Pokémon Go is a blueprint for the rise of robots
Pokémon Go has gone straight to the top of the gaming charts in the US and Australia, where it was...
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Robo-boot concept promises 50% faster running
The old idea of running with springs on your feet gets a high-tech makeover. Krisztina BraunNo matter how well designed,...
Behind the new Samsung Fold: how the quest to maximise screen size is driving major innovation
SamsungTo enlarge a phone, or not to enlarge a phone? That is the question. In the world of flagship smartphones,...
‘Screen time’ is about more than setting limits
How much is too much screen time for kids? Dragon Images/ShutterstockIn today’s media-rich world (or media-saturated, depending on your view),...
Studying maths post-GCSEs aids brain development – should it be compulsory?
Teenagers who stick to maths beyond the age of 16 have greater levels of certain brain chemicals that are critical...
Softbank: why WeWork’s Japanese investors are doubling down after a failed IPO
Why is Japanese investment firm SoftBank investing a further US$8 billion into WeWork, even though the office rental company is...
WikiLeaks Vault 7 reveals staggering breadth of ‘CIA hacking’
WikiLeaks today released what it claims is the largest leak of intelligence documents in history. It contains 8,761 documents from...
Could 5G replace cable broadband?
Suwin/ShutterstockMillions of people in developed countries still don’t have access to superfast broadband, despite years of effort and huge amounts...
George Floyd’s death reflects the racist roots of American policing
The death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer has sparked widespread outrage. John Rudoff/Anadolu Agency via...
Workplaces are turning to devices to monitor social distancing, but does the tech respect privacy?
Maintaining social distancing is a challenge as workplaces reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. miodrag ignjatovic/E+ via Getty ImagesAs we emerge...
