Research into how far we can trust robots will be undertaken in Edinburgh, writes JULENA DRUMI Robots used to be part of fantasy fiction, appearing in a futuristic stories, either as friendly machines or alien enemies. Now they are all around us, undertaking labour-intensive work in factories, and increasingly as interactive assistants. Talking robots – […]
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Thinking about a retail revolution
A not-for-profit centre offering locally-made products may help draw shoppers back to the high street, writes JULENA DRUMI If the high street is failing, re-think it. Reject uniformity and identikit streets. Instead, choose original and local. It’s the mantra behind a not-for-profit business that has moved into one of Scotland’s most fashionable retail streets to […]
Redefining the future of work
A new study says changes in working patterns must be factored into policy decisions, writes JULENA DRUMI Coronavirus and the lockdown has turned many people’s working lives upside down and now it’s been confirmed that the massive shift in working arrangements that has taken place since March this year is here to stay. The most […]
Napier seeking to unlock the tactics of ransomware attackers
Napier University is building a reputation in the cybersecurity spin-out ecosystem and now believes it has the next game-changer, writes JULENA DRUMI It’s the nightmare scenario for any internet business. Criminals not only disabling the entire operating system, but demanding payment to restore access. Ransomware – malware that encrypts files coupled with a menacing condition […]
Travelling less and travelling better – holidays in the post-Covid world
Scotland needs to ‘reset’ its product around the changes in tourist behaviour, writes JULENA DRUMI Quiet streets, empty hotel rooms and desolate airports tell the story of tourism in 2020 amid predictions that the industry will see more casualties next season without more government help. Unless it helps itself. While pressure will be applied to […]