Next gen computers promise a paradigm shift in biotech, weather forecasting and logistical planning. They also pose security risks due to their ability to crack advanced encryption.

With 13 Russians and 3 organisations charged with alleged interference, the spotlight returns to the role played by social media. Have vulnerabilities been effectively shut down? Or are future elections, including the 2018 US mid terms, open to foreign meddling as before?

Our weekly news round-up: Sony's new super cute Aibo robot dog on sale in Japan; How to use a 4WD to attract frenzied spiders; Space X's Starlink microsats aim to bring low-cost internet to anywhere in the world; FAA investigating collisions between drones and larger aircraft amid rising safety concerns; Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority moves to improve safety understanding by drone operators; UK unveils AI-based extremism blocking tool; Belgium takes Google to court over breach of privacy laws; SnapChat redesign alienates users.

Our weekly news round-up: Sony's new super cute Aibo robot dog on sale in Japan; How to use a 4WD to attract frenzied spiders; Space X's Starlink microsats aim to bring low-cost internet to anywhere in the world; FAA investigating collisions between drones and larger aircraft amid rising safety concerns; Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority moves to improve safety understanding by drone operators; UK unveils AI-based extremism blocking tool; Belgium takes Google to court over breach of privacy laws; SnapChat redesign alienates users.

When ordering a new laptop, John found some useful ways to ensure he got the exact model he wanted at a reasonable delivery cost.

When ordering a new laptop, John found some useful ways to ensure he got the exact model he wanted at a reasonable delivery cost.

We chew over the recent dramatic falls in the much hyped and super volatile cryptocurrency. What does the future hold for bitcoin and other digital currencies? Is the world headed for a single global, blockchain-based currency?

In an open letter of January 6, 2018, JANA Partners and The California State Teachers’ Retirement System, a big teachers' pension fund, pleaded with Apple to take steps to decisively protect young people from excessive use of iPhones. We discuss the issues of smart phones in the classroom, managing screen time, plus the tech giant's response to the letter.

We chew over the recent dramatic falls in the much hyped and super volatile cryptocurrency. What does the future hold for bitcoin and other digital currencies? Is the world headed for a single global, blockchain-based currency?

In an open letter of January 6, 2018, JANA Partners and The California State Teachers’ Retirement System, a big teachers' pension fund, pleaded with Apple to take steps to decisively protect young people from excessive use of iPhones. We discuss the issues of smart phones in the classroom, managing screen time, plus the tech giant's response to the letter.