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- Technology is driving a new industrial revolution and artificial intelligence will have far-reaching effects on society that we are only beginning to appreciate
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Early image at this year’s event in California, shows ‘Star Wars’ actor Mark Hamill in background of Twitter post
Early image at this year’s event in California, shows ‘Star Wars’ actor Mark Hamill in background of Twitter post
Educational innovation comes amid efforts by the world’s second-largest economy to roll out AI into all walks of life.
Educational innovation comes amid efforts by the world’s second-largest economy to roll out AI into all walks of life.
The artificial intelligence robot named ‘Xin Xiaomeng’ sported a short haircut and wore a pink blouse.
The artificial intelligence robot named ‘Xin Xiaomeng’ sported a short haircut and wore a pink blouse.
China is promoting the development of artificial intelligence chips with an eye on the increasing popularity of Internet of Things.
China is promoting the development of artificial intelligence chips with an eye on the increasing popularity of Internet of Things.
Chip maker’s financing comes as China is working to shake off its dependency on US$200 billion of annual chip imports
Chip maker’s financing comes as China is working to shake off its dependency on US$200 billion of annual chip imports
Companies, including iPhone manufacturer Foxconn, are turning to robots with around 100 million workers in China’s manufacturing industry under threat.
Companies, including iPhone manufacturer Foxconn, are turning to robots with around 100 million workers in China’s manufacturing industry under threat.
Technology-driven hotels are revolutionising hospitality experiences for guests who are happy to swipe, talk to robots or take a ‘holiday on the moon’
Technology-driven hotels are revolutionising hospitality experiences for guests who are happy to swipe, talk to robots or take a ‘holiday on the moon’
To stay at the top of the tycoon pile, developers are quickly diversifying, embracing the government’s new pet industry – tech.
To stay at the top of the tycoon pile, developers are quickly diversifying, embracing the government’s new pet industry – tech.
There is no ‘conclusive evidence’ that more jobs are being lost than created, according to think tank the Luohan Academy
There is no ‘conclusive evidence’ that more jobs are being lost than created, according to think tank the Luohan Academy
Talking machines and companion robots were everywhere at the CES 2019 tech convention in Las Vegas, but a rumoured Amazon Echo bot could soon give them all a run for their money.
Talking machines and companion robots were everywhere at the CES 2019 tech convention in Las Vegas, but a rumoured Amazon Echo bot could soon give them all a run for their money.
The technology is gaining traction in a range of consumer electronic products, cars, and retail and hotel services
The technology is gaining traction in a range of consumer electronic products, cars, and retail and hotel services
Lovot is also equipped with three cameras – 180-degree, depth and temperature – to map and navigate the surrounding environment. It can remember as many as 1,000 people and distinguish up to 100 at the same time
Lovot is also equipped with three cameras – 180-degree, depth and temperature – to map and navigate the surrounding environment. It can remember as many as 1,000 people and distinguish up to 100 at the same time
Shenzhen’s supply chain, logistics support and speed are some of the reasons Chinese entrepreneur Zhe Zhang is choosing to bring his tech dream home.
Shenzhen’s supply chain, logistics support and speed are some of the reasons Chinese entrepreneur Zhe Zhang is choosing to bring his tech dream home.
Russia state television praised the ‘modern’ tech despite photos revealing actor in costume.
Russia state television praised the ‘modern’ tech despite photos revealing actor in costume.
China’s cutting-edge industry is forced to adopt wait-and-see approach to growth.
China’s cutting-edge industry is forced to adopt wait-and-see approach to growth.
Whiz, an autonomous floor-cleaning machine for businesses, will be available in Japan in February
Whiz, an autonomous floor-cleaning machine for businesses, will be available in Japan in February
What Nepal lacks in tech infrastructure the engineers made up for in ingenuity – Ginger’s sleek-looking plastic body was painted in a neighbourhood car workshop
What Nepal lacks in tech infrastructure the engineers made up for in ingenuity – Ginger’s sleek-looking plastic body was painted in a neighbourhood car workshop
Production is expected to begin by the end of 2020 and annual capacity will be around 100,000 robots, ABB says
Production is expected to begin by the end of 2020 and annual capacity will be around 100,000 robots, ABB says
South Korea is pioneering new AI applications, with robots on trial at Incheon airport, but will these flights of futuristic fancy provide valuable public services or pose a dystopian threat to society?
South Korea is pioneering new AI applications, with robots on trial at Incheon airport, but will these flights of futuristic fancy provide valuable public services or pose a dystopian threat to society?
Houston’s City Council on Wednesday updated one local ordinance to specifically ban individuals from having sex with an ‘anthropomorphic device,’ a device that resembles a human being, at a sexually-oriented business.
Houston’s City Council on Wednesday updated one local ordinance to specifically ban individuals from having sex with an ‘anthropomorphic device,’ a device that resembles a human being, at a sexually-oriented business.
Kinky S Dolls, a Canadian firm, is targeting Houston as the first market in a planned US expansion. But there is firm resistance from a Christian anti-sex trafficking and anti-pornography group and the city’s mayor.
Kinky S Dolls, a Canadian firm, is targeting Houston as the first market in a planned US expansion. But there is firm resistance from a Christian anti-sex trafficking and anti-pornography group and the city’s mayor.
Designer of the robots says he wants to ‘create a world in which people who can’t move their bodies can work too’.
Designer of the robots says he wants to ‘create a world in which people who can’t move their bodies can work too’.
In the second report in a series, He Huifeng and Celia Chen look at how Beijing's ambitious industrial plan aims to break China’s reliance on foreign technology and pull its hi-tech industries up to Western levels
In the second report in a series, He Huifeng and Celia Chen look at how Beijing's ambitious industrial plan aims to break China’s reliance on foreign technology and pull its hi-tech industries up to Western levels
From a cat-sized robot that’s warm, breathes and plays music, to headbands that help you meditate and play tones to match your sleep state, ‘sleep tech’ is a growing field.
From a cat-sized robot that’s warm, breathes and plays music, to headbands that help you meditate and play tones to match your sleep state, ‘sleep tech’ is a growing field.
KamChAI is a 300kg, two-metre-tall robot tea maker that brews nine cups of tea in 12 minutes and can pull off the silk-stocking straining technique – a dying art in Hong Kong’s hospitality industry.
KamChAI is a 300kg, two-metre-tall robot tea maker that brews nine cups of tea in 12 minutes and can pull off the silk-stocking straining technique – a dying art in Hong Kong’s hospitality industry.