BMW partners with Blockchain startup to source ethical “clean” cobalt
BMW has reportedly partnered with a London-based Blockchain startup Circulor to source ethical "clean" cobalt.
The German automotive giant is pushing for the batteries of...
Porsche testing blockchain applications in its cars
Porsche announced that it is testing blockchain applications in its vehicles.
The German automaker said in a statement that in collaboration with Berlin-based start-up XAIN...
Blockchain trade finance solution being piloted after successful proof-of-concept
A group of leading banks, software firm R3, and finance technology specialist TradeIX announced that they are piloting a blockchain trade finance platform based on...
Laser method allows safe wireless charging of smartphone
Engineers have developed a safe laser method that allows wireless charging of smartphones and other mobile devices over a short distance, such as from...
Smartphone shipments declined by 9% in the fourth quarter of 2017
Smartphone shipments declined by 9% in the fourth quarter of 2017 to 400 million units from 438.7 million shipments in the fourth quarter of...
Mayor asks: How can we make London the world’s top smart city?
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is inviting Londoners to give their ideas on how smart technology could improve their lives and help make...
Netflix reports 36% increase in streaming revenue in 2017
Netflix reported a 36% increase in streaming revenue in 2017 (up to just over $11.6 billion) and 24 million new memberships, bringing the total...
Nintendo Switch is the fastest selling home video console in US history
The Nintendo Switch has become the fastest selling home video console in US history in the 10-month period since its launch last year -...
Automation risks worsening wage inequality in the UK, warns IPPR
Automation risks worsening wage inequality in the UK, widening the income gap of the country’s richest and poorest, according to a new report by...
Apples agrees to pay Ireland 13 billion euros ($15.4 billion) in back taxes
Apple has agreed to pay Ireland 13 billion euros ($15.4 billion) in back taxes.
The money will be paid into an escrow account beginning early...