Innovation

EU Regulators Mull Action On Universal Smartphone Chargers

Frustrated at lack of progress towards universal phone charger, EU to consider whether to take action

6 years ago

DeepMind Co-Founder Legg Offers AI Advice To London Teen

Legg is doing his bit to encourage the next generation of ICT talent, with five pieces of advice for a…

6 years ago

Qualcomm Expects $1bn From IoT Sales This Year

Qualcomm's figures underscore the rapid expansion of connected gadgets into all areas of life, even as smartphone sales level off

6 years ago

Uber Doesn’t Rule Out Return To Self-Driving Trucks

The ride-hailing company has shuttered its self-driving trucks unit, which grew out of the troubled acquisition of start-up Otto two…

6 years ago

Qualcomm Abandons Bid For NXP After Chinese Refusal

Announces massive share repurchase program and agrees to halt pursuit of Dutch chipmaker

6 years ago

Microsoft Underscores ‘AI First’ Strategy At Partner Conference

At Inspire in Las Vegas, Microsoft outlines how it plans to weave AI and cloud computing into 'the fabric of…

6 years ago

Nest CEO Steps Down As Google Brings Unit In-house

Time is up for Nest as a separate company, as Google incorporates it within its smart home division

6 years ago

Oracle Goes Live With Cloud Blockchain Platform

The Blockchain Cloud Service is already in use for tracking international shipments, keeping tamper-proof records and simplifying funds transfers

7 years ago

AI To Create Jobs, Claims PwC Report

Artificial intelligence will create as many jobs as it displaces by boosting economic growth, says analyst

7 years ago

Regulators Publish Review Of Cryptocurrency Risks

The Financial Stability Board wants to look into possible volatility threats posed by the likes of Bitcoin

7 years ago

Rolls-Royce Shows Hybrid Electric Flying Taxi Design

The concept builds on existing technology and could be in operation as soon as the early 2020s

7 years ago

Alphabet’s X Spins Off Wing, Loon Into Separate Companies

The research projects, dealing with delivery drones and balloon-based internet provision, are to join Alphabet's 'Other Bets' division

7 years ago

Apple Employee Stole Driverless Car Data – Report

Trade secret theft. Self-driving car data allegedly stolen by Apple staff who then tried to flee to China

7 years ago

Xiaomi Aims To Crack US Market Where Other Chinese Giants Failed

The company is set to list shares in Hong Kong next week at a sharply reduced valuation of $54bn

7 years ago

Alteca Portugal Aims For One Of World’s First 5G Deployments

Alteca Portugal has demonstrated a Huawei-powered 5G system from prototype handsets to networks and back-end systems

7 years ago

Latest Android P Preview Offers ‘Near-Final’ Features

Google urges developers to test their apps as final release of the next-gen OS nears

7 years ago

Latest US Probe Focuses On Facebook’s Statements In Data Scandal

The SEC's investigation into Facebook's data policies joins those of the FBI, the FTC and the Justice Department

7 years ago

Alexa Chip Takes Aim At The Internet Of Things

DSP's ultra-low-power Alexa-enabled voice processor aims to put Amazon's assistant into battery-powered gadgets

7 years ago

Amazon Buys Online Pharmacy In Health Care Move

The purchase of US pharmacy PillPack is seen as a notice of Amazon's intent to establish itself in the healthcare…

7 years ago

Google’s Duplex Now Identifies Itself As A Robot

The automated appointment-booking service, which uses an AI system to ring businesses, is to begin trials this summer

7 years ago

European Chip Makers Call For State Support

An industry study identifies AI and European semiconductor self-reliance as key priorities in uncertain times

7 years ago

Facebook Shuts Down ‘Aqulia’ Drone Program

Bye bye to Somerset-based aerospace outfit Ascenta, as Facebook cancels high altitude drone connectivity program

7 years ago

Microsoft Rolls Out Juggernaut Blockchain Payments System For Gaming Industry

The new blockchain-based offering, backed by services giant EY, is expected to turn into one of the world's biggest enterprise…

7 years ago

Details Emerge Of Qualcomm’s ARM-Based Desktop Chip

The 'Snapdragon 1000' aims to take on Intel in laptops and desktops with smaller chips that use less power

7 years ago

HMRC Voice ID Scheme ‘Breaks GDPR’, Claim Campaigners

The voice identification programme has collected more than 5 million citizens' voiceprints to date

7 years ago

Google’s Android Messages Comes To The Desktop

A new web-based messaging system lets users keep up with SMS conversations through any browser

7 years ago

Microsoft Working With M&S On ‘Game-Changing’ AI Tech

Marks & Spencer is the latest retailer to work with Microsoft on revamping the high-street shopping experience

7 years ago

Former Telsa Staffer Sued For Hacking

Disgruntled former employee alleged to have hacked IT system and transferred sensitive data to third party

7 years ago

Marriott To Install Amazon Echo In US Hotel Rooms

The next time you check into a Marriott hotel in the US, Amazon's Alexa might be there to help you…

7 years ago

IBM AI Machine Draws In Debate With Humans

“Open the pod bay doors, HAL”. IBM AI machine holds its own in public debate with human

7 years ago