Science
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Experts warn of ‘third revolution in warfare’
Aug 21, 2017News Hour: More than 100 leading robotics experts are urging the United Nations to take action in order to prevent the development of “killer robots”. In a letter to the organisation, artificial intelligence (AI) leaders, including... -
Nissan Kicks named “Best Buy of 2017”
Aug 19, 2017News Hour: After winning six of the most prestigious awards in Brazil and Latin America, Nissan Kicks has won again. The prestigious magazine Quatro Rodas in Brazil has named Kicks the winner in the SUV category... -
Delphi Automotive Plc partnered with Innoviz Technologies to improve vehicle safety for self-driving cars
Aug 19, 2017News Hour: Delphi Automotive Plc said on Friday it has partnered with laser-based sensor maker Innoviz Technologies to improve vehicle safety for self-driving cars, after making a minority investment in the Israel-based company. Innoviz’s LiDAR technology... -
Japan launched the third satellite in its effort to build a homegrown GPS system
Aug 19, 2017News Hour: Japan on Saturday launched the third satellite in its effort to build a homegrown geolocation system aimed at improving the accuracy of car navigation systems and smartphone maps to mere centimeters. An H-IIA rocket... -
Taxi drivers choose Nissan LEAF in Italy
Aug 18, 2017News Hour: With more zero emission cars on the road, Florence is shaping up to be one of the most advanced Smart Cities in Italy. Last year, the municipality of Florence called a tender notice that... -
The Ukrainian central bank warned state-owned and private lenders of the appearance of new cyber attack
Aug 18, 2017News Hour: The Ukrainian central bank said on Friday it had warned state-owned and private lenders of the appearance of new malware as security services said Ukraine faced cyber attacks like those that knocked out global... -
The first total solar eclipse to sweep North America in nearly a century will march across the continent
Aug 18, 2017News Hour: The first total solar eclipse to sweep North America in nearly a century will march across the continent August 21, casting a shadow over millions of people from coast to coast. The event, coined... -
Apple CEO Tim Cook joins Trump condemnation
Aug 17, 2017News Hour: Apple chief executive Tim Cook has become the latest boss to criticise President Donald Trump over his response to the white nationalist rallies in Virginia. Mr Cook said he did not agree there was... -
Uber settles U.S. allegations over privacy, security
Aug 15, 2017News Hour: U.S. regulators said on Tuesday that Uber Technologies Inc agreed to do more to protect the privacy of customer and driver data in settling allegations that the ride-hailing company had made deceptive privacy and... -
Facebook expands Marketplace trading service across Europe
Aug 14, 2017News Hour: Facebook is stepping up its modest moves into e-commerce by expanding its service for connecting local buyers and sellers into 17 new European markets, the U.S. company said on Monday. Marketplace, which sits alongside...
