This self-riding bicycle follows you around while you walk
31 July 2019
A chip used to control an autonomous bicycle is inspired by the brain and could pave the way for AI with a broader range of abilities
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Countries are turning off the internet to stop violence. Does it work?
31 July 2019
Governments are increasingly shutting down access to the internet in an effort to curb organised violence. But evidence shows it usually makes things worse
Facebook's fact-checking process is too opaque to know if it's working
29 July 2019
Facebook isn't transparent enough about its fact-checking initiative to know if it's working and it needs to ramp up the operation, says a new report
Complaints about AncestryDNA and 23andme sent to UK data watchdog
27 July 2019
Home DNA testing companies AncestryDNA, 23andme and MyHeritage have all been the subject of complaints to the UK's data watchdog
Flexible battery works when stretched and could power wearable devices
26 July 2019
A lithium-ion battery that can conduct electricity and retain some of its charge even when stretched could be used to power flexible wearable devices
Bionic eye helps people who are blind read letters again
25 July 2019
A pair of smart glasses and an implant behind the retina have given vision back to people with macular degeneration, letting them read letters again
Smartwatch app that soothes the nerves helps improve exam results
25 July 2019
A smartwatch app that produces a slow, soothing tapping on the wrist seems to help people relax and perform slightly better exams
The UK is now using AI to predict solar power and lower energy bills
25 July 2019
Forecasts of solar power generation have been made a third more accurate with the help of an AI. It could help grids run more smoothly, making bills cheaper
