In a world of deepfakes, this billion-dollar startup wants you to trust AI-powered ID checksDeepfake technology poses significant challenges for consumer authentication and verification. One fast-growing startup hopes that AI can also be a solution.March 10, 2022 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Banking is broken. This small FinTech startup plans to fix itAs monolithic IT systems keep incumbent banks stuck in the past, one Estonian FinTech is getting ready to ride the next wave of digital finance.July 19, 2021 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Back to work? Why your next office could be a soundproof podThe coronavirus pandemic has led to a radical re-imagining of work. One company believes the office of the future could be anywhere – from cafés to metro stations and other public spaces – and hopes its soundproof pods prove it.June 23, 2021 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
This tiny country keeps on creating tech unicorns. Here's how it does itInvestments in Estonian startups are growing fast and the country of just 1.3 million people has produced already its fifth unicorn.April 26, 2021 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
How software developers and engineers worldwide linked up to take on coronavirusWhat started as a hackathon in Estonia turned into something much bigger.May 7, 2020 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
'Faster than filling up with gas': These ultracapacitors will change electric cars, says startupSkeleton Technologies says in 3 to 5 years its ultracapacitors can provide the range for an average daily EV drive.March 20, 2020 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Startup powerhouse: Why Estonia needs more developers, tech talent in jobs boomEstonia's startups are racing to hire but they're plagued by a shortage of skilled tech labor.October 24, 2019 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Estonia's new e-residency security focus: 'You can't launder money with a digital ID'Instead of the goal of gaining 10 million e-residents by 2025, Estonia is now focusing on security and usability.July 9, 2019 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Estonia's e-revolution rolls on: Now it's first in Europe with cross-border e-prescriptionsFinnish digital prescriptions are now valid in neighboring Estonia, thanks to an EU health data initiative.April 30, 2019 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Online voting: Now Estonia teaches the world a lesson in electronic electionsIn this month's Estonian parliamentary elections, a whopping 44 percent of the ballot was cast using e-voting.March 8, 2019 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation