Hardly any of us actually believe artificial intelligence will take our jobs November 10, 2015 When it comes to robots stealing jobs, it seems we consider ourselves immune – we have the "it couldn't possibly happen to me" mentality. Research from Rocket Fuel shows that just nine per cent of Britons believe artificial intelligence will negatively impact their job, with the majority expecting it to either have no impact. 10 per cent [...]
Game of Drones: remote controlled, hovering robot minions are cheaper than ever November 10, 2015 Drones! They’re not just for extrajudicial killings any more. On the contrary, the latest flock of these floating, flying hoverbots has recently hit the affordable mainstream, allowing pretty much anybody to flood the sky with their own personal army of whirring plastic tyrants. To give them their proper – and slightly less terrifying – name, [...]
After 30 years, Sony finally kills off Betamax November 10, 2015 Apple vs Android may be the big battle of the digital era – but not so long ago, it was all about the showdown between video and Betamax. And after 30 long years, Sony has finally admitted defeat, with the announcement it will kill off the Betamax. In a statement today, Sony said it will [...]
Good news for runners: Having powerful legs means you have a powerful brain November 10, 2015 The more powerful your legs are, the healthier your brain is likely to be, according to new research from King's College London. On average, people with stronger, quicker legs tend to maintain healthy brains for longer, which means runners and cyclists can give themselves a pat on the back. The researchers studied the relationship between [...]
New research sheds light on why we believe in superstitions despite knowing they are irrational November 10, 2015 See a penny on the floor during a particularly busy rush hour at Bank station and still feel compelled to pick it up? A new research by University of Chicago Booth School of Business has discovered the reason why normally rational people sometimes do illogical things in the name of superstition. In her paper, Professor [...]
Business secretary Sajid Javid reveals latest plans to boost UK’s science and innovation capabilities November 9, 2015 We’ll soon have a clearer idea of what scientific know-how we have, as business secretary Sajid Javid today unveiled plans for a new national panel of innovation expertise alongside a regional review of the UK’s science capabilities. Speaking at Innovate UK’s annual conference, the business secretary explained that the national panel would help to direct funding [...]
Apple iPad Pro UK release date 2015 and price: When will iPad Pro go on sale and how much will it cost? The new 12.9-inch iPad will launch in 40 countries on Wednesday 11 November November 9, 2015 Apple fans, start your engines: the US tech giant has just announced the launch date of its monster, 12.9-inch iPad Pro. And you've only got a couple of days to wait… In a statement today the company said the iPad Pro will go on sale in stores and be available to order in 40 countries – including [...]
More than half of business leaders reach for their smartphone first thing in the morning – while 91 per cent read news on mobile devices November 9, 2015 If the first thing you grab in the morning is your mobile, you’re not alone. New research by CNBC International has found six out of 10 business leaders reach for their smartphone as soon as they wake up. You’re also not unusual if you’re scrolling through this story on something other than a computer, as the [...]
London beats Amsterdam, Berlin and Paris to be named best city in Europe for digital startups – Nesta November 9, 2015 London has been named as the best city in Europe for digital startups, according to Nesta’s European Digital City Index. The capital beat rivals Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam to be named as the number one destination for digital entrepreneurs looking to start and scale up a digital business. This comes as the Mayor of London [...]
Britain is falling behind rivals such as the US and Germany with poor investment in research and development November 9, 2015 The UK is falling behind its competitors in research and development investment, is the message from the cross-party Science & Technology committee. In a report out today, the group warns that the government will put competitiveness, productivity and jobs at risk if it does not set out a clear plan to increase science funding in [...]