Innovation

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

7 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

US Military Backs Research Into AI ‘Common Sense’

The Defence Department's Darpa agency wants machines that can adapt to their environment and are better at spotting counterfeit imagery

7 years ago

Microsoft Working On Shop Automation Tech To Rival Amazon Go

Microsoft is working with retailers to build checkout-free systems like the Amazon Go shop that opened to the public in…

7 years ago

Home Office Launches ‘Start-Up’ Visa Programme

The move aims to attract more entrepreneurs, following criticism of immigration restrictions from the UK's tech industry

7 years ago

US To Retake Supercomputing Crown With ‘Summit’

The new Oak Ridge National Laboratories system will be used to help build an exascale computer running at 100 petaflops

7 years ago

Xiaomi Reports $1bn Quarterly Loss Ahead Of Blockbuster IPO

The smartphone maker's listing is expected to be the biggest since Alibaba's US market debut in 2014

7 years ago

Swiss ‘Crypto Valley’ Tests Blockchain-Based Voting

The city of Zug is to hold a small-scale test referendum using its blockchain-based electronic ID system

7 years ago