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DoJ To Investigate Google’s Fitbit Acquisition – Report
What you going to do with that data? US Justice Depart will include acquisition probe into its existing Google investigation
UK Drone Users Register Today Or Risk £1,000 Fine
British drone pilots have until today to register or risk a £1,000 fine. But will criminals and rogue drone operators care?
Wearable Healthcare: Vital Signs for CTO Innovation
As the wearable technology sector continues to expand, CTOs considering their company's next innovation in this space should pay close attention to healthcare. With personalized health monitoring growing, wearable healthcare is set to ...
Sir Jony Ive Has Left The Building
Apple removes British chief designer Sir Jony Ive from its leadership web page, suggesting he has now officially left the building
Tesla To Replace Wiper Blades With Lasers?
Star Wars solution. Patent shows Tesla wants to replace conventional windscreen wipers with laser beams
Near Miss With Drone At Gatwick Airport
Rogue drone came within 20m (65ft) of a passenger plane as it flew in to Gatwick Airport in July
Smartphone App Can Quickly Locate Drone Pilots
Smartphone app can “remotely identify airborne drones” as well as pinpointing the location of its pilot
Apple AR Glasses Set For 2023 Debut – Report
Rumour mill. Apple's augmented reality venture will reportedly deliver its long-rumoured AR glasses released sometime in 2023
Uber Still Using Waymo Technology
Uber found to still be using self-driving tech from Waymo, meaning a licensing deal between the two, or expensive redevelopment
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