Smart Clothing: Timeline
Progress on the development of smart clothing has been erratic.
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Smart Clothing: Regulatory Trends
Despite investment from major brands like Google, Levi’s, and Under Armour, smart clothing has grown...
Smart Clothing: Macroeconomic Trends
Smart clothing is in its infancy but will become a $1bn market by 2023.
Smart Clothing: Technology Trends
Smart clothing products are essentially electronic devices designed to communicate with connected devices (like smartphones)...
Drones in Construction: Drone Trends
Drones have the ability to drastically reduce costs and improve efficiency on large construction sites.
Drones in Construction: Regulatory Trends
The enthusiastic adoption of drone technology by both individuals and enterprises faces regulatory barriers in many countries, driven by a combination of security and safety concerns.
Drones in Construction: Macroeconomic Trends
The government sector (including the military) is the primary market for drones, followed by the consumer segment.
Virtual sterling? Bank of England ponders digital currency
The world of banking is poised for a step-change as many central banks ponder the introduction of a digital currency, and among those leading discussions is the Bank of England.
CTO Talk: Q&A with Forescout’s Robert McNutt
Robert McNutt is the CTO of Forescout, a cybersecurity company that specialises in protecting the 'enterprise of things'.
Amazon Halo: Will the company’s foray into the wearables market be a success?
Amazon has officially entered the wearable device market, with the launch of its new wellness service Amazon Halo, which combines "a suite of AI-powered health tools" with the Amazon Halo Band.
CBDCs and cross-border payments: Are central bank digital currencies the future?
As central banks look to the future, they are increasingly exploring the potential of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to improve speed, transparency and efficiency. But one area where CBDCs…
