Data Security, AI at CES, and the Reality of Quantum Computing

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We’re excited to share practical tech tips, updates on what’s happening in the industry, and stories about how businesses are solving real challenges with technology.

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Check If Your Data Is Safe: The Risks of Ignoring Data Security

Over 64% of internet users globally have had their credentials exposed in data breaches, often without realizing it.

This can lead to identity theft, financial loss, and unauthorized access to your accounts.

You can check if your data has been compromised by using a tool called Have I Been Pwned.

Fun fact: The largest data breach occurred in 2013, when over 3 billion Yahoo accounts were compromised, exposing sensitive user data.

Tip: Protect your accounts by using a password manager like 1Password to generate and store strong, unique passwords securely.

CES 2025: What You Need to Know About AI Innovations

CES, or the Consumer Electronics Show, is one of the world’s largest technology trade shows, where companies unveil cutting-edge innovations.

This year, it was full of products claiming to be “AI-powered,” but not all of them live up to the label.

Some companies are using “AI” as a buzzword to make their products seem more advanced, even when the technology behind them is basic or unrelated to artificial intelligence.

That said, there are some exciting standouts:

• Roborock’s Latest Robot Vacuum: A model with a robotic arm to physically move obstacles for better cleaning.

• Dreame’s Ultra X50: A vacuum with legs to navigate higher floor transitions, solving a common household problem.

Here’s a closer look at what’s worth watching: CES Coverage

Meta Is Changing Its Approach to Fact-Checking

Risky or Revolutionary?

Meta recently replaced its fact-checking program with “Community Notes,” a system where users collaboratively provide context to flagged posts.

Previously, Meta worked with third-party fact-checkers to verify content accuracy.

What does a 30% increase in flagged post engagement mean? While it shows users are engaging with flagged posts, it raises questions about the reliability of crowd-sourced content moderation.

Will it combat misinformation effectively—or amplify it?

Read more about the challenges ahead.

Quantum Computing: 20 Years Away, But Progressing

Nvidia’s CEO predicts practical quantum computing is still 15–30 years off due to challenges like qubit instability and high error rates.

Despite this, the quantum computing market is expected to grow from $470M in 2021 to $4.7B by 2030.

Industries like finance and healthcare could see breakthroughs in encryption, optimization, and drug discovery. Staying informed now ensures readiness when the technology matures.

Read more about what’s next for Quantum Computing.

The Netherlands and Nvidia Partner to Build Europe’s AI Hub

The Dutch government and Nvidia are collaborating to establish a cutting-edge AI research facility, marking a major step forward for Europe’s tech ecosystem.

This partnership is set to accelerate innovation across industries by providing advanced hardware, data processing power, and AI expertise.

Why This Matters:

• Europe’s AI market is expected to grow at a 37.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), reaching $203 billion by 2030. Access to Nvidia’s high-performance computing tools could be a catalyst for achieving this growth.

• AI already contributes to advancements in healthcare, agriculture, and clean energy—three sectors critical to Europe’s sustainability goals.

• The collaboration will make AI research more accessible to startups and researchers, helping Europe compete with global tech hubs like Silicon Valley and Shenzhen.

Read the full story and discover the potential impact.

Case Study: Measuring and Analysing How Attendees Travel to Circuit Zandvoort During Race Week

Managing travel for 350,000 attendees is tough—but achieving 99% sustainable travel? That’s groundbreaking.

We built a real-time data platform combining AI sensors, live transport APIs, and manual systems to track and optimize travel to Circuit Zandvoort.

With over 40,000 data points processed daily, The platform enabled precise tracking of how attendees traveled to the race track.

Want to read how tech made it happen? Read the Full Case Study

What are APIs and Why are They Important?

API stands for “Application Programming Interface.”
APIs enable different software systems to communicate and share information.

Every app on your phone uses an API to connect to a server:

• Grocery delivery apps fetch available products through APIs.

• Uber, Lyft, and Bolt use APIs to calculate distances and prices.

• Weather apps retrieve data from weather sources via APIs.

How can APIs benefit me?

APIs let you leverage others’ data to create better services. For example:

Imagine you want to build a web app to calculate how much electricity your solar panels will generate on a given day.

To do this, you’d connect to a weather company API for real-time weather data.

Once your app makes the calculation, you could even create your own API to share this new data with others. Learn more here

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