technology

Robot teachers invade Chinese kindergartens
Technology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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…
Back to top button