Cheery robots may give people the creeps and serious robots may actually ease anxiety depending on how users perceive the robot's role in their lives, according to an international team of researchers.
Other
Jan 11, 2017
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US startup Hyperloop One disclosed a list of locations around the world vying to put near-supersonic rail transit system to the test.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 7, 2017
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Chinese tech giant Lenovo announced Tuesday it was launching a smart home assistant powered by Amazon's Alexa, becoming the latest firm to enter the market for voice-activated devices.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 4, 2017
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Governments that rely on legislation alone to encourage women into senior management are less successful than those that back policy commitments with financial support, shows research from the University's School of Management.
Social Sciences
Dec 6, 2016
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US President Barack Obama on Friday declared portions of the Arctic off-limits for oil exploration for the next five years, dealing a blow to Republican efforts to expand fossil fuel extraction.
Environment
Nov 18, 2016
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US Internet giant Google on Thursday rejected EU allegations that it abused its market dominance of its hugely succesful Android mobile phone operating system.
Business
Nov 10, 2016
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US Internet search giant Google on Thursday rejected new accusations by EU anti-trust regulators that it illegally abuses its market dominance, in its formal reaction to allegations by Brussels earlier this year.
Business
Nov 3, 2016
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The top executive overseeing connected vehicles at Nissan and Renault believes the benefits of developing a common technology for connectivity within the Japanese and French auto partnership outweigh the risks of sustaining ...
Business
Oct 25, 2016
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The National Basketball Association's international fans will be able to watch highlights in near real-time as part of changes to the league's subscription service being rolled out for the new season, officials said Thursday.
Internet
Oct 20, 2016
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It's easy to imagine a future in which products as mundane as toasters and window blinds will be connected to the internet and controlled by software.
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 5, 2016
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