The future of smart toys and the battle for digital children

As smart toys gain popularity, many are hoping that when technology becomes less visible play will come to the fore

Apple gambles on iPhone 7 without headphone jack – plus new Apple Watch and Mario

New design paired with release of AirPods that represents characteristic gamble for tech firm in bid to outpace rivals and usher in wireless listening

Holding your Bitcoin, tight! Searching for bitcoin friendly gaming experiences

The Bitcoin cryptocurrency has become a world-conquering piece-of-invention, and nothing – the hackers, losses for Bitfinex Bitcoin exchange, speculative bubbles, etc – seems to be slowing the pace of roll-out; There are now groundbreaking Bitcoin Wallet App, new cryptocurrencies in developing stages while bitcoin’s blockchain technology could be used to support cloud computing, transparent transmission of artist royalties, … Read more

Gear S3 smartwatch inspired by the art of watchmaking

 With Gear S3, Samsung continues to build on his wearables heritage. Samsung expands its smartwatch portfolio with Gear S3, an intelligent device inspired by traditional timepieces and the art of watchmaking. The Gear S3 combines timeless design with the latest in mobile technology, including IP68 water resistance, mobile payments, LTE connectivity, and built-in speaker and … Read more

Tate Britain project uses AI to pair contemporary photos with paintings

IK prize-winning system matches images from the 24/7 news cycle with centuries-old artworks and presents them online