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COVID-19 Antigen test – as fast as a pregnancy test

The Food and Drug administration of the United Sates authorized the emergency use of the first COVID-19 antigen test to detect the molecules responsible for stimulating an immune response against COVID-19. The test is a fast and efficient way to test for antigens in a similar fashion to a pregnancy test – but using oral […]

Could COVID-19 technology backfire on us?

The sudden widespread use of technology as a result of the pandemic may put us in a complicated situation later down the road. Countries with no prior infrastructure for certain technologies have had to adapt over a short time, causing both disruption and advancement. Could COVID-19 technology backfire on us? Working from home, remote meetings, […]

The rise of Hong Kong’s FinTech industry

Hong Kong is committed to the growth of their fintech sector. With a national GDP of $341.4bn, the city is fast becoming a hub for digital transformation. The rapid advancements in technology has led to the rise in fintech innovation and online banking methods which has supported consumer needs amid the pandemic. The latest report […]

3 ways that technology will enhance banking services

Technology is fundamental to the retention of customers, for one simple reason. Technology facilitates and drives the development of services, expected by the tech savvy client. People are always looking for ways to make their payment processes faster, safer and more convenient. Fintech adoption has rapidly escalated amid the pandemic, which has meant that banking […]

What Covid-19 means for future medical technology

Future medical technology is nowhere near floatation tubes or de-aging machines. What the world is seeing however, is a shift towards the beginnings of technologies unearthed by the ongoing pandemic that could act as seeds for more radical innovations later on. As some countries attempt to ease certain areas of the lockdown to pump some […]

DDos: an unlawful tool used to silence activists

Participating in a protest and sharing your views on the Internet are considered a human right. Based on domestic law, authorities shut down the internet in order to silence protestors. However, in late May 2020, cyber-attacks were used to silence activists especially those working in anti-racism organizations. Since George Floyd’s death, anti-racists groups and government […]

What Covid-19 means for future medical technology

Future medical technology is nowhere near floatation tubes or de-aging machines. What the world is seeing however, is a shift towards the beginnings of technologies unearthed by the ongoing pandemic that could act as seeds for more radical innovations later on. As some countries attempt to ease certain areas of the lockdown to pump some […]

WHO Academy Launch Idea Gathering Platform

WHO Academy, the esteemed learning center scheduled to launch early next year, is set to amplify learning for impact through several digital and face to face courses, reaching millions of healthcare workers and others worldwide via the latest technologies and advancements in learning science. As a fundamental part of their efforts, WHO Academy is working […]