New video shows pack of SpotMini robot dogs hauling a truck
A new chapter in robotics: the SpotMini is a 30 kg (60 lbs) powerhouse.
April 18, 2019 4:22 pm
Technology
Netflix growth slows as it prepares for streaming arms war
Shares in Netflix were slightly down after a somewhat underwhelming forecast on Tuesday 16 April.
Scientists create 3D printed human heart
The pioneering work could open up exciting new frontiers in biotechnology and 3D printing.
Stratolaunch, the world’s largest plane, makes first flight
The aircraft took flight for two and a half hours, hitting speeds of up to 300 kilometres (189 miles per hour) before touching down safely at the Mojave Air and Space Port.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey had a salary of US$1.40 last year
SEC filings this week showed the 42-year-old Dorsey remains a member of the US$1 salary club.
Boeing shares downgraded as company reels from Ethiopian crash
Airplane and rocket manufacturer Boeing has been in damage control recently.
Australian budget: business seeking more incentive for innovation
After Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's budget speech, Australian businesses were left wanting more in terms of incentives for R&D and innovation.
Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook needs more regulation
In an op-ed for The Washington Post, Zuckerberg wrote that governments and regulatory bodies need to be more active in policing content on social media platforms.
Tim Cook teases details of Apple TV+ and premium Apple News
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced more details of the tech giant's long-awaited move into streaming today, though he did not give details on how much the service would cost.
Drunken online shopping now a US$48 billion industry
According to a new study by online newsletter The Hustle, drunken online shopping is on the rise, with 79% of those who consume alcohol reporting that they had made at least one purchase while inebriated.