'iPal' robot companion for China's lonely children
It speaks two languages, gives math lessons, tells jokes and interacts with children through the tablet screen in its chest—China's latest robot is the babysitter every parent needs.
It speaks two languages, gives math lessons, tells jokes and interacts with children through the tablet screen in its chest—China's latest robot is the babysitter every parent needs.
Robotics
Jun 14, 2018
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Chicken farmers in the Philippines will soon test their birds for deadly pathogens with a new hand-held device and smartphone app they can use on their own farms.
Engineering
May 30, 2018
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Amazon Go is headed for Chicago and San Francisco.
Business
May 16, 2018
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A research team from the Department of Chemistry of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has invented a portable device for one-stop detection of lead concentration in drinking water. The DNA-based device, which works together ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 16, 2018
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Chris Sun was trying to persuade homeless people to accept free money, which, in this case, was harder than it seemed.
Software
May 11, 2018
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Egypt's parliament has approved a law to govern popular ride-hailing apps Uber and Careem, which had faced legal challenges stemming from regulations designed for traditional taxis.
Business
May 7, 2018
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Automakers Daimler and BMW have agreed to merge their transportation services businesses so they can expand offerings in ride-hailing apps, car-sharing, parking, and charging electric cars.
Business
Mar 28, 2018
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European businesses lose hundreds of work hours each year to stress-related absences, but an app that monitors stress levels and a device to teach relaxation exercises could help provide an answer.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 24, 2018
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There have been some rumblings recently about smartphone apps using your phone's microphone to collect data on your TV- and movie-watching choices.
Security
Jan 12, 2018
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Self-driving cars may take a while to arrive, but the self-driving suitcase is here now.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 10, 2018
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