As AI reshapes hospital care, human nurses push back
As AI reshapes hospital care, human nurses push back

The next time you schedule a medical check-up, you might receive a call from someone like Anaa reassuring voice helping you prepare for your appointment and answering urgent queries. With a soothing, friendly manner, Ana is designed to put patients at ease, much like many nurses across the U.S....

Turkiye's Atmaca missile achieves historic underwater firing test milestone
Turkiye's Atmaca missile achieves historic underwater firing test milestone

Turkiyes indigenously developed Atmaca anti-ship cruise missile has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its first underwater firing test. The groundbreaking test, which was announced on Wednesday by Haluk Gorgun, the head of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), marks...

Beijing ready to boost investment in Bangladesh, says Ambassador Yao
Beijing ready to boost investment in Bangladesh, says Ambassador Yao

China is prepared to encourage more companies to increase investment in Bangladesh, particularly in textiles, clean energy, electric vehicles, and digital technology, Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen said on Tuesday. Speaking at a seminar titled National Image of China in Bangladesh in Dhaka, he...

China moves closer to flying car mass production
China moves closer to flying car mass production

China is moving closer to making flying cars a reality, with electric vehicle maker Xpeng aiming to begin mass production in 2026. This initiative aligns with the countrys push to expand its low-altitude economy, which includes passenger drones, air taxis, and unmanned deliveries, reports ST....

Nearly 1.8 million workers at risk as technology advances
Nearly 1.8 million workers at risk as technology advances

Around 1.8 million workers in Bangladesh could lose their jobs if the use of technology in industries surges by 50 per cent. The textile and ready-made garment industries might be the most affected. Other sectors food processing, leather and leather goods, furniture, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and...

AI-powered cardiologist at Shanghai hospital
AI-powered cardiologist at Shanghai hospital

Chinas first AI-powered cardiologist is easing pressure on doctors at a busy Shanghai hospital, where demand for cardiac care is growing, reads a SCMP report. Developed by the Fudan University-affiliated Zhongshan Hospital and the Shanghai Academy of Artificial Intelligence for Science, the...

AI expanding role in Japan’s fashion industry
AI expanding role in Japan’s fashion industry

Generative artificial intelligence is reshaping Japans fashion industry, influencing runway designs and mass-market production. Yet, the absence of national or industry guidelines raises concerns about counterfeiting and design theft. At the Tokyo Collections in September 2024, Japanese brand...

African leaders urged to accelerate development of space science and technology
African leaders urged to accelerate development of space science and technology

African countries have been urged to expedite concerted efforts in developing the continents human capital in space science and technology to harness its vast opportunities, reports the statesman. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the ongoing 38th African Union (AU) summit at its...

AI technology aimed at detecting early dementia signs through eye scans
AI technology aimed at detecting early dementia signs through eye scans

Researchers in Scotland are developing a new AI tool that could help high-street opticians detect early signs of dementia. By analyzing photographs of the retina at the back of the eye, the AI software could provide insights into brain health, potentially identifying signs of disease before...

US opens investigation into Tesla's 'Smart Summon' driverless technology
US opens investigation into Tesla's 'Smart Summon' driverless technology

U.S. safety regulators have started investigating a Tesla feature that lets drivers summon their parked cars without being inside, after several accidents were reported linked to the technology. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tesla cars using the Actual Smart Summon mode...

China’s ‘metal storm’ weapon can fire millions of rounds per minute, scientists claim
China’s ‘metal storm’ weapon can fire millions of rounds per minute, scientists claim

Chinese scientists are developing a machine gun capable of firing bullets at an unprecedented ratepotentially the fastest in history. The weapon, which is described as a metal storm, consists of five or more barrels, each capable of firing 450,000 rounds per minute. The resulting barrage has an...