Batik Gets Tech Upgrades
Batik – one of Indonesia’s age-old treasures and on UNESCO’s list of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity – has been catapulted into the modern era
What’s Going On With North Korea’s Nuclear Programme
North Korea’s growing missile prowess and nuclear capability are starting to pose a serious threat not just to the South, but most of the world
Delivery Drones Are the New Postmen
Drones promise to be the future of consumer delivery in China, where large-scale trials are being carried out.
Mind-Reading Computers Get Better at Their Job
Telepathic machines can now show better pictures of our thoughts.
South Korea to Host 2018 Winter Olympics for First Time
This year, South Korea will be hosting the Winter Olympics and has souped up its already formidable tech amenities to impress visiting nations.
Chinese Citizens Banned From Cryptocurrency Offerings
In a bid to control the rising power of cryptocurrency, China has banned its usage for corporate fundraising.
Synthetic Meat May Hit Supermarkets Soon
Guilt-free, lab-grown meat has always been in sight, but just out of reach. Japanese scientists think they may have found the answer to producing it commercially.
Will VPNs Vanish From China?
China is clamping down on national internet censorship by hunting down distributors of work-arounds. Just how far will the ruling party go to maintain its iron-fisted grip?