Feb 27, 2023 · The pace of technological change is much faster now than it has been in the past, according to Our World in Data. It took 2.4 million years for our ancestors to control fire and …

October 1 is the International Day of Older Persons, and this year’s theme is “Digital Equity for All Ages.” As services increasingly go digital, older people risk missing out. Here are six insights …

Feb 9, 2016 · Anyone who has watched the evolution of technology knows that sometimes, clever new technologies emerge and quickly supplant the incumbents, while others may take years …

Sep 17, 2024 · People are living longer and working longer, but employment solutions for workers over 50 are lacking. Research shows how best to support this age group.

Aug 31, 2021 · Technology has paved the way for economic transformation and improved quality of life. But 'creative destruction' can widen the inequality gap in the short-to-medium term. We …

Jan 19, 2021 · Training goes a long way to abating the fear surrounding new technology. Last year, JD organised classes for the elderly on how to use digital devices, starting with basics …

Jun 8, 2015 · The technology is here. But the jobs are nowhere to be found. Thanks to the efficiency of the internet and automated systems, productivity and GDP have grown during the …

Apr 15, 2024 · Our discarded phones and appliances create an ever-growing global mountain of e-waste, but several recycling initiatives are helping tackle the challenge.

Jul 6, 2016 · The fact that enterprises use new technologies to enhance their competitiveness makes it difficult for the general public to separate technology from its uses – for better or for …

Jan 13, 2020 · The mobile ecosystem has transformed millions of lives. Today, nine out of 10 adults around the world own a mobile device, which can often be used to conduct business, …