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Robots for the elderly must be designed with care and respect

Jul06
by on July 6, 2019 at 3:50 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, robots, syndication


Many countries around the world have ageing populations and a growing prevalence of dementia. Japan, in particular, is a “super-ageing” society, with a population getting older faster than anywhere else in the world due to long life expectancy and low birth rates. In 2015, an article in The Lancet medical journal pointed out that “Japan will be at the forefront of devising ways to tackle the social, economic, and medical challenges posed by a super-ageing society.” A high-tech innovator, the country is producing robots for people with dementia – to provide companionship, improve safety in the home, and help with…

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How to read your first tweet (and all your other old ones)

Jul06
by on July 6, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Basics


Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Whether you’re looking for that hilarious joke you tweeted last year, or worried that some of your old tweets might contain embarrassing information, there are several ways to go about finding you old posts.  In fact, you can reacquaint yourself with the first tweet relatively easily (spoiler: it doesn’t involve scrolling through countless times).  With this in mind, we’ve put together a handy guide to help you re-discover your timeline. Twitter’s advanced search To use…

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CHEAP: Live your ‘Hunger Games’ fantasies with a kickass Nerf Bow for only $24

Jul06
by on July 6, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Summer’s here. That means a few things: sunshine, chilling in the park, cold brews, and hanging out with your friends. Although this is a beautiful picture we’ve painted, there’s something missing. Something big. Something like a Nerf battle. Maybe even something like a kickass Nerf bow battle like you’re a modern day Robin Hood? If you’re unfamiliar with Nerf (I mean, is this even possible? Surely everyone’s had a childhood?), the company makes foam-based weapons you can use to wage friendly war with your…

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