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WWWhat's happening on the world wide web? A look at innovations on the net and what's hot and what's not on RFI's site and, maybe, elsewhere.
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A look back at computer pioneer Alan Turing
This week our Webwatchers discuss the life and times of Alan Turing, the father of computer science.12/04/201405:09 -
The latest in virtual reality
This week our Webwatchers look at the latest developments in virtual reality.05/04/201404:53 -
The next car you buy
Cars are becoming one of the most interesting ways of combining technologies together...Our Webwatchers have more.29/03/201404:49 -
Technology of smell
There is currently a push by scientists and electronic engineers to develop ways to diagnose illness through smell. Our Webwatchers have more…22/03/201405:12 -
Solar arrays
This week, our Webwatchers look at the latest technologies using solar power.15/03/201405:06 -
Self-improving systems
Can a man’s life be threatened by a computer or an intelligent machine? That’s what our Webwatchers look at this week.08/03/201405:00 -
Digital cameras like Gopro or Google glasses catching on
This week our Webwatchers look at different uses of digital video cameras like Gopro or Google glasses…01/03/201405:15 -
Fix your electronics over coffee
If your toaster stops working, what do you do? Most people would throw it away and buy a new one, which is often cheaper than fixing it. But a couple of years ago in The Netherlands, a repair café was launched and is spreading across Europe. Our Webwatchers have the story.22/02/201404:54 -
Turning air into petrol
This week, our Webwatchers look at different ways to reduce our carbon footprint. One interesting idea comes from a UK-based company that is trying to turn carbon dioxide emitted by cars into the atmosphere into synthetic hydrocarbon fuels using renewable energy.15/02/201404:54 -
Exploring platforms
Technology is a springboard for boundless invention and new products. Basically, it's just a platform, like the Internet, as this week's Webwatchers explore.08/02/201405:07 -
Fifty years of Doctor Who Part 2
Last week our Webwatchers and former Webwatch editor Anthony Terrade dedicated the show to the 50th anniversary of the famous science-fiction series Doctor Who. This week, they're looking into the science of Doctor Who and answer the question: will time travel be ever possible?01/02/201405:11 -
Fifty years of Doctor Who Part 1
Doctor Who, the world's longest-running Sci-Fi television series, recently celebrated its 50th birthday. In the first of a two-part series, our Webwatchers and former Webwatch editor Anthony Terrade look at the innovative technologies on the show, including the much-feared Daleks.25/01/201405:10 -
What is social technology?
What with social technology and social networks life these days is apparently becoming ever more social. But what does "social" actually mean in technological terms?18/01/201405:19 -
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The Strength of Weak Ties
It's time now for Webwatch, our weekly look at new technologies.04/01/201405:15
Webwatch
WWWhat's happening on the world wide web? A look at innovations on the net and what's hot and what's not on RFI's site and, maybe, elsewhere.