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Defence dominates the skies as drones take off at the Paris Air Show
“The Choice of Sovereignty”, “Protecting Democracy” and “Ready for the Unknown”. Not a promotional campaign for the US Navy Seals but rather the slogans that were emblazoned on chalets and billboards belonging respectively to…
How Japan’s FamilyMart convenience store became a fashion powerhouse
Designer Hiromichi Ochiai reveals how a simple pair of striped socks transformed Japan's ubiquitous konbini into unexpected fashion destinations
Boeing’s rocky flight path to recovery hits turbulence with Dreamliner crash
The tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 has raised new questions about Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.
By focusing on human interaction, Apple proves that there’s more to get excited about than AI
It’s a tumultuous time for the US – and Apple is caught in the eye of the storm. Donald Trump wants Apple to build its iPhones in America, which could lead to their price…
Grey skies ahead: How the shadow market for drones is rewriting the future of warfare
In the fight to dominate air warfare, the drone market is evolving at a supersonic pace. We delve into the grey market for unmanned aerial vehicles.
A professional poker player on how to save face and think fast
What can poker teach us about risk management? Maria Konnikova explains what competing in high-stakes games has taught her about making decisions, getting caught bluffing and playing the hand she’s dealt.
AI is not our enemy. That’s why you should still say ‘please’ to Alexa
Artificial intelligence will change the world – but not in the ways that we might fear. Neil D Lawrence, a professor of machine learning at the University of Cambridge, explains what to realistically expect.
Interview: Native Union CEO, Igor Duc, on navigating burnout, Trump’s tariffs and moving manufacturing out of China
The tech entrepreneur who built a business around phones is now designing products to reduce your screen time.
Barking up the right tree: Inside Japan’s billion-Yen luxury pet lifestyle boom
Meet the companies catering to Japan's ever-growing love for its four-legged friends, with everything from dog buggies to grooming services and canine disaster rations.
A sky-high penthouse is on sale in Dubai – but Emirati luxury is moving down to earth
Visitors to the Burj Khalifa are usually content with a latte at Atmosphere on the 122nd floor and a view of Dubai from the observation deck. But last week I took a different lift…
