Technology

Beyond Gaming: How Virtual Reality Brings Us Closer

Virtual reality is not just good for gaming. It’s also a tool for developing human connections, says the author of a new book.

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What the End of Net Neutrality Actually Means

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As the Obama era rules end, there are a number of questions surrounding how consumers will be affected and whether additional policy changes may follow.

How Using Algorithms Can Worsen Inequality

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Algorithms used in public service systems can worsen inequality for the most vulnerable, according to a new book.

Will the EU’s GDPR Rules Launch a New Era of Data Protection?

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Companies are likely to extend their compliance with the EU's new GDPR rules globally. But along with new protections come gray areas about implementation, experts say.

Why Digital Transformation Is Key to Argentina’s Future

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Despite its financial ills, Argentina's longer-term economic prospects are looking brighter, thanks to a new generation of leaders who are embracing digital transformation.

Latin America’s Digital Crossroads: Why the Opportunities Are Huge

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More than 70% of Latin America's 600 million residents will have a mobile phone within a couple of years. That makes the region ripe for digital "leapfrogging," says new research.

The Politics of Data Privacy in a Post-Cambridge Analytica World

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The lasting legacy of Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal is the politicization of personal data privacy that will surely intensify, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.

Banks and Fintechs: Adversaries or Partners?

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New digital technologies are redefining the banking and financial services ecosystem. To stay ahead, banks and fintechs globally must leverage each other’s strengths.

How the U.S. Ban on ZTE Could Disrupt Telecom Supply Chains

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The U.S. ban on exports to China’s ZTE is justifiable, but a balance needs to be found to protect trade and technological development, experts say.

Why India’s Online Grocery Battle Is Heating Up

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As e-commerce competition gathers pace in India, players increasingly are looking to get the wallet share of online grocery buyers.

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