All articles by Greg Noone

Greg Noone

Greg Noone is the editor of Tech Monitor. His work has also appeared in The Atlantic, The Guardian and Outside.

Towards the quantum internet

The foundations are being laid for distributing quantum computing on a global scale.

The (cable) war in the Pacific

Citing security concerns, the US and its allies have blocked several attempts by China to fund new subsea internet cables.

AI vs misinformation: Fighting lies with machines

UK start-up Logically harnesses AI to track and trace misinformation. Could it help end fake news?

‘The apotheosis of ownership’: What is the future of NFTs?

NFTs promise artists a new way to connect with their audience and a valuable income stream. But are they here to stay?

How the pandemic gave cybercriminals the advantage

Lockdown disrupted the traditional model of cybersecurity. Hybrid working is breaking it completely.

Can DAOs bring true democracy to corporate life?

Distributed autonomous organisations promise a collegiate alternative to traditional corporate hierarchies. Do they mean an end to office politics?

The case against bitcoin: Why governments are cracking down on crypto

Countries including Turkey, Nigeria and Vietnam have restricted or banned cryptocurrencies. Will the US be next?

Smile for the camera: Can AI detect our emotions?

Researchers hope an online game will spark a debate about the validity of ‘emotion recognition’ technology.

Unexpected face in the bagging area: The rise of facial recognition in retail

Retailers are embracing facial recognition to enhance security and smooth the payment process. Is this good business or nightmarish surveillance?

Police use of drones is setting the stage for private sector deployments

Law enforcement agencies are enthusiastic first adoptors of drone technology. What precedents are they setting for the conduct of corporate UAVs in our skies?