stalling altogether, a situation that could open the door to China taking the lead. Read more in the current issue of Global Defence Technology.
An Insight into Innovation Culture from Thales UK
A capacity for innovation stems from an organisation’s working culture, not its business processes. Thales UK offers an insight into its own innovation culture, and shares advice on how companies can create a working environment that encourages employees to develop ground-breaking ideas.
Building a Disruptive Business Model on the Internet of Things
When implemented appropriately, the Internet of Things is a powerful tool to disrupt a host of industries. Lucy Ingham hears from Dagfinn Wage, head of innovation at Lyse, about how business models across many fields, and particularly in energy, can be transformed by the technology.
Why Small Businesses Should Fear the Cybersecurity Poverty Line
Recent research by Duo Security and YouGov found that 36% of small businesses in the UK were below the cybersecurity poverty line: too small or too ill-equipped to confront a potentially crippling scenario. Elliot Gardner finds out why so many small businesses are so poorly prepared.
Redefining Urban Energy
With urban hubs defining the future, forward-thinking ‘smart cities’ are looking to redefine their energy mix and distribution systems. Chris Lo explores emerging smart energy concepts making for the cleaner cities of tomorrow in the current issue of Future Power Technology.
Tomorrow’s Architect: Arthur Mamou-Mani and the Future of Construction
What truly lies ahead for architecture in the era of artificial intelligence and robotics? Lucy Ingham hears from pioneering architect Arthur Mamou-Mani to find out how algorithmic design and robotic construction could play vital roles in building projects of the future.