Technology & Innovation

Today’s children and youth are very tech savvy and easily use tablets, laptops, and smartphones to access the Internet, play games and consume media. AR can put that on fast-forward.

By training algorithms on human data, they learn our biases.

Artificial intelligence and automation stand poised to put millions out of work and make inequality even more pronounced. Is it possible to solve one problem with another?

Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality are already a big part of the travel industry.

A new paper estimates the low and high end of total electricity consumption by the Bitcoin network, but not all agree with the methodology.

Elon Musk revealed some new details about the early stages of the Boring Company’srnplans to transform the mass-transit system in Los Angeles.

What would it cost to move some of the world’s most famous landmarks to new locations?

Specific self-driving car systems are now being developed for urban and rural settings.

Why do we work for five days and then take two days off? The answer might surprise you.

Google’s recent AI technology that can mimic humans is raising ethical concerns.

Disney has plans to make the Star Wars galaxy the setting for the widespread introduction of virtual reality and augmented reality to the public at large.

Northwestern scientists believe they may have a way of wiping out heart disease for good.

‘Enter the room’ is a rare case of an augmented reality app that could genuinely make the world a better place. Read our review here.

In a paper published Monday, security experts outline two attacks that malicious parties could use to gain access to a target’s entire inbox.

Is Google’s moral compass broken?

For many years the concept of virtual worlds and far flung digital realities was the stuff of speculative fiction and philosophy. But it may soon take over the world.

Researchers say they’ll someday be able to recreate experiences, perceptions, and sensations with a device the size of a backpack.

Virtual reality is helping train counter-terrorism officers.

The newest iteration of SpaceX’s flagship rocket hit a stumbling block during its first launch and has been delayed in order to work out unknown problems before another attempt.

A new study highlights the role Facebook algorithms unwittingly played in ISIS recruitment and points to continuing problems.

A new augmented reality game is being developed to help stroke victims stick to their rehabilitation regimen.

New principled approach helps autonomous underwater vehicles explore the ocean in an intelligent, energy-efficient manner.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming many human activities ranging from daily chores to highly sophisticated tasks. But unlike many other industries, the higher education sector has yet to be really […]

Depending on how you look at it, Google wants to jump on the hot new trend in tech or is trying to appease future robot-brain overlords

VR technology shows no signs of slowing down. We need to start asking the question of how we deal with those of us who become addicted to the wonders VR offers.

What’s the difference between VR and AR? Find out what they are and what these emerging technologies are being used for around the world.

Two ex-Googlers release a new phone app that uses A.I. to become a safe, understanding listener.

We’re directly responsible for our robots’ joy, suffering, thoughtfulness, and creative potential.

Here are some of the best books on the rich history, rabid speculations and intriguing fictionalized world of artificial intelligence.

The mathematician and codebreaker invented a water filter that only just got build recently. Could it make the ocean’s drinkable?