Google has unveiled the next generation of its Atlas, its bipedal robot capable of carring 10lb boxes and stoically picking itself up after being toppled by a hockey stick.
The company that’s successfully predicted the Best Picture Oscar winner for the last 3 years – by analysing web surfing habits of people with similar demographics to Oscar voters – has released its 2016 prediction. And the winner is…
Mark Zuckerberg made a surprise appearance at Samsung’s Mobile World Congress event, touting the rise of virtual reality and Facebook’s new social VR team. Appearing on stage as the audience removed their VR helmets after a Samsung demo (see video captured below), Zuckerberg also revealed that Facebook will be bringing its dynamic streaming technology for … [Read more…]
Magazine New Scientist is launching a four-day festival exploring how science, technology and engineering drive the economy, culture and improve lives.
Super-skyscrapers which will dwarf the Shard, under water bubble cities and origami furniture are all likely to be reality in 100 years’ time, according to a new report.
Google has put its Artificial Intelligence lead engineer John Giannandrea in charge of its search operations, signalling the growing role of machine learning inside the company.
The Independent and Independent on Sunday newspapers in the UK are to cease publication and go online only, in the starkest sign yet of the pressure on the print industry.
The Metropolitan Police in the UK is considering using eagles to take out drones operated by criminals, according to a news report.
Google has a new top secret project by the same team that brought us Project Loon, deliver ultra-fast 5G internet from solar drones, according to new reports.
A new initiative looking for digital solutions for the global refugee crisis is calling on tech firm to submit their ideas, ahead of a conference at 10 Downing Street this week.