What if we could play games to improve our health and physical ability?
Why the Nokia 3310 was so popular
The Nokia 3310 mobile phone has near iconic status. Released in 2000, it is among the best-selling phones of all time, with 126m units produced.
You are not really anonymous on the Internet
As you browse the internet, online advertisers track nearly every site you visit, amassing a trove of information on your habits and preferences.
Should robots have the same rights as humans?
If a machine can be harmed or held responsible for its actions, should we stop treating it like property and start treating it more like a person with rights?
What to expect after the death of 3D TVs
3D capability was never really universally embraced in the industry for home use, and it’s just not a key buying factor when selecting a new TV.
How digital detectives hunt down hackers
When a cyberattack occurs, ethical hackers are called in to be digital detectives.
Why a sugar tax could be good for South Africa
South Africa’s planned sugar tax has come under severe scrutiny from its parliamentarians. The questions they’re grappling with are whether the country needs a tax and how effective it will be.
Why texting and driving is so dangerous
Is using a hand-held mobile phone really that dangerous when driving?
The problem with Alexa, Google Now, and Siri
Voice interfaces have limitations, and not all of them can be solved by better technology.
How drones are changing the world
In 2016 especially, significant technology improvements and regulatory clarity have paved the way for even more dramatic changes in the coming years.
How to escape any maze using maths
This solution will help you escape from any maze.
How data could shatter gender stereotypes
Certain human behaviors such as rape, marital infidelity and some forms of domestic abuse have been portrayed as adaptive traits that evolved because males are promiscuous while females are sexually reluctant.
Why time flies when you’re having fun
No one is born with an innate understanding of time, and babies must learn to synchronize and coordinate their behavior with the rest of the world.
How AI bots are fighting online trolls
Services are fighting back against trolls using bots.
Why drone deliveries might not take off
Legal restrictions could prove difficult for automated drone deliveries to overcome.
Smartphone users are less likely to trust others
New research suggest smartphone users are less likely to trust other people.
Why some people struggle to multitask when browsing the web
The internet may be the most comprehensive source of information ever created, but it’s also the biggest distraction.
The truth about being cryogenically frozen
There are certain questions you should ask yourself before being cryogenically frozen.
How hackers can prevent you from calling 911
It’s not often that any one of us needs to dial 911, but we know how important it is for it to work when one needs it.
Technology trends that will dominate 2017
If you want to make predictions for the future, you need to find the trajectory of events in the past.