How human-assisted AI provides greater insights than machines working alone

Computers still need skilled humans to maximise the power of data science

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Why the $29 iPhone battery replacement is Apple's best move of the year

Apple's announcement that it will replace aging batteries in iPhones 6 and later is the perfect way to end a rocky 2017.

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The best smart home products of 2017

These are the smart home hubs, thermostats, speakers, smart locks, lighting controls, security cameras, and routers that will dominate early 2018 and beyond.

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The best movies to stream this New Year’s Eve weekend

Ring in the New Year with your favorite libation and these 14 party movies.

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The 2017 cord-cutter awards

The best cord-cutting devices and services, which flourished in 2017 amid cable TV's decline

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Noon Lighting System review: It’s the very best smart switch for your home, and it’s priced accordingly

The ability to create scenes using your room’s lighting is positively magical.

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Could the 'world's smallest surgical robot' make keyhole surgery mainstream?

A robotics company based in Cambridge claims to have developed an affordable and versatile device that can mimic human surgeons

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Aura review: This home monitoring system is more trouble than it's worth

The system detects motions based on the disruption of radio signals inside your home, but our reviewer discovered that it also disrupted many of his other smart home devices.

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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Best Peer-to-peer networks



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Q Acoustics M2 Soundbase review: This no-frills speaker delivers

There's nothing fancy here, but this box delivers a great performance every time.

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Some LG 4K LCD TVs still deliver only 2.8K resolution

Many of LG's 2017 LCD TVs use subtractive RGBW which steals every 4th subpixel and changes it to white. It helps with brightness and contrast, but reduces the TV's true resolution from 4K to 2.8K.

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Best true wireless earbuds: Free yourself from the tyranny of cords

Truly wireless earbuds let you ditch all cables in our post–headphone jack world, but like with anything else, their quality varies. Our top picks offer great audio without sacrificing battery life or comfort.

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Monday, December 25, 2017

Foobot Home Air Quality Monitor review: A pricey way to keep an eye on indoor pollution

This smart appliance examines the air you breathe, but do you need that analysis?

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Sunday, December 24, 2017

Meet the tech startups hoping to transform the care sector

These startups hope that introducing sensors, algorithms and devices can improve the way we deliver care in the UK

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Friday, December 22, 2017

Alpha Audiotronics Skybuds review: A frustrating pair of true wireless earbuds

You’ll likely be happier with a pair of Apple AirPods.

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Amazon Echo Spot review: This Alexa speaker is as sharp as it is smart

Amazon’s Echo Spot is its best smart speaker yet, with good looks, good sound, and a killer screen.

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20 offbeat Christmas movies for streaming

These 20 off-kilter streaming movies tip a hat to the holidays while catering to a non-traditional sensibility.

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PicoBrew Pico Model C review: Beer brewing has never been this clean or easy

The Pico Model C makes beer brewing incredibly easy, controlling temperatures and timings, and using pre-filled ingredient packs. It's like a Keurig coffee maker for home brewing—but what exactly do you give up?

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How is facial recognition used?



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Could Insilico slow down the effects of ageing with AI?

The biotech company is developing a healthcare data marketplace based on blockchain.

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Disney, Fox, and the painful path to a la carte TV

Disney's plan to acquire most of Fox could hasten the TV bundle's collapse, but not without consequences.

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Have yourself a streaming little Christmas

18 classic, heartwarming holiday favorites to make the season bright.

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Seven of the most interesting Bitcoin alternatives



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Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: One of these smart speakers is better than the other

Operating both platforms is a recipe for confusion, so which one deserves the coveted spot in your smart home?

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Five blockchain startups to watch



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Channel Master's Stream+ is an Android TV box with a built-in TV tuner, but no Netflix

The Channel Master Stream+ Android box does DVR without subscription fees, but lacks a Netflix app.

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Ultimate Ears Megablast Bluetooth speaker review: This Alexa-enabled speaker is loud and proud

This smart speaker is expensive, but it delivers a sonic performance you won't get from any Echo.

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Can't afford a house deposit? This startup says put it on Airbnb

Need help with a house deposit? This startup will give you up to £15,000 if you are willing to put the property on Airbnb.

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Facial recognition technology: What are the dangers and security preventions?

Facial recognition has transformed security protection, but is the technology itself secure?

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Sorry, Apple Watch Series 3 LTE users: If you want to stop and start service it'll cost you

As the three-month promotion for Apple Watch Series 3 comes to an end, many users are going to want to suspend their cellular service. Here’s why it might end up costing more in the long run.

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Ella brings smart searching to home security cameras

A new deep learning engine from surveillance equipment manufacturer IC Realtime lets you tag and search relevant video footage using natural language.

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Remo+ Doorcam review: This wireless security camera hangs on your front door

This easy-to-install alternative to a doorbell cam alerts you to visitors and lets you talk with them even when you're not at home.

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Friday, December 15, 2017

Best smart bulbs

Today’s smart bulbs are brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right one for your environment remains a challenge.

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Best smart thermostat

There are so many smart thermostats to choose from today. We'll help you pick the right one.

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Quiz: Cryptocurrency or Transformer?

Can you tell the difference between a cryptocurrency and a Transformer?

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How startups are preparing for GDPR

Techworld talked to some of the UK’s data-driven startups to find out how they're getting ready for GDPR

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Bosch Connected Control BCC100 Wi-Fi thermostat review: Pretty to look at, easy to program

It’s not as slick as some of its competitors, but it can control the humidifiers and dehumidifiers others don’t.

from PCWorld https://www.techhive.com/article/3243104/thermostats/bosch-connected-control-bcc100-wi-fi-thermostat-review-pretty-to-look-at-easy-to-program.html#tk.rss_all
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Oppo UDP-205 Ultra-HD Audiophile Blu-ray player review: Audiophile sound and price tag (plus Dolby Vision)

With 32-bit DACs and other upscale components, you won't hear better analog audio from an Ultra HD Blu-ray player. It's also the first player we've tested to support Dolby Vision 4K UHD discs.

from PCWorld https://www.techhive.com/article/3207704/home-theater/oppo-udp-205-ultra-hd-audiophile-blu-ray-player-review-audiophile-sound-and-price-tag-plus-dolby-vi.html#tk.rss_all
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iMac Pro first look: Apple’s most powerful Mac is a multiprocessing beast

Made for video editing, 3D graphics, VR, and software development, Apple's new pro Mac is an engineering feat.

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Verizon's free NFL streaming deal is good for cord cutters—but there's a catch

NFL games will be free to stream on smartphones next year, but watching on TV could still cost you.

from PCWorld https://www.techhive.com/article/3242156/streaming-services/verizons-free-nfl-deal-is-good-for-cord-cuttersbut-theres-a-catch.html#tk.rss_all
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How Starling Bank uses AWS to run its platform in the cloud

The digital-only bank was built from scratch in the AWS cloud

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2018 CIO 100 launch | Recognise your CIO as one of UK's top 100 digital leaders

Each year CIO UK celebrates and acknowledges the role technology leaders take in transforming organisations in a digital world. Is your organisation's CIO one of the UK's best technology and business leaders? Enter the CIO 100 now.

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How fintech startup Iwoca stands to benefit from Open Banking

The London-based startup has won a prize to help it deliver new and improved services thanks to the new Open Banking regulations which come into play next year

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What is Next Gen TV and when will it launch?

Next-generation TV is coming soon.

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You can buy an iMac Pro on Dec. 14, but you can't upgrade the RAM

Apple has announced that it will begin selling its new iMac Pro on Thursday, December 14, but users won't be able to add RAM after they buy one.

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These 11 proptech startups will help you climb the property ladder

The property industry is ripe for disruption, as the estate-agent led business model remains deeply ingrained in the way people buy, sell and rent properties in the UK. Here are the startups looking to change that.

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How Now Healthcare plans to introduce AI to the NHS

The startup pioneers AI in its app to offer assistance to UK NHS patients and minimise waiting times.

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TouchJet Wave review: This pricey gadget can make your dumb TV smart—and touchable

Android and infrared come together to convert your big-screen TV into a massive tablet.

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Eaton Halo RL56 review: Upgrade your existing canisters to smart and efficient LED lighting

If you have recessed lighting, this is a superior solution to replacing the bulbs.

from PCWorld https://www.techhive.com/article/3241724/lighting/eaton-halo-rl56-review.html#tk.rss_all
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Best home security camera: Keep an eye on the home front

A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you.

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Enter the techies 2018 awards: celebrate UK tech innovation

The techies 2018 recognises the disruptors, and those who respond best to being disrupted: ENTER THE TECHIES 2018 NOW!

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Cambridge Audio CXUHD 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player review: A classy chassis with Dolby Vision

This handsome device is a top-notch disc player that's great for digital audio systems, but it doesn't off any type of analog output.

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Why is Apple interested in buying Shazam?

Apple's widely-reported acquisition of the UK tech company is all about its upcoming HomePod device.

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WyzeCam review: $20 home security camera is a real steal

This unassuming cube packs the most popular features of cameras 10 times its price.

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Counting Up rolls banking and accounting into one easy app

Counting Up's app is due to launch in spring 2018.

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How data analytics is transforming sports on and off the pitch

Analytics is affecting player recruitment, tactics, injury prevention and business decisions, but doubts persist about its benefit

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WyzeCam review: $20 home security camera is a real steal

This unassuming cube packs the most popular features of cameras ten times its price.

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Nine jobs that didn't exist 10 years ago



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16 UK insurtech startups to watch



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24 AI startups to watch: Meet the hottest machine learning startups in the UK



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What technology do British police use?

Body-worn cameras, laptops, smartphones and mobile working - how the Metropolitan Police is turning towards tech to soften the blow of budget cuts

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Why Amazon and Google just can't get along

Amazon Prime Video finally arrives on Apple TV, but don't hold your breath for Chromecast support.

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Amazon Prime Video finally arrives on Apple TV: Here’s everything you can watch

At long last, Amazon Prime Video has arrived on Apple TV.

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Dolby Vision vs HDR10: Which is best?

Round 2 of our HDR video comparison sees Dolby Vision come out way on top.

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AI in healthcare: Is the NHS data-ready for AI adoption?

Witnesses at AI Committee discuss the importance of NHS' data readiness before leveraging artificial intelligence in healthcare.

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How Monzo plans to design products around mental health needs

One in four of us face some sort of mental health issue every year

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34 AR and VR startups you should know about



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Amazon Echo Plus review: Not plus enough

Amazon’s mid-range smart speaker comes up just a little short.

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Best free project management software programs



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HDMI 2.1 has arrived: Here's everything you need to know

Higher resolution audio and video, faster refresh rates, and more bandwidth will enable better experiences with movies, games, VR, and more.

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Saturday, December 2, 2017

If your iPhone started crashing at midnight on Dec. 2, iOS 11.2 will fix it

Another widespread bug has hit Apple devices, this time affecting iPhones and iPads running iOS 11.1.2. In response, Apple has pushed out iOS 11.2 early.

from PCWorld https://www.macworld.com/article/3239785/ios/if-your-iphone-started-crashing-at-midnight-on-dec-2-ios-112-will-fix-it.html#tk.rss_all
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10 biometric technologies that will kill passwords – fingerprints to selfies



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Best soundbars

Find the best soundbar for music and movies and that's the perfect fit for your budget.

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Best Fitbit: We help you choose the right one for your lifestyle

We help you find the Fitbit best suited to your activity level and habits, without spending more than you need.

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Samsung HW-MS750 Sound+ soundbar review: It’s great for music, but you’ll want the optional sub for movies

Music sounds fantastic on Samsung’s flagship soundbar, but it needs more oomph for soundtracks.

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Can the UK rail industry truly innovate?

Hacktrain 4.0 conference aims to push innovation in rail transport

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