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Apple CarPlay: The good, the bad, and the what were they thinking?
CarPlay, for what it is, works nicely. It’s incredibly limited in some really dumb ways, and it's very expensive. Should you buy it? We’ll tell you right now: Probably not.
Brazilian digital bank Neon aims for 1 million customers in 2018
The fintech raised a new funding round and plans to make further investments in technology to improve its customer experience.
Laboratory on-a-phone detects viruses, bacterial infections
The smartphone-sized equipment could improve healthcare in rural and poverty-stricken areas.
The rise of the Digital Twin: Why the enterprise needs to take notice
New research from Deloitte suggests that the enterprise should not ignore the benefits Digital Twin technologies have to offer.
The enterprise shows little interest in blockchain technology: Gartner
Gartner says that the majority of enterprise players have no intention to develop or use distributed ledger technologies.
Enterprise IoT research: Uses, strategy, and security
IoT devices can be a valuable source of data that would otherwise difficult to obtain. In a recent survey, Tech Pro Research, wanted to find out how companies are taking advantage of IoT capabilities....
Australia to establish space agency with AU$50m 'seed funding': Report
The ABC revealed AU$50 million by way of 'seed funding' will be used to establish a well-overdue space agency.
New Zealand examining AI ethical framework and action plan
The New Zealand government has called for swift action to create an ethical framework and plan for how the country will deal with the impacts of artificial intelligence.
RSA yet to be sold on magic pixie dust qualities of blockchain
Just because you can solve your problems with a blockchain, doesn't mean you should, according to RSA CTO Zulfikar Ramzan.
CTRL-Labs: Capturing intent -- user interface control without moving a muscle
The brain is a noisy place, but CTRL-Labs has invented a unique computer user interface that captures a user's "intent" with a special wristband...
Startup uses AI and machine learning for real-time background checks
AI and machine learning can produce background checks on people and companies in minutes instead of days.
Nokia is selling its smart watch and digital health business
Smart watches, scales and digital health devices business to be sold off just two years after Nokia bought it.
Internet of Wines: How this vineyard's smart sensors improve the vintage in your glass
A top Spanish vineyard is using the Internet of Things to improve grape cultivation and save money.
ASIC begins initial coin offering crackdown
The corporate watchdog has paused some ICOs, and has warned issuers and advisers to stay on the right side of Australian Consumer Law.
Westpac laying the foundation for useful AI
The bank's CIO has revealed the five-platform approach to revamping how Westpac delivers services.
Top tech inventions that drive modern life expectancy
We are living longer than ever before -- thanks to these tech inventions.
Raspberry Pi meets AI: The projects that put machine learning on the $35 board
Explore the projects pushing the limit of what's possible on the budget board.
18 ways to make the next iPhone the best smartphone ever
The decade-old device, like any mature platform, suffers from malaise. Here's everything Apple must do to restore America's beloved smartphone to its former glory.
11 bio-inspired robots that walk, wiggle, and soar like the real things
Why reinvent the wheel? Biomimicry is a hot area of research in robotics.
All-new Gmail: Massive update adds new security and intelligence features
Here is everything that's new in Gmail -- plus when and how you can try it.
Seven things Apple needs to unveil at WWDC 2018
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off June 4, and it's one of the ways we get a deep insight into the path that the company is on.
Gadgets to go: The ultimate tech travel-kit
The Business Bargain Hunter shows you what to pack for every possible tech scenario.
Photos: Cold War ZX Spectrum clones spawned behind the Iron Curtain
Fitted inside telephone cases, or even toy organs, these Speccy replicas were less expensive but arguably more creative than the original Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
11 robot fails, flubs, and pratfalls from the past year
When the robot overlords take over, these distant ancestors might be cause for embarrassment
How ubiquitous AI will permeate everything we do without our knowledge.
Most of us do not know that we are using chatbots to talk to service agents, so how will we know that AI will be seamlessly interacting in with our future lives?
What features does the smartphone of the future need?
Smartphone sales have plateaued now that everyone has a mobile device. So, what is next for mobile phone makers and service providers in the post-app, post-smartphone era?
Biotech breakthroughs which may change human health forever
ZDNet explores how biotechnology research and current projects may change the face of healthcare worldwide in the future.
10 amazing robots in space right now (in pictures)
Robots, including floating spheres and spacewalkers, are performing critical tasks for astronauts and researchers as we speak.
Photos of the Raspberry Pi through the ages: From the prototype to Pi 3 B+
A walkthrough of every model of the Raspberry Pi to be released dating back to an early prototype in 2006.
Innovative artificial intelligence, machine learning projects to watch
ZDNet explores the AI landscape and some of the most unusual projects currently underway.
Earthquake tech: Rapid threat response through orientation and training
Josh Bashioum, founder and principal investigator at Early Warning Labs, discusses the science and technology behind detecting and reporting an earthquake.
Google Assistant now in over 5,000 smart home devices
Google Assistant is now available on more than 5,000 smart home devices, up from the 1,500 devices that were supported back in January.
Despite controversy, Facebook still the go-to platform for lifestyle brands
Matt Naso, director of product for digital marketing firm LotVantage, says bad press about the social network doesn't concern his customers.
Ben Parr explains building bots to avoid the 'Chipotle problem'
The co-founder and CMO of Octane AI, a conversational commerce company, explains when AI is useful for marketing -- and when it's not.
Spanish winery brings IoT tech to the vineyards
A top Spanish vineyard is using the Internet of Things to improve grape cultivation and save money.
IoT in action at Rolls-Royce
The leading engine manufacturer is using IoT, AI and Big Data to deliver business benefits for its customers.
MindKits brings 3D-printed moa bones to NZ schools
Auckland-based MindKits is offering 3D-printable scans of moa bones for schools across New Zealand, including an 85cm-long tibiotarsus leg bone that takes 102 hours to print.
Should chatbots identify themselves as such?
Ofer Ronen, general manager of Chatbase at Google's Area 120, discusses the origin of and current use cases for conversational UI.
How Mixmax uses AI to replace other email client add-ons and extensions
Olof Mathe, co-founder and CEO of Mixmax, discusses how 5G will help make person-to-person communication a richer experience.
Startup's new tech promises breakthrough for existing MRAM processes
Spin Transfer Technologies, a non-volatile magnetic RAM startup, announces a breakthrough technology that dramatically improves MRAM speed, endurance, and feature size.
Search is evolving from desktop and keyboard to voice
Christi Olsen, head of Evangelism for Search at Microsoft, explains how AI and machine learning build the intelligence behind the scenes, with Microsoft's Cortana on the front end.
Revamping a decade of code
Rashi Khurana, director of engineering for eCommerce Images, explains how re-examining APIs would have improved the implementation of the new website
Sling TV: The challenges -- both business and technical-- of live streaming TV content
Jimshade Chaudhari, VP of Product Marketing & Management at Sling TV, discusses the challenges, both business and technical, of live streaming television content; adapting content deliver to match customer profile and preferences; and the changing attitudes of programmers toward streaming vs traditional cable bundling.
Connecting investors to investments using blockchain
Philipp Pieper, co-founder and CEO at Swarm Fund, explains how blockchain brings investors closer to their investments, how to reduce volatility in cryptocurrency, and how investors can collaborate without revealing their proprietary strategies.
Google offers cloud credits scheme to help academic researchers
The new program aims to make research cheaper, faster, and more secure.
Diggro D106 hands on: A low-cost smartwatch with full featured Android apps
I like the idea of wearing a smartwatch -- and the D106 has everything I could need.
Meizu Pro 7 Plus hands-on: Dual screen innovation with great functionality
Meizu has outdone itself with its latest phones. The Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus have some very cool new features.
Poof pet activity tracker-a well built device but the app needs work
The Poof pet activity tracker will track your pet's activities and could help you find your lost pet - if you have an army of Poof users living nearby.
Hands on with the Meizu M5 Note, fast, stylish and affordable
A well-priced Android smartphone with great performance, good looks, and an easy user interface.
Flir One review: Thermal imaging on your smartphone
The Flir One thermal imaging add-on for iOS and Android devices is a very desirable peice of tech. Whether it's a justifiable expense is questionable, although if you maintain or repair electronic equipment it could cut diagnostic times drastically in some cases.
Does the Myo gesture control band shape up in real life, or is the wearable just a gimmick?
Thalmic Labs claims the Myo armband can let you take control of your devices hands-free, but whether it will one day replace our mouse or touchpad remains to be seen.
A drone for everyman
In a crowded field, the latest from Yuneec stands out with curb appeal and features for all levels of pilot.
Inverse Path USB armory: Secure computer on a stick
Seen too many dubious security-in-a-box solutions? USB armory is the real deal for anyone looking to protect and control their personal digital privacy and security. But is this real deal ready for regular users?
Lenovo M57e
The Lenovo M57 eco is a small form-factor desktop that is promoted by the company as energy efficient. We found it to be a capable and powerful office performer for its size, but with limited upgrade options.
Western Digital WD RE2-GP & WD Caviar GP
Western digital has released a range of hard drives purporting to save up to 40 percent in power consumption over comparable drives. We found the drives not only lived up to promised efficiency, but also were competitively priced.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 9
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 is the best tool available for dictating text and commanding a Web browser by voice, despite the gradual adjustments needed to conform to your personal manner of speaking.
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