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SK Telecom to adopt blockchain for authentication
South Korean telco SK Telecom will adopt blockchain into subscriptions and payments from consumers.
China's IC industry grew 21 percent per year since 2013
China's integrated circuit (IC) industry grew 21 percent per year from 2013 to 2017, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has said, five times the global average.
Microsoft looks to bots to make employees more productive
Microsoft is continuing its quest to try to make workers more productive via a variety of bots, including SwitchBot and Calendar.help.
Deloitte CMO on customer experience: "Get out of the office. See customers."
The global chief marketing officer of Deloitte, which has $39 billion in revenue and 270,000 employees, shares lessons on driving transformation to improve customer relationships. A must-read for CMOs and every CIO as well.
Why Amazon's home robots aren't a stretch: All the infrastructure, ecosystem via AWS is in place
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch domestic robots. Assuming the robot designs aren't horrendous, Amazon already has the computer vision, deep learning, and speech processing to make its robots helpful.
IT leader’s guide to the rise of smart cities, volume 3
Powerful trends are pushing the global community to develop more smart cities and invest in connected technologies, as the world population increases and more people move to urban environments. This ebook...
SAP wants manufacturers to embrace cloud computing
New products will allow manufacturers to monitor performance and collaborate with others in the supply chain via the cloud.
Global automation readiness. Who's prepared, who's in trouble?
A wave of automation across industries could inspire upheaval in work, employment, and politics ... at least for countries that are unprepared.
Backed by Bill Gates, EarthNow wants to show us every inch of our planet in real-time
The startup hopes to deploy a vast network of satellites to livestream Earth.
South Korea to invest over $620 million in nanotech R&D
South Korea will invest 669.3 billion won, or $626 million, into R&D and commercialisation of nanotech this year, the Ministry of Science and ICT says.
Amazon: The world's most innovative tech company
From Alexa Skills Blueprints to AWS to Prime, Larry Dignan and Bill Detwiler make the case for Amazon as the most innovative tech company on the planet. (Analysis and news roundup.)
Wearables, projectors offer displays for the post-screen world
While we like to have expansive views of content, monitors place major restrictions on how fluidly we can work. But a range of emerging options could bring us closer to seamless computing anywhere.
Planet analytics 1.0: From the UN lab to the globe
The United Nations (UN) is developing initiatives that leverage data and analytics to measure and streamline sustainable development goals. While this is work in progress, there are some fundamental questions as to its effectiveness.
Can these minimalist phones save us from our smartphone obsession?
Approaches include a smaller smartphone, an attractively designed minimalist phone, and bringing more sophisticated apps to feature phones.
iPhone terminator: Apple's Daisy teardown robot can rip your phone apart in 18 secs
Apple has a new robot that can recover about 1kg of gold and 7.5kg of silver from every 100,000 old iPhones.
Gadgets to go: The ultimate tech travel-kit
The Business Bargain Hunter shows you what to pack for every possible tech scenario.
Photos: Cold War ZX Spectrum clones spawned behind the Iron Curtain
Fitted inside telephone cases, or even toy organs, these Speccy replicas were less expensive but arguably more creative than the original Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
11 robot fails, flubs, and pratfalls from the past year
When the robot overlords take over, these distant ancestors might be cause for embarrassment
How ubiquitous AI will permeate everything we do without our knowledge.
Most of us do not know that we are using chatbots to talk to service agents, so how will we know that AI will be seamlessly interacting in with our future lives?
What features does the smartphone of the future need?
Smartphone sales have plateaued now that everyone has a mobile device. So, what is next for mobile phone makers and service providers in the post-app, post-smartphone era?
Biotech breakthroughs which may change human health forever
ZDNet explores how biotechnology research and current projects may change the face of healthcare worldwide in the future.
10 amazing robots in space right now (in pictures)
Robots, including floating spheres and spacewalkers, are performing critical tasks for astronauts and researchers as we speak.
Photos of the Raspberry Pi through the ages: From the prototype to Pi 3 B+
A walkthrough of every model of the Raspberry Pi to be released dating back to an early prototype in 2006.
Innovative artificial intelligence, machine learning projects to watch
ZDNet explores the AI landscape and some of the most unusual projects currently underway.
Unboxing the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
We got our hands on one of the first Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ boards. Here's what it looks like and how it differs from the previous incarnation (there's one design change that could catch you out!).
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+: A closer look at the newest board
See all the new features on the flagship Pi board.
Here's how: A dozen technology tips, tricks and tweaks
What do Windows 10, Gmail, Amazon Echo, VPNs, and iPhone battery life all have in common? We've collected and updated our best and most popular how-to articles.
For your smart office: Must-have gadgets and accessories (in pictures)
ZDNet takes a look at the most useful, intelligent, and interesting gadgets available no matter your officie environment.
We rank the technologies most likely to change the world by 2028
From today's rock stars of innovation to tomorrow's hidden gems, these 18 technologies have the greatest potential to transform the world over the next decade.
Fake news: The tech products that fooled or failed us
Some tech make the cut, others don't. But there's a special sort of gadget or technology that on the face of it looks like it has what it takes to take the world by storm, only to fall flat on its face.
EU regulations nudge Facebook to offer new privacy guidelines
Here's how the social media giant is updating privacy policies ahead of the EU's new data law.
Blockchain and cryptocurrency are enriching the lives of people in emerging markets
Isaac Phillips, the co-founder of Siglo, discusses how the Siglo platform leverages pre-paid cell phones prevalent in emerging market countries; how to use blockchain and cryptocurrencies to eliminate financial barriers where computers and internet don't exist; and how stabilize the value of cryptocurrency to promote wider adoption and usage.
Earth watchers rejoice: EarthNow's major backers push dream of total planet stream
The startup hopes to deploy a vast network of satellites to livestream Earth.
Who should be liable for robot misbehavior?
Ryan Jenkins, assistant professor of Philosophy at California Polytechnic State University, discusses ethical dilemmas manufactures face when building robots; the autonomous Uber vehicle accident that killed a pedestrian in Arizona; and ethics in military robot applications.
Sony makes big bet on cooking robots as key to automated future
Sony and Carnegie Mellon University form partnership to research cooking robots.
Beyond vacuums: Home robotics
Philip Roan, senior engineer of robotics at BSH Home Appliance Corporation, traces the evolution of home robots beginning with vacuum cleaners, the challenges of merging IoT and home automation products from different manufacturers, and the last in artificial intelligence for the kitchen.
Best practices for businesses that want to employ VR
Peter Rubin, science editor at WIRED and author of "Future Presence," discusses how VR is being used in business and enterprises today.
Why Amazon is the world's most innovative tech company - for now
From Alexa Skills Blueprints to AWS to Prime, Larry Dignan and Bill Detwiler make the case for Amazon as the most innovative tech company on the planet.
Custom Alexa skills: How the average person can make one in minutes
Amazon opened up its Alexa platform so that anyone can create a custom Alexa skill. Skills are little Alexa apps that provide Amazon's assistant with additional features. Now, you can make your own skill, and you don't need to be an app developer to do so.
Tattoos could help pave the way for improved diagnostic medicine
The tattoo "cells" erupt on the skin when potentially dangerous levels of particular minerals are detected.
IBM challenges traditional architecture with new in-memory computing approach
IBM's nanoscale analog computers could solve the big-data energy crunch facing traditional architectures.
Adobe acquires voice tech startup Sayspring
Adobe has acquired the voice technologies company as it pushes to develop natural command solutions beyond the traditional mouse and keyboard.
Google Home comes to Singapore
Google is launching a Singapore version of its online store and bringing its range of smart speakers to the city-state.
'Accidental' enzyme offers hope in war on plastic
Researchers have created an enzyme which may help solve our worldwide plastic pollution problem.
UK universities hosting massive ARM-based supercomputing installation
A new installation across three UK-based clusters will run a total of 12,000 ARM cores.
Diggro D106 hands on: A low-cost smartwatch with full featured Android apps
I like the idea of wearing a smartwatch -- and the D106 has everything I could need.
Meizu Pro 7 Plus hands-on: Dual screen innovation with great functionality
Meizu has outdone itself with its latest phones. The Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus have some very cool new features.
Poof pet activity tracker-a well built device but the app needs work
The Poof pet activity tracker will track your pet's activities and could help you find your lost pet - if you have an army of Poof users living nearby.
Hands on with the Meizu M5 Note, fast, stylish and affordable
A well-priced Android smartphone with great performance, good looks, and an easy user interface.
Flir One review: Thermal imaging on your smartphone
The Flir One thermal imaging add-on for iOS and Android devices is a very desirable peice of tech. Whether it's a justifiable expense is questionable, although if you maintain or repair electronic equipment it could cut diagnostic times drastically in some cases.
Does the Myo gesture control band shape up in real life, or is the wearable just a gimmick?
Thalmic Labs claims the Myo armband can let you take control of your devices hands-free, but whether it will one day replace our mouse or touchpad remains to be seen.
A drone for everyman
In a crowded field, the latest from Yuneec stands out with curb appeal and features for all levels of pilot.
Inverse Path USB armory: Secure computer on a stick
Seen too many dubious security-in-a-box solutions? USB armory is the real deal for anyone looking to protect and control their personal digital privacy and security. But is this real deal ready for regular users?
Lenovo M57e
The Lenovo M57 eco is a small form-factor desktop that is promoted by the company as energy efficient. We found it to be a capable and powerful office performer for its size, but with limited upgrade options.
Western Digital WD RE2-GP & WD Caviar GP
Western digital has released a range of hard drives purporting to save up to 40 percent in power consumption over comparable drives. We found the drives not only lived up to promised efficiency, but also were competitively priced.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 9
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 is the best tool available for dictating text and commanding a Web browser by voice, despite the gradual adjustments needed to conform to your personal manner of speaking.
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