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AP introduces business reports written by a robot
AP announced that it is now publishing stories on corporate earnings based on an algorithm that aggregates data - machines rather than humans will be writing more of these stories.
Microsoft boss outlines more overhauls
Microsoft's CEO unveiled his first vision statement, saying that more engineering and organisational changes are needed as he attempts to turn around the software maker.
Young whiz whips Windows
A love of computer gadgets and being overly curious about how things work have proven to be a winning recipe for one Auckland teenager.
Apple's HealthKit and Health app: Empower or frustrate?
If you thought that self-tracking and the collection of personal health and fitness metrics was just a fad then an announcement last week by Apple CEO Tim Cook at the annual Apple Worldwide Developers Conference might suggest otherwise.
Apple Watch: Hotel Tonight
Hotel Tonight is an app that tells you what hotels have rooms available close to you. While it sounds simple, there's far more to it.
Pat Pilcher: An interview with a machine
Yesterday marked a landmark day for computer science. A programme finally passed the artificial intelligence test devised by Alan Turing.
How Apple wants all of you
There's a whole world of products out there, but Google and Apple are behind a lot of the ones we choose between every day. Neither company is happy about that fragmentation. They want everyone to use all of their products.
Apple pitch to programmers shows Google threat
Apple's pitch to developers at its annual conference this week shows how CEO Tim Cook is ramping up efforts to keep programmers from switching loyalties to Google and others.