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To better understand how artificial intelligence ( AI ) is being adopted differently by nations around the world, we sat down with Virtusa's Executive Vice President of Global Digital Solutions, Frank Palermo. We've also highlighted the best AI platforms for business 1. Is there much disparity between different global regions’ approaches to robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles or, indeed, their policies on these technologies? As AI takes a more prevalent role in our society, the issue of ethics and governance has become critical, and policymakers around the globe have a collective responsibility to be forward thinking when deciding how best to regulate it. It is imperative that AI is managed in a way that allows the technology to reach its full potential, while ensuring it doesn’t have a negative impact on humans and society. The US has historically left technology companies relatively unimpeded by government oversight or stringent regulation, with th...

What is the IoT? The world around us is getting smarter and more connected as technology becomes a common sight in many areas. Digital devices are not just in our pockets or our offices, but increasingly in our homes, buildings, and many places and cities. Helping collect, analyse and monitor data and information about their surroundings, these devices are able to communicate with each other through the ‘Internet of Things’. Often shortened to the IoT, this worldwide, interconnected network allows devices to talk to each other and to us, delivering reams of data through smarter processes that will greatly increase the quality of life around the world.  The Internet of Things is predicted to revolutionise the way in which we live our lives, with many industry experts tipping it to have the biggest technological impact since cloud computing, as more data than ever before can be collected, stored and analysed. Many consumers are already enjoying the benefits of the IoT, as popula...

Amazon has discounted the ecobee4 Smart Thermostat today, bringing the price down to just $209. That is good for $40 off of its regular price and that also brings it back down to its all-time lowest price – something that hasn’t been seen for a few months now. The ecobee4 is the latest smart thermostat from the company, and it also includes Alexa built-in. While its earlier models – like the very popular ecobee3 – had Alexa compatibility, the ecobee4 actually has Alexa built-in, so it could replace your Echo device. It means that you can also ask your thermostat to turn on the lights in your home, or how the weather is today and then have the thermostat adjust the temperature before you leave for work. It’s a pretty neat feature, but the ecobee4 will also work to save you money on heating and cooling your home. The ecobee4 will adjust the temperature of your home, so it stays the same temperature and it’s not too hot or too cold. This is going to allow you to conserve energy and sp...

The brand new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max handsets have only been in customers' hands for a week, but already a problem has emerged – namely that some models don't start charging when plugged into the mains if the screen is off when they're connected. At the moment the issue is only anecdotal, but based on forum posts and YouTube videos it seems to be genuine, even if the scale of the problem isn't clear yet. We've tested charging behavior on our own iPhone XS in the TechRadar office and it works fine, so this isn't something that's affecting every handset out there. Some users report it's phone inactivity that causes the charging cable not to be recognized, rather than the screen being off. In just about every case we've seen, charging carries on normally as soon as the phone gets unlocked or is interacted with. It's a bug's life Considering charging is only disabled under certain conditions, it seems that this is likely to be a soft...

Aiming to encourage children to be confident online explorers while avoiding potential cybersecurity pitfalls, Google has launched “Abtal Al Internet” (Internet Heroes) initiative in Arabic, a free online platform full of learning resources and interactive activities on online safety for kids, parents and educators. This move seems in line with Google’s Be Internet Awesome initiative launched last year. Children now access the internet at very young ages and are vulnerable to online predators and scams whether it be on social media or online games. To that effort, Abtal Al Internet is designed to teach kids the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety and help them confidently navigate the online world by being smart, alert, strong, kind and brave.  Also part of the online learning program is an online adventure, A’lam al Internet (Interland), that allows kids to develop good digital habits such as not sharing information online to those they don’t trust, building strong pa...

And so it begins! If Sunday at the 2018 Ryder Cup is anywhere near as exciting as the first two days, then you're in a for a real treat today. It's time for the Day 3 Singles and we'll tell you how to live stream the Ryder Cup finale no matter where you live - it's even FREE to live stream if you're in the US. It's surely Europe's for the taking? Four points up going into the Sunday of a Ryder Cup certainly suggests that, but the US team will inevitably have been watching videos of Brookline and Medinah on repeat for inspiration for an unlikely turn around. Sunday sees every player of each team play in singles matchplay golf. That means there are 12 points in total to play for - more than enough for the USA to overturn the deficit. Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy go out first at 12.05am local time (11.05am BST, 6.05am ET, 3.05am PT), with Bryson DeChambeau vs Alex Noren finishing things off. Leading the European troops at Le Golf National is Thomas Bjørn, d...

We’re all familiar with the term ‘one hit wonder’, and many artists or groups have had huge success with a single song, then subsequently nosedived into commercial oblivion with their following tracks. The lifecycle of a website can be disturbingly similar, at least to a point. There’s a kind of gravitational force which acts on all websites, pulling them down the search engine rankings as they’re replaced with newer, fresher, more successfully promoted sites. If you want to defy this natural force, you’ll need a promotional plan, many clever tricks, and a concerted effort from your web development team. With that in mind, here’s a list of 20 ways in which you can promote your website, and keep it as visible as possible. We’ve chosen the best web hosting services right here 1. Be SEO smart Most of the time, your website will be found via a search engine, and the vast majority of folks out there are using Google for search duties. And wher...

Last week, over 300 leading figures from sports, technology and esports attended the biggest esports business conference in Europe: ESI London. During the two-day conference, the esports industry’s best and brightest took part in discussions and debates surrounding the most pressing issues facing their field.  The primary focus: what does the future hold for the thriving esports industry? An economy which, according to Newszoo’s 2018 Global Esports Market Report , is expected to be worth almost one billion dollars in the coming year. That’s a year-on-year increase of a whopping 38%.  We caught up with Intel’s UK gaming & esports lead Scott Gillingham, ESL COO Rob Black and ESL’s UK managing director James Dean at EGX 2018 to chat about where they see esports heading in the next few years and why the UK has fallen behind the rest of the world.  A brief history of esports Esports (or electronic sports) are professional, organized video games competitions. In other ...

Last week, over 300 leading figures from sports, technology and esports attended the biggest esports business conference in Europe: ESI London. During the two-day conference, the esports industry’s best and brightest took part in discussions and debates surrounding the most pressing issues facing their field.  The primary focus: what does the future hold for the thriving esports industry? An economy which, according to Newszoo’s 2018 Global Esports Market Report , is expected to be worth almost one billion dollars in the coming year. That’s a year-on-year increase of a whopping 38%.  We caught up with Intel’s UK gaming & esports lead Scott Gillingham, ESL COO Rob Black and ESL’s UK managing director James Dean at EGX 2018 to chat about where they see esports heading in the next few years and why the UK has fallen behind the rest of the world.  A brief history of esports Esports (or electronic sports) are professional, organized video games competitions. In other ...

Apple released the iPhone XS last weekend with a price tag that can run as high as AED 6,000 (US$ 1,600) and as good of a phone as it is, you might want to wait some time before committing that much money. There are tons of new Android phones being announced in October from the likes of LG, Samsung, HMD and Huawei. And based on recent leaks, the Huawei Mate 20 is shaping up to be the phone to beat this year. Where the iPhone XS and the Galaxy Note 9 were minor upgrades from last years models with not much in terms of innovation, the Huawei Mate 20 is looking to be brand new handsets with technologies that will power the next generation of smartphones. Let’s take a look at some of the features that are expected on the Mate 20 series based on the recent leaks leading up to the launch in mid-October. Design According to a leak on Weibo, the Huawei Mate 20 series might feature a smooth and symmetrical body This source also suggests that the Huawei Mate 20 series features the world’s fi...

Real Madrid have a chance to avenge the 4-2 Super Cup defeat to local rivals Atletico Madrid last month – and you can live stream the latest Madrid derby simply by following the instructions in this guide.  Real have so far adapted pretty well to life after Ronaldo. Gareth Bale even commented that his teammates are now playing with more freedom without CR7, and the fine form of the Welshman and fellow forwards Benzema, Isco and Asensio suggests he may be right.  Under Diego Simeone, Atleti have been formidable at stifling this kind of attacking talent and keeping pace with their city foes, and they'll once again need to be at their organisational best in El Derbi. They also have plenty of threat to pose themselves, with Diego Costa up against Sergio Ramos sure to be an entertainingly physical battle at the Bernabeu. The Madrid derby is always one of the highlights of the La Liga season so make sure you don't miss out on a live stream of Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid tonigh...

As the official October 16 launch date of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro approaches, we're hearing more and more about what to expect from Huawei's latest premium handset. The latest leaks suggest the phone will come packed with some cutting-edge mobile tech. According to internal presentation slides obtained by Israeli tech site Girafa , we're going to see something called Bone Voice ID, which will use bundled earphones and bone conduction technology to verify users based on their voice. There will also be an in-display fingerprint scanner on the front of the phone, which we've heard about before . The slides also show off the Nano SD memory card format that Huawei supposedly has in the works – the primary difference between this proprietary tech and standard memory cards seems to be a smaller size, but we'll no doubt hear more on October 16. Specs appeal There's also mention of the smartphone specs we've seen mooted before: a huge 6.9-inch screen, the Kirin 9...

The first major face-off of the fledgling Premier League title race is here as Chelsea take on Liverpool just three days after meeting in the Carabao Cup, and you can live stream what should be a pulsating 90 minutes by following this guide. Chelsea have adapted to the more attacking style of manager Maurizio Sarri faster than many expected, but drew a blank for the first time last week in a drab 0-0 at West Ham. With Eden Hazard in excellent form, the Blues have one of the biggest threats in the league but Sarri needs his strikers to start firing too – Morata and Giroud have just one goal between them so far this season. So it's opponents Liverpool who are now the only side in the Premier League with a 100% record. The Reds have breezed to the top of the league with the explosive Salah - Firmino - Mane strikeforce propped up by an in-form James Milner and formidable partnership between Gomez and Van Dijk in defence. Will Klopp's men be too strong for The Blues or is the Pre...

Photo credit: Josiah Bondy If you want to point to a single trend in automotive tech, you might pick autonomous driving, safety features like back-up cams, or maybe lane-keeping in even the most affordable cars like the Ford Focus. Some high-tech marvels like the 2019 Mercedes-Benz EQC might catch your eye – it has one of the most beautiful dash displays ever. For trucks, the 2019 RAM 1500 has a screen the size of an iPad Pro, and it’s a wonder to behold. Then again, some of that tech might need to take a backseat. On a recent test of the 2018 Ford Expedition , a fairly low-tech feature became the one everyone liked to use the most. The SUV has a total of six USB ports scattered throughout the cab, and a wireless charger for anyone with a compatible phone (such as the iPhone X or many Samsung models). Photo credit: Josiah Bondy  The real trend here is 'bring your own device', and it’s one that worked well in this massive SUV. In the test, we crammed in seven people, all ...

We reported back in August that Wear OS was getting a hefty update from Google, and the new code is apparently now rolling out to compatible smartwatches. You might want to check the update screen on your wearable and see if the software is ready to go. A lot of the new changes are cosmetic ones, with an improved, cleaner interface for notifications, the Google Assistant, and the newly revamped Google Fit . Wear OS should be easier to get around with the 2.1 update as well – you can use swipes from the main watch face to get to all the features that matter . Google says Google Assistant for Wear OS is getting more proactive and may pop up with helpful suggestions when you need them (like a reminder to take an umbrella if it's raining). It might also suggest Assistant features you haven't tried yet from your wrist. Wear OS vs Apple Watch "As you go about your busy day, every minute matters," Google says . "We're evolving the design of Wear OS by Google to...

Read enough business journals, and you’ll encounter the expression ‘core business’ on a regular basis.  The phrase refers to the part of the company that creates, produces or services those things which are the intrinsic reason that the business exists. Most firms have departments like human resources and accounts that are important in operational terms, but aren’t ‘core business’ functions.  Some companies will review the various components of their business on a regular basis to determine which parts are core, and which aren’t – potentially outsourcing the latter to other firms, who can then take responsibility for, say, cleaning the offices, finding new recruits, and so on. In a similar vein, hosting a website, updating the contents and managing any web-related security issues are all complex jobs that require experienced staff to handle. Therefore, rather than accepting those additional tasks, many businesses outsource the whole problem, an...

Golf is famously a sport known for its respect for tradition and formality - but in the increasingly digital world of today, the sport has had to react to changing demands from fans and TV viewers across the world.  This weekend sees the 42nd Ryder Cup at the Le Golf National course just outside of Paris, where once again Europe will take on the USA for golf's top team honour. However the 2018 Ryder Cup is set to be the most tech-friendly yet thanks to a major partnership with technology giant HPE Aruba, and TechRadar Pro headed to Paris to find out more. How to watch the 2018 Ryder Cup wherever you are "We really want to change the fan experience, and transform the fan experience thanks to technology," Gilles Thiebaut, managing director of HPE France, told us at a media briefing on the opening day of this year's tournament. "At HPE we believe that the enterprise of tomorrow will be data-driven, so the ability of an enterprise to collect data, extract in...

A listing on the Android Enterprise Device Catalog confirms some of the rumored specifications of the RED Hydrogen One . According to the listing, the smartphone will contain 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal flash storage and it also states that the handset will ship with Android 8.1 Oreo pre-installed. RED previously confirmed that the device will support the expansion of the internal storage using a microSD card, while a listing on the website of the popular benchmarking application Geekbench last June previously detailed the amount of RAM and the operating system version installed on the device. Furthermore, the entry on the Android Enterprise Device Catalog also confirmed that the smartphone will feature NFC support and a fingerprint sensor that will reportedly be embedded in the power button of the handset. While the Android Enterprise Device Catalog listing did not substantiate this information, benchmark results claim that the Snapdragon 835 chipset from Qualcomm will power...

A new set of images of the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 Pro have been shared on the Chinese social networking website Weibo. The two photos show a person sitting in a public transit while holding the alleged Huawei flagship smartphone. These two photos don’t bring anything new to the table, but they do reiterate the information shared in previous leaks. In one of the photos, the front side of the Mate 20 Pro can be seen with curved edges; a detail that was revealed a few days back when the phone’s front panel had leaked. The Pro model is also rumored to include a significantly large display notch that will house an advanced system to enable Face ID-like 3D facial recognition. Given the subpar clarity of the included photo, any detail of this sort couldn’t be verified through this leak. Coming to the second image that gives a better look at the smartphone’s back, a square-shaped camera housing can be seen placed in the center. It accommodates a triple-camera system, previously seen on the ...

In short:  As many as 67% of smartphone users say that they use their phone while on the toilet while the remaining users seem unwilling to admit the behavior, according to a recent phone behavior survey conducted by Salt Lake City-based Reviews.org . That’s by comparison to just 7-percent of the 200 surveyed users who claim they use their device in the shower and a majority of users who claim to not “drunk text” their ex. Meanwhile, at least one 55-year-old from New Jersey also claimed to “always” use their handset “during sex” and an average of 44.5-percent who search for “adult content” – split 58-percent to 34-percent for men and women, respectively. Background:  Setting aside the more questionable behaviors covered, what the new survey really seems to highlight is smartphone addiction in both younger and older demographics. The fact that users tend to become addicted to the technology isn’t necessarily new and the addiction has even been formally classified as ...