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How AI could upend the world even more than electricity or the internet
AFP, Published on 19/03/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO: The rise of artificial general intelligence -- now seen as inevitable in Silicon Valley -- will bring change that is "orders of magnitude" greater than anything the world has yet seen, observers say. But are we ready?
Clones, noseprints, flying taxis: Sci-fi meets reality at expo
AFP, Published on 02/03/2023
» BARCELONA: The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is primarily a pow-wow for the big-wigs of the telecom industry, but far from the main thoroughfares of the vast conference there are always hidden tech gems.
Dell sells RSA cyber-security unit for $2 bn
AFP, Published on 19/02/2020
» NEW YORK - Dell Technologies on Tuesday announced a $2.08 billion cash deal to sell cyber-security unit RSA to a consortium led by Symphony Technology Group.
Facebook at 15: a titan with grown-up woes
AFP, Published on 01/02/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO - Fifteen years after its founding, Facebook has made strides toward Mark Zuckerberg's goal of connecting the world. But it has also made some huge missteps that have turned some of its cheerleaders into vocal detractors.
Enduring lure of pen and paper boosts Moleskine
AFP, Published on 01/01/2017
» MILAN - From spelling out New Year's resolutions to jotting down designer brainwaves, sometimes only a pen and paper will do, even in the digital era.
Artificial intelligence creeps into daily life
AFP, Published on 15/12/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Mark Zuckerberg envisions a software system inspired by the "Iron Man" character Jarvis as a virtual butler managing his household.
Autonomous cars -- "new oil" or "big brother"?
AFP, Published on 18/11/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Just like credit cards, smartphones or search engines, autonomous cars will carry a trove of information about their owners as they make driving more comfortable, raising new concerns about privacy.
Elon Musk an innovator wary of humanity's future
AFP, Published on 29/09/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - If the future is an array of possibilities ranging from catastrophic to divine, Elon Musk is working to increase the probability of good things happening.
Dell finalizes huge EMC deal to become tech titan
AFP, Published on 08/09/2016
» WASHINGTON - US computer maker Dell said Wednesday it completed the acquisition of data storage firm EMC, creating the largest privately held technology group with a range of computing services.
Oval TVs, smart kitchen hoods: top trends at IFA tech fair
AFP, Published on 02/09/2016
» BERLIN - Berlin's mega consumer electronics fair IFA opens its doors to the public Friday, offering a dizzying array of high-tech goods from home robots to surround sound systems to drones.