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Google Gains US Approval For Radar-Based Gesture Control System
Gesture-based interface moves one step closer after Google is granted approval for radar-based system
IT Life: Hiren Parekh, OVH
OVH's director of cloud Hiren Parekh talks about the challenges of large-scale data processing, why he likes to keep different technologies in the mix and how the BBC Micro helped launch his career
Alexa Urges User To ‘Kill Foster Parents’ In Unsettling Incident
Amazon's use of experimental chatbots on its Alexa AI platform has led to some disturbing conversations and a security breach, a report finds
SpaceX Starts Construction Of Mars Rocket Prototype
The company also launched its first navigation satellite for the US military, in a win against Boeing and Lockheed-Martin
BT To Remove Huawei Gear From Next-Gen Emergency Network
BT said it would swap out the Chinese vendor's equipment at its own cost and that the process wouldn't mean further delays to the troubled project
IT Life: Giorgio Regni, Scality
Scality chief technology officer Giorgio Regni talks about cloud apps, collaborative development and the surprising way he found to improve his smartphone's battery life
Drone Shutdown Of Gatwick Airport Ends As Runway Reopens
Chaos at UK's second busiest airport eases as Gatwick reopens runaway after prolific drone disruption
Drones Halt Flights At Gatwick Airport
Sightings of drones at airfield halts flights at Gatwick airport, causing significant disruption and delays
Former NASA Engineer Tricks Parcel Thieves With High-Tech Glitter Bomb
The engineer's practical joke comes as Amazon invests heavily into improving the security of parcel deliveries
UK Tech Sector ‘Unicorn’ Goes Into Administration
Blippar, which pioneered AR software for linking information and adverts to real-life objects and even people's faces, is to be sold off following a funding dispute
Delivery Robot Bursts Into Flames In California
The KiwiBot food delivery robot was dramatically consumed by fire after a defective battery was erroneously installed in it
Uber Welcomes Government Reforms That Preserve ‘Gig Economy’
The government's plans stop short of tightening controls on the zero-hour employment practices used by Uber and Deliveroo
‘High-Tech’ Russian Robot Turns Out To Be Man In Suit
State television reported it as a high-tech robot, but the android was in fact only an elaborate costume
Tesla’s Elon Musk Hits Out At US SEC
Telsa boss has “no respect” for the US Securities and Exchanges Commission after stepping down as chairman
Google Wing Drones To Begin European Testing in 2019
The drones are coming. Google to test drone delivery service in Finland, after Aussie trials
Government’s Smart Meter Deadline Will Be Missed, Warns NAO
Troubled smart metre rollout in the UK unlikely to meet its 2020 deadline for installation in every home
IT Life: Labhesh Patel, Jumio
Labhesh Patel, chief technology officer and chief scientist at Jumio, talks about AI, the challenges of data protection and how he learned to go offline for 25 minutes at a stretch
Public Ranks Digital NHS Services Last In Spending Study
Cancer care, staff retention and mental health considered most important for budget increase spending, with access to digital services at the bottom of the heap
Cryptocurrency Plunge Takes Heat Off UK Regulators
Regulators and government finance officials in the UK are backing away from immediate regulatory action on cryptoassets, as investor interest cools
Bitcoin Plunges Below $5,000
The notoriously volatile cryptocurrency is down about 75 percent since a high of nearly $20,000 late last year, as investors show concern over latest fork
German Giants Team Up To Boost European Electric Car Battery Production
Varta and the Fraunhofer Institute have joined forces in a research partnership intended to lead into the manufacture of large-format lithium-ion batteries within Germany
Google To Take Over Controversial NHS App
The search and advertising giant is accused of 'trust demolition' after announcing that it plans to take direct control of London-based DeepMind Health
America Tops Supercomputing Rankings
The United States now has the top two most powerful supercomputers in the world, rankings show
US Judge Asks Amazon For Echo Data In Murder Case
Did Amazon Echo device hear the murder of two US women? Police ask Amazon for the audio recordings
Government Warns UK Telcos Over Huawei Involvement In 5G Networks
An ongoing security review launched in July could mean disruption to the UK's 5G supply chain, government tells telcos
Study Finds Lukewarm Corporate Engagement With Open Source
Companies expect developers to use open source tools at work, but few make substantial contributions in return
Tesla Receives Subpoenas In US Fraud Probes
The SEC and the FBI have both issued legal writs as they broaden their investigations into Tesla's tumultuous dealings with investors
Tim Berners-Lee ‘Disappointed’ At Online Data Scandals
The web inventor says the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the spread of divisiveness via social media show the 'optimism has cracked'
Display Maker Debuts World’s First Folding Tablet-Phone
Royole Corp.'s FlexPai, introduced in Beijing this week, has apparently stolen a march on the likes of Samsung, Huawei and LG