James O'Malley
The return of smart glasses: Can we see past AR's flaws this time?
augmented reality (AR)
The return of smart glasses: Can we see past AR's flaws this time?
Although augmented reality glasses were roundly rejected years ago, attitudes might now be changing
16 Sep 2022
Three wants to merge its way to 5G dominance
Network & Internet
Three wants to merge its way to 5G dominance
As mobile networks complain of crippling 5G costs, will fewer networks mean higher prices?
28 Jul 2022
Swift exit: How the world cut off Russian banks
finance
Swift exit: How the world cut off Russian banks
We explore the inner workings of the Swift network that controls world banking
24 Jun 2022
Short circuit: Will the chip shortage end this year?
components
Short circuit: Will the chip shortage end this year?
With tech remaining in short supply, we explore whether the industry can get supply chains up and running any time soon
25 May 2022
What is Web3 and will it revolutionise the internet again?
Network & Internet
What is Web3 and will it revolutionise the internet again?
The third generation of the web promises to put us in control of our data – but not everybody is convinced
27 Apr 2022
Big tech's internal uprising
Business strategy
Big tech's internal uprising
Whether it's over military tech or social issues, major tech companies are struggling to cope with mutiny in ranks
3 Feb 2022
Why COVID passports are grounded
Technology
Why COVID passports are grounded
What are the knotty technical and political issues around health passes for travel?
22 Dec 2021
Will Britain’s “right to repair” law fix anything?
Hardware
Will Britain’s “right to repair” law fix anything?
A new law is designed to make it easier to mend broken tech, but experts say it doesn’t go far enough
2 Dec 2021
Counting the consequences of cyber attacks
cyber warfare
Counting the consequences of cyber attacks
How can governments respond to the growing risk of online attacks by hostile nations?
5 Nov 2021
Linux on Mars!
Linux
Linux on Mars!
Open-source software on the Perseverance mission is helping NASA explore a GNU world
18 Aug 2021