MedTech

Pandemic pushes eSIM growth

We all know what SIMs are, Subscriber Identity Modules, or those tiny microchips that keep getting smaller and smaller. SIMS work by receiving a signal from cellphone providers, and then inject that signal into the phone. Enabling users to make calls, send texts, and subscribe to Value Added Services. As technology is in a constant […]

Vaccine misinformation is taking on new life online

It seems the hope of a promising vaccine on the horizon has sparked fear and suspicion in some people’s minds and has caused the spread of vaccine misinformation. The number of people joining such groups and sharing conspiracy theories with those around them is rising at an alarming rate. A poll published by YouGov showed […]

Online education in India achieves record funding

As the pandemic marks it’s one year of existence among us, remote working and studying has become our new reality, throwing online education into the limelight that could place it well within its golden age. As with other countries, the pandemic’s disruptive effect on India’s education sector caused nationwide closures, forcing schools and universities to temporarily shut their doors. These closures have affected 70 percent of the total student population worldwide, […]

The future of virtual events post-pandemic

From virtual conferences hosting up to 10,000 people, to weekly meetups on a company or team level, the virtual communication space has seen a surge during the pandemic. What could the adoption and evolution of online communication tools mean for the future of virtual events? The short answer? They will be there. Virtual events boast […]

The pandemic’s hidden digital divide

The current pandemic has really opened our eyes to the importance of interconnectivity. Lockdowns, curfews, and quarantines helped us realize how our progress and prosperity is a function dependent upon one other, and we can clearly see this on an individual-micro level and on a group-macro level (companies, groups, governments). The larger the company, the […]

UK to rollout first-round of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine

The British Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recently gave the green light to rollout the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for commercial use in the UK. The first batch of vaccines are already making their way to the UK, with 800,000 units expected in the coming days. Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social […]

New technology has made COVID-19 group tests possible

An independent technology and product development company, The Technology Partnership (TTP) has developed CoTest, a pooled screening device for conducting COVID-19 group tests.  The vaccine is coming but when and who will get it first still remains unclear, but what is for sure is that testing cannot stop now, or in the next year at […]

What to expect when returning to work after the pandemic?

Most people seem to agree that life after the pandemic will never be the same. Although clubs, restaurants and cafes will eventually return, and people will resume outdoor activities again, most people remain anxious about returning to work after the pandemic. Business owners should consider the mental wellbeing of their employees. Many feel anxious about […]

China to reopen global travel with QR Code

In an attempt to ease up travel and recover from the pandemic, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a “global mechanism” that utilizes QR codes to open up international travel. Jinping commented that China needs to “further harmonize policies and standards and establish ‘fast tracks’ to facilitate the orderly flow of people.” The QR codes […]

Robotics in the MENA region finds good footing amid virus

As the need for contactless health and safety solutions becomes ever-more essential, robotics in the MENA region is taking off. The forward-thinking startups, students, and entrepreneurial minds have stepped up to meet the growing demand by addressing a complex situation with hands-on solutions. In the UAE, entrepreneur Aswin Sarang, understands that the demand for robotics […]