All articles by Tom Ball

Tom Ball

Google cashes in on AI neural network startup

Google is a highly influential force in the progress of artificial intelligence, driving innovation as the technology’s popularity increases.

7 of the most outrageous IoT devices

Have you heard of any of these unusual IoT devices? Do you find them exciting or unnerving?

Scottish MPs hit by “brute-force” cyber attack

The “brute-force” method of attack was used recently against Westminster, proving that an attack does not need to be sophisticated to cause significant damage.

GDPR and market boom to send IT security spending soaring – Gartner

This spending increase is a good sign that organisations are preparing for major regulatory changes like GDPR.

Cloud video is a $40bn opportunity there for the taking, says new BlueJeans CEO

Can BlueJeans hold its own against the towering forms of Microsoft, Google and Cisco in the video conferencing space?

UK students earn top marks from Microsoft for drone safety solution

Could this technological development for drone safety reinvigorate plans for their commercial use?

AI and VR lead the way as 2017 top tech trends – Gartner

Digital platforms are one of the top three megatrends, and this is because they will form the foundation for the implementation of new, innovative technologies.

“Hate-spawned violence in Charlottesville” leads Intel CEO to quit Trump advisory council

Three resignations have taken place in light of President Trump’s response to the political violence in Charlottesville.

Top 10 players in Artificial Intelligence

The AI space is a crowded arena, but not all are solely focussed on competing, as many are providing research to the benefit of all.

Disorder in the ranks as IoT soldiers hacked in UK competition

Soldiers face the greatest risks already, and now they are at risk of losing critical support at the hands of formidable hackers.