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I'm sick and tired of the wearables market! Where is the innovation? How long is this stagnation going to last until we see something new and creative?

Augmented reality is the way of the future according to many, but as with any new technology there are obstacles to overcome. While privacy is the concern that's mentioned most often, I think there's another big hurdle in the way of AR - digital fatigue.

Google's new tablet the Pixel Slate has arrived on the US, UK and Canadian markets. It has a sleek design and a promising spec sheet. However, it seems that the device can't decide what it wants to be - a laptop or a tablet. This has made me skeptical about is potential. It could be revolutionary, but it could also fail at both.

Everyone is familiar with the Big Mouth Billy Bass, a kind of rubber fish that moves on its board and sings. Everything being possible in technology, it is now equipped with Amazon's Alexa.

As the self-driving automobile industry ramps up, we’re starting to see more of these cars on roads around the world. However, there is one major problem with autonomous driving that has nothing to do with AI, safety or even the reliability of the technology.

Whether it's letters or phone calls, emails or text messages, people have always been concerned about possible invasions of their privacy. And with the arrival of smart speakers like Google Home and Amazon Alexa, the issue is more relevant than ever.

Foldable smartphones are finally among us! After years of incessant attempts, today's smartphones have practically reached their turning point. However, they have been met with a rather diffident reaction among users. Why the hate? These flexible devices will bring real benefits to our lives.

The future of VR is murky. Many developers and consumers are losing confidence in VR. Will it really change our lives completely?

Artificial intelligence has incredible virtues but like any technology, it can be diverted to very dark ends. Still too little known, the potential of AI in warfare is considerable and is beginning to cause serious concern.

The smart home market has seen major growth in the last couple of years and is expected to continue growing in the future. Some experts see it as the next major app platform, but with every manufacturer releasing their own hubs and accompanying hardware, does it risk becoming fragmented?

Self-driving cars that bring you home or safely to work after the party are supposed to be the future. But there is also a purpose which not everyone may admit to being so excited about: the self-driving car as a brothel. But that's not the only part of the service industry that will be transformed by self-driving vehicles.

The technology that makes your home smart has never developed as much as it does today. Just think that, in 2018 alone, the smart home market produces profits of 23.5 million dollars. So why not build more smart homes?

While iPhone XS and XS Max immediately sold 45% more in the early days than the previous generation, Apple is forced to cut off production of iPhone XR. Ultimately, these budget devices may be a costly mistake for the Cupertino company.

The last big system update was only a few months ago and now Google has announced, on the down low, another update for the Smartwatch operating system Wear OS. The aim of the next update is to further improve the battery life of smartwatches.

Social media dominates the lives of many of us, and seduces with a promise of connection, togetherness, and support. But studies continue to confirm what we've long suspected - that heavy use of social media is linked to loneliness, sadness and low self-esteem. Why? There are still some conflicting ideas.

Thanks to advances in technology, our cars are getting smarter and smarter. But although it may it seem so, this doesn't happen by magic. Behind the glamour lies a sobering truth...all-too-human drudge work in the poorest regions of the world is teaching our cars how to navigate their surroundings. Is this acceptable?

For the past year, it's been the biggest and most controversial trend in the smartphone world. Almost all manufacturers have delved into it in one form or another. But even more quickly than we expected, the notch has started to take a back seat, as new designs are pushing their way to the market.

Xiaomi, the fast-moving Chinese tech brand, is out to conquer Europe. With its latest launch in the UK, going hand-in-hand with its new flagship the Mi 8 Pro, I think the Xiaomi revolution is just around the corner. Here's why!

Gaming with virtual reality promises to be a lot of fun. And it sure is, but not for longer gaming sessions. This is why the technology is still yet to reach mainstream culture, but there's a lot more to it than that.

The world's first AI park has just opened in Beijing. Is this what the future holds for us? If so, should we be worried?