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Scientists call for 'radical rethink' of tech's role in health

Large gaps remain in our understanding of the interface between digital technologies and health, according to the latest report by The Lancet and Financial Times.

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Meet the Swedish entrepreneurs rethinking the way we shop and pay

Author and futurist Tom Goodwin is in Stockholm to meet people who are rethinking the way we shop and pay using the power of new technology.

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Is Facebook about to change its name?

Amid heavy scrutiny, Facebook has reportedly decided it’s time for a new name that aligns with it’s ambitions to build the ‘metaverse’.

Mobility

New driverless train driving innovation on Germany’s railways

Hamburg scored a world first when they unveiled an autonomous train as part of a €60 million modernisation project for its S-Bahn.

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The new technology helping us create better, more sustainable designs

Author and futurist Tom Goodwin is in London to explore how new technologies are shaping the future of design.

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Meet the Miami entrepreneur reimagining the future of digital art

Author and futurist Tom Goodwin is in Miami to discover what happens when emerging technologies like high-resolution screens, blockchain and NFTs collide with the world of art.

Tech News

Can these Google tools help users take more eco-friendly decisions?

New features announced by Google on Wednesday look to reduce our carbon footprint by changing our daily choices. But will they work?

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How Iceland’s unique nature is making it a hotbed for green innovation

Author and futurist Tom Goodwin goes to Iceland to explore how new technologies, inspired and powered by nature, are helping make the world a better place.

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The all-girl Afghan robotics team is rebuilding its future in Qatar

Evacuated from Kabul, the nine young women are planning their entries for the global robotics competition. But their minds stray to those left behind.

Mobility

Airbus' next-generation 'flying taxi' will take to the skies by 2025

Capitalising on a growing market for sustainable urban air mobility, Airbus revealed its latest flying taxi model in Toulouse this week.

Europe News

VDL pitches European Chips Act to boost the EU's tech self-reliance

Some might say Brussels is pitching the European Chips Act in a bid to Ketchup up with the rest of the world.

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How healthcare companies can benefit from AI and IBM POWER driven IT infrastructures

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It really shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that the healthcare industry is considered one of the most promising areas for the use of artificial intelligence.

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Huawei and partners help protect biodiversity through intelligent technology

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One of the world's most prominent biodiversity summits – the International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress (IUCN WCC) - opened in Marseille last week. Conservation experts, world leaders, and global organizations gathered to share ideas for protecting nature.

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Dubai embraces the robot revolution with microchip manicures and delivery bots

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Discover how innovative tech is becoming more integrated with our daily life. From robots serving coffee and delivering food to microchips polished onto nails, check out the robotic revolution happening on the streets and in the cafes of Dubai.

Mobility

The electric aircraft start-up hoping to be the 'Tesla of the skies'

A new electric aviation start-up based in Toulouse, the nerve centre of Europe’s aerospace industry, is looking to take the industry into the future.

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Gazan engineers create firefighting robot from scrap

Gazan engineers use a robot they’ve created from auto parts and other trash to handle dangerous remnants of war and extinguish fire, as they face shortage of raw materials due to the Israeli blockade.

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Smart thinking: a glimpse into the future of Europe's cities

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Business Planet heads to Amsterdam to see why the city is embracing Artificial Intelligence and other connected technologies to make things run better and more livable.

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At a crossroads: Is Cyprus becoming Europe's newest tech island?

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Cyprus has earned its fair share of poetic nicknames throughout the years. Now it's looking to add a new one: "tech island".

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AI love you: Meet Xiaoice, China's virtual boyfriend

Lonely hearts in China are ditching bad romances and finding comfort in the digital embrace of an AI-powered love bot.

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Robot cafe offers new spin on disability inclusion in Tokio

At a Tokyo cafe, robots are intended to be more than just a gimmick, offering job opportunities for those who cannot work outside their homes. The robots are remotely controlled by disabled people, who can also communicate with customers via the robot.