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Startups like Volocopter are taking advantage of advances in electric battery technology, with newer models now having enough capacity to power short flights. Major industry players like Airbus and Boeing are also taking notice. Will we soon be seeing skies full of personal electric aircraft?
Bernhard Kowatsch, head of UN World Food Program's Innovation Accelerator was at global food summit in Munich. He says body is looking for disruptive start-ups that can help feed the next billion people on the planet.
As urban populations swell, new technology will be needed for food production. One example is vertical farming, says Máximo Torero from the Economic and Social Development Department at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization.
Answer: no one knows. When we contacted the very academic responsible for "polar code" — a technology vital to Huawei's bid for 5G dominance — he told us he couldn't talk because he didn't have the "factual information."
Fears surrounding mobile phone use and the possible effects of radiation on the human body are mounting. As Germany begins a new 5G network rollout, DW takes a look at whether this new technology is bad for our health.
Germany’s 5G spectrum auction began on Tuesday. There's been much talk about Huawei as an equipment provider for the bidders, so it’s worth looking at the Chinese company’s overall German footprint.
The Chinese telecoms giant has signed a contract to help the German state rail firm to go digital. The US has warned Germany against allowing Huawei too much access to its technology.
The National People's Congress has passed a new law apparently aimed at decelerating the current trade conflict with the US. It includes an end to forced technology transfers and other disadvantages for foreign companies and investors in China. But the offers of reassurance haven't convinced everyone.
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France and China compete for business in Kenya – App makes faming more profitable in Ghana - US grounds 737 MAX, creating a crisis for Boeing
EU grounding of 737 Max adds to pressure on Boeing - Smart cities use technology to improve life quality
US Ambassador Richard Grenell has threatened that the US will restrict intelligence with Germany if it builds 5G networks with Huawei. Such a threat isn't made lightly — and could have huge security implications.
Experts warn about EU law that could change the architecture of the internet, forcing websites to install flawed and expensive filters that would block satirical content like memes and lead to digital monopolization.
Renewable technology is bringing light into the lives of Kalunga people, descendants of slaves living in remote communities in Brazil. Now, solar powered lamps made from recycled bottles are extending their evenings.
Once a balwark of press freedom, the US is struggling with its own media landscape as local papers are bought and closed, technology is used to limit freedom of expression and scores of journalists lose their jobs.
Every year, cities around the world spend millions cleaning up graffiti. Now a high-tech company from Italy has come up with an innovative solution to the problem.
