USA

Ukraine and AI on the agenda for Sunak and Biden

UK Prime Minister reportedly wants new global artificial intelligence regulator to be based in London

07/06/2023

Tech News

OpenAI's Sam Altman calls for international watchdog to oversee AI

The creator of ChatGPT has suggested an international agency like the UN's nuclear watchdog could police and regulate the technology.

07/06/2023

Tech News

Vision Pro: Apple unveils $3,500 augmented reality headset

The headset, which looks like a very fancy pair of ski goggles, will "seamlessly blends the real world and the virtual world," Apple CEO Tim Cook said.

06/06/2023

World News

Euroviews. The EU needs to spend more on tech to keep up with China and the US

In a world where digital increasingly comes first, tech superpowers are those everyone will be listening to, and the EU is now being put to the test of whether it could and would stand amongst them, Cristian Gherasim writes.

05/06/2023

Tech News

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.

04/06/2023

Health news

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.

02/06/2023

Culture news

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.

02/06/2023

Tech News

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?

01/06/2023

Earth 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.

31/05/2023

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.

31/05/2023

Tech News

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.

29/05/2023

Tech News

'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.

26/05/2023

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.

25/05/2023

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.

25/05/2023

Tech News

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.

25/05/2023

Tech News

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?

24/05/2023

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.

23/05/2023

Tech News

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.

23/05/2023

Tech News

China bans Micron chips as tech row with US escalates

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

22/05/2023

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

19/05/2023