New Security Challenges And Opportunities Posed By Smart Cities

There is requirement for diligent governance of municipal technology with the integration of connected technologies in smart cities as such cities strive to function more efficiently and enhance its q1uality of service. A new research on smart cities conducted by ISACA identifies a number of crucial aspects for consideration with respect to issues of security…

Living Muscles Integrated Into Robots By Japanese Researchers

Living muscle tissue have been integrated into robots to create a dexterous cyborg by a group of Japanese engineers. The results of the project that was undertaken by the engineers was published this week in the journal Science Robotics. In this study, individual muscle precursor cells are first transformed to muscle-cell-filled sheets and then it…

‘Criminal Cartel’ Charges Slapped Against ANZ, Deutsche Bank And Citigroup In Australia

An announcement made by the consumer watchdog of Australia claims that prosecution under criminal cartel charges would be initiated against financial institutions and banks including the ANZ, Deutsche Bank and Citigroup. The case dates back to 2015 and pertains to the banks arranging to sell A$2.5 billion (£1.4 billion; $1.9 billion) worth of ANZ shares.…