technology

From parcel delivery to security, Singapore bets big on drones

by Martin Abbugao Agence France Presse SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Hi-tech Singapore is planning to roll out a swarm of…

Silent plane with no moving parts makes ‘historic’ flight

by Patrick GALEY Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- The blue glowing jets of science fiction spacecraft came a step…

Virtual reality resurrects ancient Rome bit by bit

by Ella IDE Agence France Presse ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Gazing upon the splendours of ancient Rome is no longer a…

Facebook says services tripped up by server problem

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Facebook said Tuesday users had trouble accessing the social network and its other applications such…

Facebook to launch independent body for calls on content

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Facebook announced Thursday it is creating an independent body to make potentially precedent-setting calls…

‘Robocop’ on patrol at Singapore summit

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Hi-tech Singapore has deployed an autonomous robot with a swivelling camera for a head and flashing…

Most Asian markets down as tech, energy firms take a hit

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Technology firms fell in Asia Tuesday, tracking a deep sell-off in New York where Apple…

How to drive a robot on Mars

by Ivan Couronne Agence France-Presse GREENBELT, United States (AFP) -- Some 78 million miles (126 million kilometers) from Earth, alone…

China steps up drone race with stealth aircraft

by Ludovic EHRET Agence France-Presse ZHUHAI, China (AFP) -- China is unleashing stealth drones and pilotless aircraft fitted with AK-47…

A machine makes water out of air – Israel-based tech company showcases technology in Vietnam

  HANOI, Vietnam (AFP-Services) -- Imagine you could quench your thirst with water that doesn't originate from a river, spring…

Twitter surges on profit, revenue growth

by Rob Lever Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Twitter shares flew higher Thursday after the social network reported…

Facebook launches ‘war room’ to combat manipulation

by Julie CHARPENTRAT Agence France-Presse MENLO PARK, United States (AFP) -- In Facebook's "War Room," a nondescript space adorned with…

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