The rollout of 5G is unlocking a whole new world of possibilities for society. Not just an improved network connection, 5G is likely to enable life-altering advancements that were once the stuff of science fiction. But while network speeds and availability of 5G have been making headlines, it is also important to understand 5G early adopter emerging expectations and how they perceive the 5G network experience. With that in mind, Ericsson Consumer and Market Insight report titled Five ways to a better 5G uncovers key trends influencing the adoption, usage and perception of consumers towards 5G. Details inside.     Well, there’s no denying that a result of the isolation that individuals have endured due to the pandemic include feelings of loneliness and depression. To help those experiencing these types of feelings, technologists, researchers and healthcare workers are tapping into the benefits of using “robot friends” and VR for loneliness. Check out Expert Opinion column to know what IEEE experts have to say about these emerging technologies.   Considering that pharmaceutical companies around the globe have been working rigorously to develop newer drugs to effectively counter a dramatic rise in the number of novel disease outbreaks globally, our Guest Columnist Sonit Jain, CEO of GajShield Infotech explained why cybersecurity is becoming a top priority for drug makers more than ever.   Also, don’t forget to check out the Meet The Founder section where Co-founders Arfa Rehman and Scott Gorman shared details about their app “Caria” — a personalized guide to help menopausal women understand menopausal changes and manage their symptoms.