Could your next job interview be with an AI bot? Posted July 1, 2026 Imagine taking part in a job interview not conducted by a human, but by an AI avatar. What might seem dystopian in concept is an increasing reality for some appli…
Lasers and robots: how U.S. farmers are tackling a declining workforce with automation Posted June 24, 2026 America has been called the “breadbasket of the world” due to its export of food products across the globe. Now, with the U.S. agriculture industry grappl…
How selfies are being turned into an ever-changing digital portrait of the British people Posted June 16, 2026 An ever-changing, AI-powered portrait of British adults has been launched in the U.K. People can submit selfies, which are turned into digital pictures as part of…
Meta launches WhatsApp ‘incognito’ mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats Posted June 12, 2026 Meta Platforms said it's rolling out an “incognito” mode for WhatsApp users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move intended to…
Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves Posted June 5, 2026 When a heat wave hits, millions of air conditioners switch on at once, straining the electric grid and driving up the risk of outages—and residents' power bills. …
AI smart glasses to help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon Posted June 2, 2026 Visually impaired runners are using AI-powered smart glasses as they prepare for the London Marathon. The glasses are not designed specifically f…
The science in a bag of potato chips—why researchers are seeking potato perfection Posted May 24, 2026 There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips. Whether you call them chips, as in the U.S., or crisps, as in the UK, this fast food is a staple …
A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race Posted May 18, 2026 A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing ran faster than the human world record in a show of China's technological leaps. The winner f…
A bus in Havana that transports bikes becomes the ride that matters during Cuba’s fuel crisis Posted May 7, 2026 One sweltering afternoon in the Cuban capital, dozens of commuters on bicycles, scooters, and electric motorcycles gathered in a tidy row at the entrance of the Havana Bay Tunnel.…
From Macintosh to iPhone: 50 years of Apple gadgets celebrated in new museum Posted May 6, 2026 The innovations of Apple Inc. are on show at the new Apple Museum in the Netherlands. It traces 50 years of the iconic brand's innovations, from its first experim…