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KodakCoin cryptocurrency is a surefire sign the bubble…

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019by Alex Lee

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As the blockchain wobbles and analysts predict an imminent virtual currency bubble burst, there has been an unlikely entrant into the crypto game. Photography company Kodak has announced it is launching a form of cryptocurrency – and the announcement made at CES 2018 saw its stocks jump by over 120%

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Robo-sidekick: Ocado’s super smart robot helps engineers fix machines…

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019by Alex Lee

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You may never have guessed it but grocery delivery service Ocado has been pioneering industrial robotics for some time now. 

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Code First: Girls wants to teach 20,000 women to code by 2020

Posted on July 10, 2019July 11, 2019by Alex Lee

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Brexit has been a turbulent time for the UK, and the tech industry is no exception. Back in May, a report by job search marketplace Hired revealed that a massive 41% of all tech workers were less likely to start their own tech business in Britain now that we’re due to leave the EU.

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Are we already living in a dystopia of parental surveillance?

Posted on July 9, 2019July 11, 2019by Alex Lee

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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Black Mirror Season 4 Episode 2: Arkangel.

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A rare disease robbed me of my sight, VR brought it back

Posted on July 9, 2019July 14, 2019by Alex Lee

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Slipping the HTC Vive VR headset over my head, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. The last time I played a video game, it was 2013, throwing red shells in Mario Kart on the Wii.

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The realities of space travel: Why a holiday in space might not be a dream vacation

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019by Alex Lee

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On 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin blasted off into space aboard a tiny spherical capsule called the Vostok 1.

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Is Apple going to buy Netflix? Analysts say maybe, we say no

Posted on July 14, 2019July 14, 2019by Alex Lee

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Murmurs of an acquisition of Netflix by tech juggernaut Apple have been running amok across the internet for years as the streaming boom dominates media consumption.

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MyEye 2.0 uses AI to help visually impaired people explore the world…

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019by Alex Lee

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Using AI to read text and recognise faces, the OrCam MyEye 2.0 is a fantastic idea, but is it accessible enough for those who need it?

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The AA battery that never dies: Forever Battery uses Wi-Fi signals to stay charged

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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Charging with cables. On any given day I can put my phone on to charge multiple times, often with a powerbank that then needs its own battery boost. To quote the accurate words of viral sensation, Sweet Brown, ain’t nobody got time for that.

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It’s the 125th anniversary of the humble escalator – here are 8 things you never…

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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It’s 16 January 1893, a man by the name of Jesse W. Reno has just installed the first ever ‘incline elevator’ along the Old Iron Pier in Coney Island and the world will never be the same.

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Did Tidal inflate Kanye and Beyonce’s streaming numbers?

Posted on July 14, 2019July 14, 2019by Alex Lee

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A Norwegian newspaper has claimed that Tidal has purposefully inflated Beyoncé and Kanye West’s streaming figures

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Why we’re not boarding the Apple AR headset hype -train just yet

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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It’s no secret Tim Cook believes that in the battle between VR and AR, the latter will take the crown. In a recent interview with Alphr, Cook said AR is a less isolating than virtual reality and is the next step in gaming, digital healthcare and beyond.

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The only way to boost the UK economy is for humans and AI to work together

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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As artificial intelligence and robotics continue to become staples of human civilisation, what does that mean for us and our jobs?

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Goodbye, coal: 27 nations and states pledge to kill off the dirty fossil fuel

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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In a historic alliance, 27 nations and states have come together to eradicate coal from the world. Formed during the UN Climate Summit, the group includes the likes of Britain, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and France, with the ambitious aim of completely phasing out coal by 2030

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Bill Gates is building a smart city in Arizona worth $40 million

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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If you go 45 minutes west of Arizona, you’ll see huge swathes of empty land in the West Valley. In a few years, this land will be occupied by a community of thousands, where the city’s citizens will be driven around in vehicles that are completely autonomous. 

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Scientists have broadcast a message to try and teach aliens about music

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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The group of alien-hunters at  METI International (Messaging Extraterrestrial Institute) want to try and teach aliens about human culture, and what better way to do that than through music? To paraphrase Taylor Swift: “Nice to meet you, aliens, where you been?

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Electric clocks are running slow all over Europe thanks to a Serbian-Kosovo dispute

Posted on July 14, 2019July 14, 2019by Alex Lee

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The ol’ ”my alarm didn’t wake me up in time” excuse may actually be a valid reason for millions of Europeans across the continent running late for work this morning…

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This plastic can be recycled an “infinite” number of times

Posted on July 14, 2019July 14, 2019by Alex Lee

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Not a day goes by when we aren’t being reminded about plastic’s detrimental effects on our environment. This years’ Earth Day was even dedicated to raising awareness about the toxic material.

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Birds live, frogs die – Researchers predict which survive climate change

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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As our planet continues to warm up quicker than a jacket potato, researchers have identified another detrimental consequence of climate change.

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Forget guns, video games are to blame for school shootings, claims governor

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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As the US grapples with gun control in the wake of yet another school shooting that saw 17 people die, one US governor of Kentucky has dismissed the issue altogether, placing the blame in the hands of violent video games.

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An AI has been taught to make moral decisions like humans

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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I love a good thought experiment, purely because it forces us to cast an uncomfortable eye over our ethics and moral judgement. 

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The most popular esports have just been ruled out of Olympic consideration

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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For many eSports gamers and fans alike, the inclusion of eSports in the Olympics has always just been a pipe dream. That is, until the co-president of the Paris bid committee threw down the gauntlet last year,

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Is Japan’s semi-infinite treasure trove of rare Earth minerals overblown?

Posted on July 14, 2019July 14, 2019by Alex Lee

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It’s not something that’s very well-known, but the seafloor of the Pacific Ocean is home to copious amounts of rare earth minerals that could power our tech-centric lives for centuries to come.

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Interstellar dust found whizzing around Earth is older than the solar system

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019by Alex Lee

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These dust particles could hold the key to understanding how planets were formed

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Step aside Tesla – £95,000 Fisker EV charges to a range of 125 miles in just 9 minutes

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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Auto expert Fisker is due to make a huge splash at CES 2018 this week and take the electric car game back to Tesla as the company unveils its latest super fast-charge EV.

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How to watch the Oscars in the UK: Every way to watch the Academy Awards

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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Don’t miss a minute of the glitz and glamour at this year’s 91st edition of the Oscars

Just because the Oscars take place in Hollywood, Los Angeles every year, that doesn’t mean that us UK-based movie fans shouldn’t be allowed to get in on the action too.

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What is an IPO? Everything you need to know about initial public offerings

Posted on July 14, 2019July 14, 2019by Alex Lee

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Confused about initial public offerings? This beginner’s guide will explain the basics of IPOs

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Earth Day 2018: What is Earth Day and how can you take part?

Posted on July 14, 2019July 14, 2019by Alex Lee

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Earth. Our fragile blue planet, home to more than seven billion of us, is slowly being destroyed. Like the Ghost of Climate Change Yet To Come, our old enemy continues to deliver stark reminders of what our planet could be like if we fail to change our ways. 

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Spotify just filed to go public. What does Spotify’s $1 billion listing mean?

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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It’s going to be an unpredictable trading Tuesday for Spotify’s investors as the company today goes public with its unconventional direct listing. How Spotify’s shares perform today will dictate the tone for the company’s future.

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Is Vero a viable Facebook alternative? Here’s what it’s all about

Posted on July 14, 2019July 14, 2019by Alex Lee

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Shortly after Vero’s astronomical rise to fame, competitor Facebook was thrown into chaos as it was revealed that the personal data of its users had been breached.

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How to watch World Cup 2018: Fixtures and schedule

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019by Alex Lee

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The World Cup 2018 is here and, it’s certainly looking like, the England team might well bring it home for the first time in 52 years.

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