New technology doesn't have to widen the digital divide. Drones and robots could help the global south take charge of its resources if they're used with local needs in mind.

Viviana Laperchia 17 Sep 2018

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Digital Communications

What these 6 digital tribes mean for the way we live

Digital information could help city planners to design cities to work for many types of people.

Riccardo Di Clemente and Marta Gonzalez · The Conversation 17 Sep 2018

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Electronics

These kids are starting a revolution to get their parents to put down their phones

Despite public opinion, young children and teenagers aren't the only people guilty of phone addiction, according to new research.

Jenny Anderson and Jill Petzinger · Quartz 17 Sep 2018

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Digital Economy and Society

These are the apps we spend the most time using

New data shows the apps that we spend the most time on.

Jeff Desjardins · Visual Capitalist 04 Sep 2018

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France

Phones are now banned in French schools for children under 15

The ban fulfils a campaign pledge from President Macron.

Sinead Baker · Business Insider 04 Sep 2018

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United States

These 3 charts show the rapid rise of eSports

eSports have become increasingly popular in North America - and around the world - in recent years.

Christopher Ingraham · The Washington Post 30 Aug 2018

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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

How AI could help your health

AI, properly used, can free doctors up to spend more time caring for patients.

Jeremy Levesley · The Conversation 23 Aug 2018

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United Kingdom

How fixing phones can help tackle knife crime

Innovative approaches are being used to tackle knife crime in the United Kingdom.

Lee Mannion · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 21 Aug 2018

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Electronics

This rechargeable battery could provide unlimited energy

Graphene's ability to 'ripple' into the third dimension, like waves across the ocean, could soon be powering your smartphone, researchers say.

Rob Smith 17 Aug 2018

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Information Technology

What is the future of 5G?

5G looks set to have a major impact on every aspect of our digital lives.

Jeff Desjardins · Visual Capitalist 14 Aug 2018

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Digital Economy and Society

What is the 'ostrich effect' and how does it affect your personal finances?

New research shows that people are more willing to pay attention to useless financial information than useful information.

Arna Olafsson and Michaela Pagel · VoxEU 13 Aug 2018

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Digital Communications

5G mobile is nearly here – but we should share networks to make it affordable

The next generation of mobile infrastructure is supposed to provide everyone with advanced digital services such as virtual reality. But without sharing networks, it may be too expensive

Peter Lyons and Frank Rayal 13 Aug 2018

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India

This Indian start-up has created a wristband to help keep women safe

The Safer Pro by Leaf Wearables allows women to send alerts to emergency contacts - even without phone signal.

Annie Banerji · Reuters 09 Aug 2018

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Innovation

This ancient paper cutting technology may hold the key to the electronics of tomorrow

Researchers are using kirigami, an ancient method of paper folding, as inspiration for a number of new technologies.

Shenqiang Ren · The Conversation 07 Aug 2018

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Emerging Technologies

This solar-powered car lets you drive for free

Solar-powered cars look set to be hitting the roads next year, ending the need to stop to fill up on fossil fuels or charge your electric vehicle.

John McKenna 13 Jun 2018

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