Meet Daisy, the ‘AI granny’ taking on telephone scammers Posted December 21, 2024 ‘AI granny’ Daisy is the latest weapon in the fight against phone scammers. This AI-powered bot, developed by UK telecom company Virgin Media O2, is designed to outsmart frauds…
Cello-playing robot performs with symphony orchestra Posted November 24, 2024 The world’s first joint performance by a symphony orchestra and a robot playing a cello took place in Sweden. The joint performance piece entitled ‘Veer’ was created for the ro…
Hungarian researchers unveil autonomous drone swarm technology Posted November 17, 2024 Moving in a dense cloud, like a flock of birds in flight, 100 drones maneuver through the night sky in an open field just outside Hungary’s capital. It’s the result of more than a…
The robotic arms that have learned to copy an artist’s brush strokes Posted November 2, 2024 As AI continues to evolve, the line between human and machine is blurring in the art world. One artist has taught a robot to copy her brush strokes so they can paint together. …
How a robotic dog that fire blasts weeds could help curb pesticide use in agriculture Posted October 19, 2024 A canine-like Spot robot could provide the answer to harmful pesticides. Forever a problem child for environmentalists, the UN has long been keen to minimize their impact. Pestici…
The world of VR made a reality for rural Kenyan children Posted October 12, 2024 A group of youngsters from a community in Kiambu, Kenya is experiencing the world of VR headsets for the first time. Gathered in their village hall, it’s clear many of them don…
App offers Australian diners solution to restaurant background noise Posted September 28, 2024 An Australian app is setting out to help diners tired of battling background noise when they visit restaurants. The app allows users to search and review restaurants based on nois…
The soft and stretchable ‘jelly batteries’ that could be implanted in humans to treat health conditions Posted September 7, 2024 Soft and stretchable jelly-like strips could be the key to providing electric power on and even inside human bodies. Scientists at the University of Cambridge say the stretchabili…
Inside world’s first ‘cobot hub’ Posted June 29, 2024 The world’s first “cobot hub” has opened in Denmark’s third-largest city, Odense. The new $45 million headquarters for Teradyne-owned Universal Robots and MiR (Mobile Industria…
Flying cars could become a reality in Tokyo as city carries out first demo Posted June 16, 2024 A ‘flying car’ has lifted off for the first time in Tokyo, in front of dozens of spectators gathered to watch what could be the future of the automobile. And as regulations are fi…
AI robot monitors the health of tulips in fields Posted April 20, 2024 An artificial intelligence robot called Theo is a new high-tech weapon in the battle to root out disease from Dutch tulip fields. The robot, which checks each plant and kills dise…
Bendy phones and satellite connectivity – new handsets showcased at Barcelona’s MWC Posted March 23, 2024 Want to see mobile phones of the future? Then Barcelona is the place to be. At this year’s Mobile World Congress tech show, smaller brands are trying to find novel ways to stan…
Researchers look at alternative sources of rubber Posted March 16, 2024 Katrina Cornish, a professor at Ohio State University who studies rubber alternatives, raises dandelions and the desert shrub guayule in greenhouses at the Ohio Agricultural Resea…
Remotely driven car rental service launches in Las Vegas Posted February 17, 2024 Self-driving cars might have stalled, but now remote or “teledriving” tech is in the fast lane. German teledriving company Vay launched its first commercial service on January …
From selfie mirrors that predict risk of disease to gadgets to help the elderly, health tech is big trend at CES Posted February 10, 2024 From gadgets for the elderly to selfie mirrors that can predict the risk of heart attack, health tech is a big trend at this year’s CES tech show. The innovations make monitoring …
Artificial intelligence dominates Las Vegas tech show CES Posted February 4, 2024 Artificial intelligence was set to dominate the annual Las Vegas technology show CES, with more than 130,000 attendees expected to crowd convention center halls when doors opened …
Robot helps seniors fight loneliness; it converses, plays music and gives virtual tours Posted January 21, 2024 Some American senior citizens have a new companion to help them combat loneliness — a robot. Joyce Loazia lives alone, but when she returns to her apartment at a suburban Fort …
Indoor fish farms in the US mimic salmon’s natural environment Posted December 17, 2023 Aquaculture has been the fastest-growing food sector in the world for decades, and people now eat more farmed fish than wild fish. The industry has had to grow. Demand for seaf…
How smart tech is transforming beekeeping Posted October 28, 2023 An Israeli tech start-up is hoping to help beekeepers maintain their bee colonies with a smart touch. Using sensors and real-time data analysis, the tech allows keepers to trac…
Indoor farms bloom despite challenges Posted October 14, 2023 Eden Green Technology is one of the latest crop of indoor farming companies seeking their fortunes with green factories meant to pump out harvests of fresh produce all year long. …
From cargo police scooters to smaller e-bike motors, urban mobility has its place at the Munich motor show Posted October 8, 2023 Munich’s cycle paths are busier than usual in the city center. During the motor show, called IAA Mobility, people can test ride all kinds of bikes from the companies who make them…
The foldable phone that turns into a bespoke clutch-style purse Posted October 1, 2023 Fashion has fused with tech in a new phone that can be worn like a handbag. It’s the latest concept design by Chinese manufacturer Honor. Could this be the future of phones? Th…
Solar panel recycling industry takes shape in U.S. Posted September 2, 2023 Solar panels are a greener way of generating energy. But when they get old, how can you dispose of them without harming the environment? A plant in Arizona is finding ways to recy…
Meat from cultivated animal cells can be sold in the U.S. for the 1st time Posted July 23, 2023 Chicken grown from animal cells, not from slaughtered birds, can now be sold in the U.S., after the Agriculture Department issued approvals to California firms Upside Foods and Go…
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 ‘Vision Pro’ goggles Posted July 9, 2023 Apple unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter’s ability to popularize new-fangl…
Busy U.S. cargo port tests autonomous robot street sweepers Posted June 17, 2023 One of the busiest seaports in the U.S. is testing electric driverless autonomous street sweepers to clean parking lots, warehouses and garages. The Port Authority of New York …
Children in Nairobi learn coding for a tech future Posted June 4, 2023 In the sprawling slums of Kibera, a computer programmer is equipping children from low-income backgrounds with technological skills. 29-year-old Renice Owino, is the founder of…