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Brothers look to harness artificial intelligence for greater good
As debate swirls on whether artificial intelligence will be a boon or a curse for humanity, two Indian-American entrepreneur brothers are out to ensure the emerging technologies don’t just benefit the richest in society.
Australia's digital agriculture dream stymied as government scrimps on broadband
Gooda Creek Farm, located just outside Australia's capital city of Canberra, exemplifies the country's agricultural ambitions – a boutique producer that sells more than 2,000kg a week of highly sought shiitake mushrooms to domestic and Asian consumers.
Apple and Wal-Mart are helping China crack down on polluters
Ma Jun’s years as an environmental activist taught him one lesson: if you want factories to clean up their act, shaming them in front of Apple Inc and Wal-Mart Stores Inc works better than government fines.
Star Wars meets fruit farms as lasers deter berry-stealing birds
In the historic battle of birds versus farmers, there’s a new hi-tech scarecrow in town.
Polly want a broadband connection? Cockatoos cost Australian cable company
Australia's government-built US$36bil (RM152.26bil) broadband network, already under attack from underwhelmed customers, has found a new and formidable enemy – cockatoos are chewing through cables across the country.
Crime-tracking tools could point to new mineral reserves
Striking gold used to be a matter of luck, but tools used to track criminals, diseases and social networks could soon uncover vast troves of valuable minerals
As California’s labour shortage grows, farmers race to replace workers with robots
Despite the adoption of drones, iPhone apps and satellite-driven sensors, the hand and knife still harvest the bulk of more than 200 crops in California.
Blockchain seen as tool in food safety
The food industry is turning to the same technology used by virtual currencies to strengthen food safety and inventory management by tracking meats and crops from farm to table.
China’s DJI unveils US$499 drone that flies from your hand
China’s SZ DJI Technology Co unveiled a small camera drone starting at US$499 (RM2,135) that can take off and land from the palm of a hand, seeking to appeal to the broader consumer market.
Hit Animal Crossing series still coming to mobile
Laid-back town simulation Animal Crossing will arrive on mobile at some point over the next 12 months, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima confirmed during a May 2 investors' Q&A.
