There's a technology that could stop Facebook Live being used to stream murders – but it has a cost
May 21, 2017 13:38 pm UTC| Technology
It took 24 hours before the video of a man murdering his baby daughter was removed from Facebook. On April 24, 2017, the father from Thailand had streamed the killing of his 11-month-old baby girl using the social networks...
Why augmented reality is triggering cultural conflict and religious controversy
May 21, 2017 13:28 pm UTC| Technology
A Russian man was recently given a three-and-a-half year suspended sentence for inciting religious hatred. His crime? Playing the popular augmented reality (AR) game Pokémon Go on his smartphone in a...
An ethical hacker can help you beat a malicious one
May 19, 2017 08:08 am UTC| Technology
The recent spate of cyber attacks on computer systems across the world shows how some organisations are not doing enough to protect their systems against malicious hackers. But if organisations had engaged the services...
FCC Just Voted To Kill Net Neutrality, Americans Have Until Aug. 16 To Fight For Free Internet
May 19, 2017 07:06 am UTC| Technology Law
Net Neutrality has been a hot button issue since 2014 and on Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal the regulations implemented in 2015. For those who might have given up hope, the fight isnt over...
Volvo Could Stop Developing Diesel Engines In Favor Of Electric Cars, Blame Tesla
May 19, 2017 05:06 am UTC| Technology
Tesla is currently the leading figure in the fight to revolutionize the auto industry and push electric vehicles to be the main transportation option on the road. According to new reports, it seems Volvo is keen on...
Android Auto Could Be The Best Car Interface Yet, Audi And Volvo Thinks So
May 19, 2017 05:03 am UTC| Technology
The car industry has been connected to the internet and has been using smart interface for several years now, but there have been some notable developments in this regard, which has to do with Android Auto. This is...
Meet Erica: This Robot Is Sarcastic And Dynamic Like Rogue One's K-2SO
May 19, 2017 04:22 am UTC| Technology
Its no secret that robotics technology is becoming more advanced with every day that passes. Now, there is a robot that can hold an entire conversation on her own with eerie complexity. Meet Erica, the most sophisticated...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects