AI robot monitors the health of tulips in fields Posted April 20, 2024 An artificial intelligence robot called Theo is a new high-tech weapon in the battle to root out disease from Dutch tulip fields. The robot, which checks each plant and kills dise…
Bendy phones and satellite connectivity – new handsets showcased at Barcelona’s MWC Posted March 23, 2024 Want to see mobile phones of the future? Then Barcelona is the place to be. At this year’s Mobile World Congress tech show, smaller brands are trying to find novel ways to stan…
Researchers look at alternative sources of rubber Posted March 16, 2024 Katrina Cornish, a professor at Ohio State University who studies rubber alternatives, raises dandelions and the desert shrub guayule in greenhouses at the Ohio Agricultural Resea…
Remotely driven car rental service launches in Las Vegas Posted February 17, 2024 Self-driving cars might have stalled, but now remote or “teledriving” tech is in the fast lane. German teledriving company Vay launched its first commercial service on January …
From selfie mirrors that predict risk of disease to gadgets to help the elderly, health tech is big trend at CES Posted February 10, 2024 From gadgets for the elderly to selfie mirrors that can predict the risk of heart attack, health tech is a big trend at this year’s CES tech show. The innovations make monitoring …
Artificial intelligence dominates Las Vegas tech show CES Posted February 4, 2024 Artificial intelligence was set to dominate the annual Las Vegas technology show CES, with more than 130,000 attendees expected to crowd convention center halls when doors opened …
Robot helps seniors fight loneliness; it converses, plays music and gives virtual tours Posted January 21, 2024 Some American senior citizens have a new companion to help them combat loneliness — a robot. Joyce Loazia lives alone, but when she returns to her apartment at a suburban Fort …
Indoor fish farms in the US mimic salmon’s natural environment Posted December 17, 2023 Aquaculture has been the fastest-growing food sector in the world for decades, and people now eat more farmed fish than wild fish. The industry has had to grow. Demand for seaf…
How smart tech is transforming beekeeping Posted October 28, 2023 An Israeli tech start-up is hoping to help beekeepers maintain their bee colonies with a smart touch. Using sensors and real-time data analysis, the tech allows keepers to trac…
Indoor farms bloom despite challenges Posted October 14, 2023 Eden Green Technology is one of the latest crop of indoor farming companies seeking their fortunes with green factories meant to pump out harvests of fresh produce all year long. …
From cargo police scooters to smaller e-bike motors, urban mobility has its place at the Munich motor show Posted October 8, 2023 Munich’s cycle paths are busier than usual in the city center. During the motor show, called IAA Mobility, people can test ride all kinds of bikes from the companies who make them…
The foldable phone that turns into a bespoke clutch-style purse Posted October 1, 2023 Fashion has fused with tech in a new phone that can be worn like a handbag. It’s the latest concept design by Chinese manufacturer Honor. Could this be the future of phones? Th…
Solar panel recycling industry takes shape in U.S. Posted September 2, 2023 Solar panels are a greener way of generating energy. But when they get old, how can you dispose of them without harming the environment? A plant in Arizona is finding ways to recy…
Meat from cultivated animal cells can be sold in the U.S. for the 1st time Posted July 23, 2023 Chicken grown from animal cells, not from slaughtered birds, can now be sold in the U.S., after the Agriculture Department issued approvals to California firms Upside Foods and Go…
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 ‘Vision Pro’ goggles Posted July 9, 2023 Apple unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter’s ability to popularize new-fangl…
Busy U.S. cargo port tests autonomous robot street sweepers Posted June 17, 2023 One of the busiest seaports in the U.S. is testing electric driverless autonomous street sweepers to clean parking lots, warehouses and garages. The Port Authority of New York …
Children in Nairobi learn coding for a tech future Posted June 4, 2023 In the sprawling slums of Kibera, a computer programmer is equipping children from low-income backgrounds with technological skills. 29-year-old Renice Owino, is the founder of…