Jed Hewson, joint-CEO and co-founder of 1Stream, predicts some of the business trends and influences that will impact on the economy. FULL STORY >

Brad McBean of Aurecon argues that while our jobs may be at risk of being automated, humans will remain an essential ingredient in the future workplace equation. The role of human creativity and ingenuity will keep rising to the top. Creative thinking... FULL STORY >

The field of soft robotics has just been given a major boost thanks to a new type of artificial muscle created by MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and Harvard’s Wyss Institute. FULL STORY >

The latest episode in Channel 4's Rise of the Robots tackles the controversial topic of sex robots, with some arguing their use in furthering AI and others saying it promotes misogyny. FULL STORY >

With the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies, and more particularly, Bitcoin, the question which isn’t immediately thought of by investors is: how do cryptocurrencies fit into your estate plan and have you accounted for them? FULL STORY >

Interactive robot features voice command, facial recognition, sentry patrolling, and AR capabilities. FULL STORY >

Amid Dimension Data's release of the top IT predictions for the forthcoming year, it is Blockchain that is considered the disruptor to watch out for. FULL STORY >

ABC News reports on Sophia, a robot with human features that has been granted citizenship during this week in Saudi Arabia. It was soon met with backlash, however, seeing that the robot, Sophia, is said to now have more rights... FULL STORY >

The Japanese company's robot dog could be getting a refresh, according to reports. FULL STORY >

Chatbots have landed. They are infiltrating the world of marketing and they are here to stay. If that sounds slightly unsettling, this thought might be even more: chances are that you have interacted with a chatbot on more than one... FULL STORY >

According to Twitter, 201 Russia-linked accounts have been found spreading misinformation around the 2016 US Election. FULL STORY >

As expected, HMD Global unveiled its new flagship, the Nokia 8, in London last night. Featuring top notch specs, it also introduces a few firsts for a mobile device, according to the company. FULL STORY >

Sadly, man was no match for machine. FULL STORY >

By Bruce von Maltitz, Co-founder and Joint CEO, 1Stream FULL STORY >

With the global market for robotics predicted to reach $87 billion by 2025, according to BCG South Africa, the company's MD, Hans Kuipers, lists six ways it can be leveraged to one's advantage. FULL STORY >