Executives from tech startups included in the Q3 Future 5 series.| Image: Murmur, MFGWorx, Onbrand, Hyfé Foods and Out of Office / Built InSure, the latest initiatives from the Teslas, Apples and Googles of the industry tend to dominate the tech news space — and with good reason. Still, the big guns aren’t the only ones bringing innovation to the sector. In an effort to … [Read more...] about The Future 5 of Chicago Tech, Q3 2022
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Mortgage tech news roundup: Sept. 9
Stewart Stewart Information Services Corp. named John Hamm as chief information officer for its global technology operations. Hamm will oversee the company’s technology development and strategy. Stewart is a global real estate services company focused on areas including residential and commercial title insurance, closing and settlement services and specialized offerings for … [Read more...] about Mortgage tech news roundup: Sept. 9
Vodafone working on satellite tech that can locate IoT devices within centimetres
Vodafone and Topcon Positioning Group are developing a new mass-market precise positioning system that will locate Internet of Things (IoT) devices, machinery, and vehicles with a greater degree of accuracy than using only individual global navigation satellites systems (GNSS). Vehicles, scooters, and even robot lawn mowers can be securely monitored in real-time to within a … [Read more...] about Vodafone working on satellite tech that can locate IoT devices within centimetres
China Alleges NSA Stole Data
Chinese researchers allege NSA infiltrated local telecoms network and a government backed university, and exported “sensitive identity” data Chinese researchers have this week added to the allegations made last week against the US National Security Agency, when local media accused the US intelligence agency of infiltrating the country’s telecoms network. The … [Read more...] about China Alleges NSA Stole Data
crisis and opportunity in the UK tech sector
The Chinese word for ‘crisis’ is represented by two characters, ‘危 機’ (wei ji), which separately translate as ‘danger’ and ‘opportunity.’ Together they express the potential for turbulent times to bring forth unforeseen possibilities. If Brexit and Covid-19 presented two crises for the UK and its economy, the UK tech sector has successfully seized upon the opportunities within. … [Read more...] about crisis and opportunity in the UK tech sector
Australia flags tough new data protection laws this year
Australia could have tough new data protection laws in place this year in an urgent response to a cyberattack that stole from a telecommunications company the personal data of 9.8 million customers, the attorney-general said Thursday.Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the government would make “urgent reforms” to the Privacy Act following the unprecedented hack last week on … [Read more...] about Australia flags tough new data protection laws this year
Tata Motors launches Tiago EV; electric car priced at $10,000
The operating cost of the Tiago EV is expected to be about a seventh of the gasoline version. India's Tata Motors on Wednesday launched an electric model of its popular Tiago hatchback with a sticker price starting from 849,000 rupees ($10,370), making it the most affordable electric vehicle in the country.Tata is the only automaker … [Read more...] about Tata Motors launches Tiago EV; electric car priced at $10,000
Financial Tech News From Cambridge, BNY Mellon, GeoWealth, Orion & More
What You Need to Know Cambridge's new RetireTRAC digital marketing solution is now available to its 3,800-plus advisors and other financial professionals. BNY Mellon is providing Aviva Investors with a fully integrated operating model for certain front-office support services, as well as middle- and back-office activities. GeoWealth makes several upgrades to its TAMP platform … [Read more...] about Financial Tech News From Cambridge, BNY Mellon, GeoWealth, Orion & More
Google To Shutter Gaming Service Stadia
No surprise there. Google admits Stadia gaming service has not gained traction and will closed down on 18 January Alphabet’s Google division is closing down another service, as CEO Pichai continues cost-cutting measures at the search engine giant. Google confirmed it is shuttering its cloud gaming service Stadia that it launched in November 2019 – with … [Read more...] about Google To Shutter Gaming Service Stadia
Nest Cam’s Unique Battery and Solar Power Options
Google’s Nest Cam with battery is a home security camera by Google that offers an innovative portable outdoor/indoor security solution with advanced features at an entry-level price of $179.99. Now, with a product bundle from smart home accessories brand Wasserstein, the Nest Cam can be paired with a new 3.5-Watt Premium Solar Panel priced at $79.99. This Nest Cam … [Read more...] about Nest Cam’s Unique Battery and Solar Power Options