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Google fires employee James Damore for 'gender stereotypes' memo

James Damore says he was sacked for claiming that gender imbalance in the tech industry was 'in part due to biological causes'.

08/08/2017

Saudi Arabia

Brilliant or just bullying? New app Sarahah enjoys popularity surge

07/08/2017

Economy

Bitcoin worth three times more than gold

Bitcoins are now worth almost three times as much as an ounce of gold after a month of turmoil ending in a 50% rise in value

07/08/2017

USA

US company offers employees microchip implants

A vending machine company in Wisconsin has offered its employees the chance to have a microchip implanted in their hand.

02/08/2017

Global Japan

The Shinkansen: a dream train!

Launched in 1964 for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Shinkansen linked Tokyo to Osaka running at a speed of 210 kilometres per hour.

27/07/2017

USA

Google robot produces a million mosquitoes a week to release into wild

18/07/2017

World News

Lifelike sex robots could present ethical issues, experts warn

A new generation of sex robots could provide a valuable service for many, including the elderly and disabled, but experts say they could also create complex ethical problems.

05/07/2017

Europe News

Europe and the digital economy

Europe’s future lies in a digital economy But the continent faces a skill shortage.

04/07/2017

World News

Google's record-breaking EU fine explained

The world’s most popular search engine, Google, faces a record-breaking €2.42 billion fine from the European Commission after a seven-year investigation found it violated EU anti-trust laws.

27/06/2017

USA

Uber director resigns after sexist remark

14/06/2017

Russia

Watch: Global Energy Prize awarded in Russia

01/06/2017

Business Series

Apple and Nokia avoid court battle over patents

Nokia has settled its legal battle with Apple. They have made a new patent licence agreement and have also signed a fresh business deal.

23/05/2017

United Arab Emirates

In a land of no democracy the font is self-expression

Dubai has a microsoft designed font for self expression

01/05/2017

Sport

Video referees to be used at Russia 2018

The 2018 World Cup in Russia will feature video referees, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced

26/04/2017

USA

'Plastic bag' artificial womb could save premature babies

Scientists have developed a pouch that mimics the environment of the womb and the functions of the placenta.

26/04/2017

USA

Uber aims for flying taxi service by 2023

Uber stated ambitions to test a flying taxi service by 2020 to go into operation by 2023 at their inaugural Elevate Summit in Dallas, Texas.

26/04/2017

United Kingdom

Wikipedia founder launches site to counter fake news

Wikitribune will bring together professional journalists and a community of volunteers and supporters to produce news articles

25/04/2017

USA

Euroviews. How to stop a technological take-over

Technological progress brings far-reaching benefits, but it also poses increasingly serious threats to humankind. With governments and citizens already struggling with the consequences of recent innovations – from job displacement to security risks – technology policy is likely to take center stage

24/04/2017

World News

Silicon revolt as big US tech firms say no to Trump's visa crackdown

A gaggle of America's biggest hi-tech companies have called for a silicon veto of President Trump's tightening of controls on HB1 visas, saying they threaten jobs and competitivity.

20/04/2017

United Kingdom

Smart bandages will use 5G data to monitor wounds

Swansea University is trialling a new bandage that can pick up blood clotting or spot infections and send the information back to the patient’s doctor…

17/04/2017