No longer invite only, “robo cars” offered to Singaporeans

SINGAPORE—Autonomous vehicle software startup nuTonomy has made rides on its self-driving taxis available to the general public in Singapore for free, expanding a first-in-the world run...

Google launches ‘Allo’ messaging app

NEW DELHI – Google has launched its messaging app ‘Allo’, which would compete with the likes of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Available for both Android and...

PHL internet download, upload speeds improve

Samsung updates smartwatch, Lenovo ditches laptop keyboard

NEW YORK – Samsung’s next smartwatch will come with GPS capabilities and the ability to call or text for help by triple-tapping a side button. The...

Wait over for Pokemon Go in Brazil ahead of Olympics

NOAA: Drone technology aids whale research off Hawaii

HONOLULU—Federal researchers returning from a 30-day expedition to study whales and dolphins around the Hawaiian Islands said Thursday they are looking for clues to help sustain...

DOST-STII, muling magdaraos ng science journalism workshop sa 2016 NSTW

Muling magdaraos ang Department of Science and Technology-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) ng Science Journalism Writeshop bilang bahagi ng taunang pagdiriwang ng National Science and...

Asimo meets Pepper: Honda and Softbank partnering in robots

TOKYO—Is Honda’s walking robot Asimo marrying Pepper, the chattering robot from SoftBank? Automaker Honda Motor Co. and internet company SoftBank said Thursday they will work together...

Mobile sensation Pokemon Go officially launches in Canada, crashes app’s servers

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM?rel=0] Prospective Pokemon trainers can officially download the mobile gaming sensation Pokemon Go in Canada as of Sunday afternoon. The augmented-reality game launched in the...

Globe signs deal with gov’t, other telcos for creation of emergency hotline 911

MANILA—Globe Telecom signed an agreement with the government to support the creation of a new nationwide emergency hotline number, which is 911, to replace Patrol 117....