Category: News
Scientists develop robot personal trainer
Scientists have developed a robot personal trainer to coach runners through an exercise programme on the treadmill. Humanoid robot Pepper can tell jokes, show sympathy, lean in towards the runner and change eye colour to express different emotions. The support is personalised based on the gym-goer’s heart rate, speed, personality type, mood and fitness level.…
The Rise of E-Learning: Should you Enrol in an Online Course?
The e-learning trend has exploded in recent years, with this market being worth $165 billion in 2015, rising to $182 billion by 2017 and set to be worth a massive $240 billion by 2023. Why has e-learning suddenly become so popular? An easier question would be: why didn’t it become more popular sooner? E-learning has…
1 in 4 kids have smartphone addiction, study shows
One in four children and young people have a smartphone addiction, research suggests (to be honest we're surprised it's not much higher). These youngsters are exhibiting “problematic smartphone usage”, meaning they use the devices in way that is consistent with a behavioural addiction, scientists found. The study, by researchers at King’s College London and published…
Tim Peake: Investment in R&D allows UK to reap rewards
Investment in science, and research and development is key for the UK to reap the rewards of future technologies, astronaut Tim Peake has said. He said the Government is recognising how important it is to invest in the sector, but there is always more that can be done. Major Peake said the benefits are seen…
Disabled people ‘shut out of online shopping’
Disabled people are being shut out of online shopping by inaccessible websites and apps, a survey suggests. Charity Scope called on retailers to ensure they were not missing out on billions of pounds from would-be customers every year by unwittingly preventing the UK’s 14 million disabled people from using their sites. A poll for the…
UK Space Agency commits £347m a year to European Space Agency
The UK Space Agency has committed £374 million a year to the European space programme. The funding will contribute towards international space initiatives to address climate change, deliver high-speed mobile technology and return the first samples from Mars. The £347 million per year for five years will deliver international space programmes, with the UK Space…
Here are Some of the Most Entertaining Things You Can Do on Your iPhone
If you want to download some of the best music and entertainment apps or if you just want something to do on your phone when you’re bored, then you can find out everything you need to know right here. Take a look below to find out more. Koi Pond If you want a nice and…
Champion Go player quits because AI ‘cannot be defeated’
A former world champion player of strategy game Go has retired because artificial intelligence “cannot be defeated”. In 2016, Lee Sedol lost a best-of-five series against AI software created by Google firm DeepMind. The South Korean is an 18-time world champion and considered one of the greatest Go players of the modern age – but…
Twitter accounts of deceased will not be removed
Twitter has said accounts belonging to the deceased will not be removed as part of its “clean-up” of inactive profiles until it figures out a way to memorialise these accounts. The social network has started warning users who have been inactive on its platform for more than six months that their account risks being deleted…
Best Laptop Deals for Black Friday & Cyber Monday
Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431 The annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales extravaganza will once again see the internet awash with special offers, deals and promotions. For anyone thinking of investing in a new laptop, the online events will provide excellent opportunities to pick up a bargain. Whether you’re looking…