Image copyright Netflix Image caption Children can decide which characters to interact with in a Puss in Book spin-off of the Shrek movies Netflix is launching two interactive children’s TV shows that let audiences determine the on-screen action. The animated programmes ask youngsters to choose between two options at several points in their plots. The […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Tesla has modified the autopilot mode in the wake of the crash The Tesla driver involved in a fatal crash in May 2016 was given repeated automated warnings about his driving behaviour, according to a US government report. The National Transportation Safety Board released 500 pages of findings on the […]
Image copyright Emma Gibbs Image caption Most people don’t bother to turn their heads and bodies to see the full 360 degrees of a VR video Don’t like twisting your neck while wearing a virtual reality headset? You’re not alone. Google has discovered that most people who watch VR videos rarely bother to turn their […]
Image copyright Webroot Image caption Ransomware known as WannaCry recently infected hundreds of thousands of computers around the world South Korean web-hosting firm Nayana has agreed to pay a $1m ransom to unlock computers frozen by hackers. It is believed to be a record amount, although it is worth noting that many ransom payments are […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Experts working in the field of machine learning are cautious about the progress of AI A global survey of experts in machine learning suggests it will be 120 years before all human jobs are automated. In 45 years’ time, though, half of jobs currently filled by humans will have […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Tesla has modified the autopilot mode in the wake of the crash The Tesla driver involved in a fatal crash in May 2016 was given repeated automated warnings about his driving behaviour, according to a US government report. The National Transportation Safety Board released 500 pages of findings on the […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Accenture and Microsoft are working with the UN to build a digital ID network that refugees can access from anywhere Technology companies are helping the United Nations provide digital legal identification for refugees who have no official documents. Accenture and Microsoft have designed a digital ID network running on blockchain […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Taylor Swift recently put her music back onto Spotify. Spotify has confirmed it is experimenting with allowing music labels to promote songs by adding them to users’ playlists as sponsored content. The Swedish-based music platform said subscription payers were not included in the small trial. Those whose accounts are […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption The European Parliament could enforce end-to-end encryption as an extension of personal privacy A European Parliament committee wants end-to-end encryption to be enforced on all forms of digital communication to protect European Union (EU) citizens. The draft legislation seeks to protect sensitive personal data from hacking and government surveillance. EU […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Many supercomputers aid research into global climate change For only the second time in 24 years, the US has been edged out of the top flight of the world’s most powerful number-crunchers. An upgrade to a Swiss supercomputer has bumped the US Department of Energy’s Cray XK7 to number […]
