Uber found to still be using self-driving tech from Waymo, meaning a licensing deal between the two, or expensive redevelopment
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Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant Unlocked Via Laser
“Alexa, unlock the front door!” Researchers warn they can remotely control digital assistants and smart speakers
Uber Fatal Accident SUV Had Safety Flaws – NSTB
Uber self-driving car that hit and killed a pedestrian crossing the road had 'safety flaws', said the NSTB
Drone Pilots Risk £1,000 Fine If Not Registered
£1,000 fine if drone pilots, including kids, don't register, pass a theory test and get a £9-a-year licence
AirPods Pro Given Zero Rating By Teardown Specialist iFixit
Like its predecessors, the latest generation AirPods are glued together, which earns the AirPods Pro a zero repairability rating
Smart City: How IoT Creates Intelligent Built Environments
IoT coupled with 5G are the key foundations onto which the smart city will be built. From transport to personalised services, a data-rich environment is taking shape
Apple Touts Comfort And Noise Cancellation With AirPods Pro
Water resistance, improved comfort, and noise cancellation will cost users £249 for Apple's next generation ear buds
Is Google About To Acquire Fitbit?
Shares in Fitbit have been suspended amid reports that Google had made an offer to acquire the firm
Gatwick Drone Operators Had ‘Detailed Knowledge’ Of Airport
Inside job. Suspicion grows that drone operators who shut down Gatwick airport had inside knowledge
Amazon Expands Echo Range, Adds Wearables, Alexa Personalisation
Surprise motherf****r! Alexa's voice can soon be replaced by the voice of actor Samuel L Jackson
Facebook To Acquire Brain-Control Startup CTRL-Labs
Controlling computers with the power of your mind. Facebook acquires startup CTRL-Labs for $1 billion
BT Launches Counter Drone Solution
Worried about intruding drones? BT has the answer after it launches its Counter Drone Solution
Concern Mounts Over Facial Recognition At Kings Cross District
UK's biometrics commissioner urges government to update laws surrounding use of facial recognition
Google Suspends European Voice Assistant Transcriptions
Privacy concerns have resulted in Google suspending European transcriptions of voice assistance clips
MP Calls For Tougher Laws, Amid Alexa Privacy Concerns
Privacy concerns about Alexa spying on people prompts one MP to call for toughened new laws
Elon Musk Predicts AI Computer Interface For Human Brain
Chip implanted in the human brain by NeuraLink could allow 'symbiosis with artificial intelligence'
Apple Disables Watch Walkie-Talkie App
Vulnerability could have allowed people to listen in, so Apple takes decision to disable app
No Drunk Drone Driving, Warns Japan
Prison sentence on the cards for people who fly drones whilst drunk, after Japan passes new law
European Union Publishes Drone Usage Laws
No more wild west? More regulations for drone operators with set of common rules for the region
Amazon To Start Drone Deliveries ‘Within Months’
Amazon unveils latest version of its Prime Air delivery drone, after it finally gains FAA approval
Uber IPO Sets Market Value At $82bn Despite Lack Of Profit
Public offering to raise $8bn to drive expansion and fund driverless cars and food delivery
Government Proposes New IoT Security Laws
New law to ensure basic cyber security features would be implemented in all Internet-connected products
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
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
Microsoft Adds AI, HoloLens Goggles To Dynamics 365 Portfolio
New additions see business uses for Redmond's augmented-reality goggles HoloLens
Foldable Smartphone Could Be Revealed This Year, Samsung Mobile Boss Hints
Time has come for foldable smartphones says Samsung mobile CEO, in clearest hint yet of future designs
Apple Begins MicroLED Screen Development – Report
Watch out Samsung, Sharp etc, as Apple reportedly begins development of MicroLED screens in the US
Tales In Tech History: Microsoft Kinect
Some assume the Kinect is another tale of Microsoft hardware woe, but it was both groundbreaking and innovative
Nissan Touts Brain Connectivity As Driving Aid
Lets hope it is keyless entry, as Nissan research says cars in future will tap into signals from the driver’s brain