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A pen that can transform Braille into English text has been developed by experts at the University of Bristol.This article was originally published here

Virtual reality (VR) video games that combine screen time with exercise are a great way to get fit, but game designers face a major challenge—like with regular exercise, adherence to “exergames” is low, with most […]

Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology have found that while Australians generally trust retail technology, they remain hesitant to swiftly adopt new advancements, largely due to concerns over security and privacy.This article was originally […]

Ten years ago I wrote a book titled “The End of Airports” about how digital technologies and commercial air travel were on a collision course. Earlier this summer, I was proved right.This article was originally […]

A new study has found that intelligence, in the form of general cognitive abilities such as perception, thinking and remembering, is more important than hitherto thought at predicting a person’s ability to complete common tasks […]

From Monday August 26, many employees in Australia get a new right, called the right to disconnect from work.This article was originally published here

Facial recognition is a critical part of self-image and social interactions. In an era of advanced digital technology, we face intriguing questions about communication and identity. How does altering our facial identity affect our sense […]

US tourist David Madrigal is over the moon after paying $200 for a “vintage” console at a busy Tokyo store that is tapping into booming global demand for retro gaming kit.This article was originally published […]

Toniebox, Tiptoi, and Tamagotchi are smart toys, offering interactive play through software and internet access. However, many of these toys raise privacy concerns, and some even collect extensive behavioral data about children, report researchers at […]

Many businesses are trapping Australian consumers in paid subscriptions by making them hard to cancel, hiding important details and offering “free” trials that auto-renew with hefty charges. We need law reform to tackle this continuing […]