Technology
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Quantum leap spells new age of computing
Will quantum computers change the world for the better? IBM has built the most powerful quantum computer ever. The technology has a long way to go, but some think it will change everything.
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Google takes giant leap in self-driving cars
Will self-driving cars change the world for the better? The first completely self-driving taxis are about to hit the road. Some say they will revolutionise our lives sooner than we think.
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Hacking the atmosphere ‘could save the world’
Could geoengineering stop or even reverse climate change? Today, as the UN discusses carbon emissions at a global conference, politicians in the USA will debate a far more radical solution.
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‘Americans deserve to know a lot more’
Should politicians crack down on social media? New statistics suggest that Russian online propaganda is more widespread that we thought. The tech giants are under pressure to do something.
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Video game competitions could enter Olympics
Should eSports be in the Olympics? Professional video game contests are bigger than ever. Now the International Olympic Committee is considering adding them to the 2024 Paris games.
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How science is transforming entertainment
Will we have more fun in the future? By 2050 we could take holidays in space, use cyborg superpowers, and play games in super realistic VR. Here are five predictions for the future of fun…
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How technology is shaping the future of love
Will machines help us make strong relationships? “The course of true love never did run smooth,” wrote Shakespeare — before AI and virtual reality. Here are five big changes facing dating…
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How machines will revolutionise the workplace
Will technology ruin or improve our careers? Machines are transforming a whole host of industries — from accountancy to the priesthood. Here are five innovations the world of work is facing …
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How ‘smart’ cities will change the world
Should we be excited about the future of cities? In 2050 the modern metropolis could be made of micro-homes, sensors, and cyber infrastructure. Here are five ways our cities may change…
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How robots will run the schools of the future
Will technology change education for the better? Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and robots could revolutionise schools. Here are five ways learning could be transformed…
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Backlash grows against Zuckerberg stunt
Could virtual reality make us nicer? Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has apologised for a "tasteless" VR video of him touring flooded Puerto Rican streets in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
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Worldwide rocket travel is ‘another mad idea’
Would you want to travel from London to Sydney in 51 minutes? Elon Musk has revealed extraordinary plans to revolutionise travel with “big rockets”. The plan is a logistical nightmare.
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The camera that captures your entire life
Are we obsessed with taking pictures? This week, Google announced the release of its newest creation, Clips: an automatic camera which picks up on motion to capture photos.
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Sputnik is 60 as new space race beckons
Does space exploration have a bright future? When Sputnik was launched 60 years ago, it supercharged the space race. Now a new dash to Mars has dawned, but some see conflict on the horizon.
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Facebook in plain English = ‘Big Brother’
Is Facebook trying to manipulate our free will? The children’s commissioner for England has translated the site’s terms and conditions into simple text to expose its “Big Brother” tactics.