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Apple expected to unveil a sleek new VR headset. Here's what we know

Years in the works, Apple's new VR headset - rumoured to be called "Reality Pro" - is expected to be unveiled at the company's annual conference.

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This quantum tech can make MRI imaging 100,000 times stronger

NVision leverages quantum technology to make MRI imaging 100,000 times more precise, using existing machines.

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Meet the artist creating portraits for the machines of the future

We spoke to Agnieszka Pilat, a Polish-American artist, who is training a trio of robotic dogs to paint autonomously for an upcoming exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria’s Triennial.

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AI chips are hot these days. What makes them so special?

The market value of semiconductor maker Nvidia has been soaring. What are AI chips and why do investors see gold in them?

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Green News

Here’s why Iceland is our Green country of the month

This country has become a world leader in geothermal technology and produces one of the highest amounts of green energy per person in the world.

Tech News

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes begins jail sentence in Texas

Holmes has begun her sentence for a notorious hoax that involved dangerously overselling the capabilities of her company's blood testing technology.

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World is at a ‘tipping point’ thanks to AI, says Nvidia boss

Nvidia’s president and CEO Jensen Huang said the company’s Grace Hopper Superchips, which should help tech companies create more AI-related projects, are now in full production.

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'New gold rush': Why is Nvidia stock so hot right now?

The chip maker's stock has surged more than 20 per cent this week, lifting its market value close to $1 trillion as it rides the AI boom.

Europe News

Brussels and Google pitch voluntary AI pact to fill legislative gap

EU legislators are currently negotiating the Artificial Intelligence Act, but the legislation could take up to three years to be fully applicable.

World News

Paralysed man walks again thanks to groundbreaking technology

A paralysed man has regained the ability to walk using only his thoughts thanks to new technology that restored communication between his brain and spinal cord.

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Meet the AI-powered security guard robot on patrol in Switzerland

The robot frees up a single human to patrol large outdoor areas that normally require significant staffing but at a lower cost, its creator says.

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Is generative AI bad for the environment?

Generative AI is the hot new technology behind chatbots and image generators. But how hot is it making the planet?

Destinations

Digital nomads: This may be one of the easiest new visas to apply for

Famous for steak and unspoiled beaches, this South American destination has big advantages for tech workers.

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We tried Artifact, the 'TikTok of news'. Here’s how it works

Artifact, the new app developed by Instagram's founders, could rival Twitter for reading news and lifestyle articles.

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China bans Micron chips as tech row with US escalates

The move deepens a dispute between the US and China over technology and security.

France

Contending with drought, French golf courses keep heads above water

Faced with a water shortage due to the drought, French golf clubs are finding ways to reduce water consumption

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OpenAI launches free ChatGPT app on iPhones

The free app of the wildly popular chatbot from OpenAI boasts new features like asking questions using your voice.

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Why are semiconductors at the heart of a ‘technology cold war’?

A trillion-dollar market, chips are at the heart of a tech ‘cold war’ growing in intensity. Here’s everything you need to know about the tiny electronic circuit that is powering modern technologies.

Health news

This flower-like electrode could make brain surgery less invasive

The flower-shaped device can fit through a small hole in the skull and then gently unfold to monitor the brain.

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Mice: The unsung heroes of scientific discovery

Some people may find the idea of "mice catalogues" horrifying, but genetically modified animal models have dramatically contributed to medical progress.