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CES tech looks to help world’s aging population
Las Vegas (AFP) - From an adorable robot puppy that soothes dementia patients to an in-toilet gadget for testing urine,...
Japan startup hopeful ahead of second moon launch
Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese startup ispace vowed its upcoming second unmanned Moon mission will be a success, saying Thursday that...
Nobel winner Ressa tells AFP ‘dangerous times’ ahead after Meta ends US fact-checking
Manila (AFP) - Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warned Wednesday of "extremely dangerous times ahead" in an interview with AFP...
Invisible man: German startup bets on remote driver
Las Vegas (AFP) - With no one in the driver seat, the SUV pulling up resembles an autonomous robotaxi like...
Meta announces ending fact-checking program in the US
Washington (AFP) - Social media giant Meta announced Tuesday a significant rollback of its content moderation policies, including the termination...
Microsoft announces $3 bn AI investment in India
Mumbai (AFP) - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said the company plans to invest $3 billion in India on...
Meta Names UFC boss Dana White, a Trump ally, to board
San Francisco (AFP) - Social media giant Meta announced Monday the appointment of three new directors to its board, including...
At Las Vegas show, tech world turns to mental health tools
Las Vegas (AFP) - Whether detecting rising anxiety or managing a full-blown panic attack, the tech industry is offering an...
AI expected to star at CES gadget extravaganza
Las Vegas (AFP) - Gadgets, robots and vehicles imbued with artificial intelligence will once again vie for attention at the...
Microsoft expects to spend $80 bn on AI this fiscal year
San Francisco (AFP) - Microsoft president Brad Smith on Friday said the company is on track to pump about $80...
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