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Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain.

First published by | July 29, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Can you trust FaceApp with your face?

Everyone is talking about FaceApp - the app that can edit photos of people's faces to show younger or older versions of themselves.

First published by | July 18, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Elon Musk reveals brain-hacking plans

NeuraLink, a company set up by Elon Musk to explore ways to connect the human brain to a computer interface, has applied to US regulators to start trialling its device on humans.

First published by | July 17, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Gender equality in AI research going backwards, study finds

Nesta finds proportion of female AI researchers was higher in the mid-1990s – although universities fare better than tech firms

First published by | July 17, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Facebook ‘to be fined $5bn over Cambridge Analytica scandal’

US regulators have approved a record $5bn (£4bn) fine on Facebook to settle an investigation into data privacy violations, reports in US media say.

First published by | July 15, 2019 | Business & Politics, Science & Technology | 0 responses

North Korea develops software to teach ideology

North Korea has developed software designed to teach ideology to party members and workers, according to North Korean party daily Rodong Sinmun.

First published by | July 11, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

AI pilot ‘sees’ runway and lands automatically

An automatic pilot has landed a plane using image-recognition artificial intelligence to locate the runway.

First published by | July 8, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Google lets destroyed Lion of Mosul roar again

Google has recreated an ancient statue destroyed by the Islamic State group in 2015, using crowd-sourced pictures and 3D printing.

First published by | July 2, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Samsung TVs should be regularly virus-checked, the company says

Samsung has advised owners of its latest TVs to run regular virus scans

First published by | June 17, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Google’s AR animals entertain Android users

Google is rolling out a tool that lets Android users view moving animals which make sounds in augmented reality through their device's camera.

First published by | June 14, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses