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The world of Blockchain
By allowing digital information to be distributed but not copied, blockchain technology created the backbone of a new type of internet. Originally devised for the digital currency the international community is now finding other potential uses for the technology.
Initiative Q: Is it the Next Big Digital Currency?
Could free units of a new digital currency end up being worth thousands of dollars?
Initiative Q, which is aggressively marketing itself on social media,...
Internet of Things: Threat to national security and privacy?
We all know personal devices can be hacked, but a whole country’s security could be at risk too. With the rise of the so-called Internet of Things (IoT), and against the backdrop of cyberwarfare, digital surveillance and digital subversion, the risk to national security is increasing. Earlier this year the head of the UK National Cyber Security Centre publicly stated that a major cyber-attack on the country’s essential services was a question of “when, not if”.
The IoT comprises of the billions...
Sigfox CONNECT: An event which leaves an impression
This year, join us in Berlin to be part of the Sigfox Connect experience. Discover a fantastic line-up of speakers across the two days, workshops and an exceptional exhibition area.
The entire Sigfox ecosystem will be there, including worldwide Sigfox operators, clients, device makers, distributors, start-ups, universities and many others!
Since 2010, Sigfox has embraced the mission to “give voice to the physical world” by connecting objects together. With this event we take a step further and start connecting...
4D printing: The next evolution of 3D printing
The next step of 3D printing is taking a leap forward. Incorporating the tedious mechanical programming steps directly into the 3-D printing process, the new 4D printer can now print complex multi-material self arranging objects.
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