Swiss authorities have launched a contact-tracing app it hopes will stymie the spread of Coronavirus – the first to use Google and Apple’s tracing API. “SwissCovid”, currently in its pilot phase, will…
For Yossi Yamin, Space Lab Technician, The Sky was Never the Limit
Many of the world’s most amazing experiments aren’t even carried out on earth. The International Space Station (ISS) is home to some striking research, including the creation of the universe’s coldest place;…
Nomos System: Becoming the Internet of Things’ “Universal Interpreter”
There are now around 20 billion connected devices worldwide: just under three for every human being on earth. To say 2018 is the “year of IoT” is a bit like claiming Donald…
At Davos, Tech Prepares for a Year of Self-Reflection
Ordinary the World Economic Forum, in the snow-capped Swiss town of Davos, is an opportunity for tech’s leading lights to puff out their chests and lay bold claims to society’s future. Not…
Davos Offers a Platform for Tech Contrition – and a Rare Call for Regulation
The World Economic Forum is underway in its Swiss home of Davos. And the event, which is marked by its star-studded attendees from the worlds of business and politics, has provided some…
Transparency and Diversity Key for SpotMe’s Software Success
When SpotMe was founded it had a bold vision: to develop a handheld device of its own. It was 2001, and the Lausanne, Switzerland-based firm had just spun out of the Swiss…
Big Corporations Have Made Switzerland the World’s Innovation Capital – Can it Become a Startup Hub Too?
To say Switzerland has a reputation for innovation would be an understatement. Since 2008 it has ranked first on the Global Innovation Index eight of nine times. It also has the highest…
CodeCheck Founders: “Our Biggest Challenge was Language”
CodeCheck is a Zurich-based startup that aims to streamline the shopping process, and better inform consumers about the contents of items such as food, household goods and cosmetics through verification by third…