Emerging Technology

How remote work will improve lives — and destroy cities

The absence of tech and other workers is crushing city budgets and services, which could cause a chain reaction leading to the decay and shrinking of urban centers.

Why meetings don’t work anymore

It's time to talk about the elephant in the meeting room.

Here comes the ‘destination workplace.’

Competition in office spaces for remote workers will result in breathtaking choices and a world of creative options.

Why remote work will lead to greater success

It's time to let go of collaboration bias and embrace the power of deep work.

It’s time to imagine the new workplace

People are ready to go back to the office, but is the office ready for them? Experts weigh in on how they believe a global health crisis will transform how we work.

Are augmented and virtual reality finally gaining traction?

COVID-19 was a game-changer for videoconferencing. Virtual worlds may be the logical next step.

Wearables get their killer app: saving you from killer viruses

Until now, smart watches, rings and glasses offered useful features, but were optional -- that's changing fast. Soon our lives and businesses will depend on them.

Meet Meena: Why you’ll want to hire this Google chatbot

Google reports a breakthrough in chatbot technology -- it's the perfect idea for replacing its own Google Assistant ... and search. (And read on to judge Meena's joke-telling ability.)

Can digital help rejuvenate Britain’s trade unions?

University spinouts: what are the benefits of the system and how does it work?