technology
Robot teachers invade Chinese kindergartens
Technology
August 29, 2018
Robot teachers invade Chinese kindergartens
The Chinese kindergarten children giggled as they worked to solve puzzles assigned by their new teaching assistant: a roundish,…
Tech giants face hefty fines under Australia cyber laws
Technology
August 14, 2018
Tech giants face hefty fines under Australia cyber laws
Tech companies could face fines of up to Aus$10 million (US$7.3 million) if they fail to hand over customer…
Advocates condemn psych techniques used to keep kids online
Technology
August 8, 2018
Advocates condemn psych techniques used to keep kids online
Children’s advocates want the American Psychological Association to condemn the tech industry’s practice of using persuasive psychological techniques to…
Apple tells lawmakers iPhones are not listening in on consumers
Technology
August 8, 2018
Apple tells lawmakers iPhones are not listening in on consumers
Apple Inc told US lawmakers on Tuesday that its iPhones do not listen to users without their consent and…
Chinese tech ‘wolf’ Huawei stalks Apple and Samsung
Technology
August 7, 2018
Chinese tech ‘wolf’ Huawei stalks Apple and Samsung
Ren Zhengfei, the founder of Chinese telecoms behemoth Huawei, likens the company to a ruthless “wolf” tirelessly running down…
Palestinian teens reach finals of Silicon Valley app pitch
Technology
August 5, 2018
Palestinian teens reach finals of Silicon Valley app pitch
Four Palestinian high school friends are heading to California this week to pitch their mobile app about fire prevention…
Huawei beats Apple in smartphone sales for the first time
Technology
August 1, 2018
Huawei beats Apple in smartphone sales for the first time
Huawei just reached a major milestone, passing Apple to become the world’s second largest smartphone seller. The Chinese smartphone…
China firm develops ‘laser gun’
Science
July 3, 2018
China firm develops ‘laser gun’
A Chinese firm has developed a laser gun designed for police use that can set fire to protesters’ hair…
‘iPal’ robot companion for China’s lonely children
Science
June 12, 2018
‘iPal’ robot companion for China’s lonely children
It speaks two languages, gives math lessons, tells jokes and interacts with children through the tablet screen in its…
Exclusive: US considers tightening grip on China ties to Corporate America
World
April 27, 2018
Exclusive: US considers tightening grip on China ties to Corporate America
The US government may start scrutinizing informal partnerships between American and Chinese companies in the field of artificial intelligence, threatening…