In a Pokémon Direct stream, Nintendo announced Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, a pair of new Switch games that represent the next generation of the mainline series.
Ride-sharing services like Uber have made the drive home after a night out a safer experience but there is something…
Given that we want to incorporate robots into our social world, it’s no wonder that creating a sense of self in artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the ultimate goals for researchers in the field. If these machines are to be our carers or companions, they must inevitably have an ability to put themselves in our shoes. While scientists are still a long way from creating robots with a human-like sense of self, they are getting closer.
Yesterday we found that Vodacom intended to charge its users to roll over mobile data, something that was due to come into effect thanks to last year’s Icasa ruling. A lot can happen in 24 hours. Today Vodacom has issued an update stating that that data-rollover would be free-of-charge, though there still seem to be some terms and conditions attached.
Porsche wants to turn its Macan SUV into an electric vehicle following the introduction of its first EVs, and will start production within the next five years.
Sonos One is part of the Sonos sound system, so you can easily add more speakers to fill every room of your home with sound. Sonos One’s compact and versatile design make it great for rooms where you’re shorter on space. And, when voice control for Sonos is supported in your country, use your voice for hands-free control of your music and more.
Nowhere is the advance of technology more evident than in the rise of robots and artificial intelligence. From smart devices to self-checkout lanes to Netflix recommendations, robots (the hardware) and AI (the software) are everywhere inside the technology of modern society. They’re increasingly common in ads, too: During the 2019 Super Bowl alone, seven ads aired featuring either robots or AI.
Here’s another one we knew we were going to see at MWC: It’s a phone with a 18,000mAh battery from Energizer.
This week, mobile operators in South Africa need to comply with Icasa’s new rules concerning mobile data, but most of them are still hellbent on screwing consumers.
Data-only network Rain has announced it’s going to start offering 5G commercial services in South Africa in September 2019.