The IET’s web of local and technical networks spreads far and wide this month – both in terms of geography and topics covered. A number of technical visits are taking place across the UK, Europe and Asia including a technical visit to a Hong Kong marine theme park – an event arranged by local students. As well as the opportunity to go behind the scenes of aquariums, hydroelectric plants and automotive manufacturing sites there’s a variety of lectures going ahead in October. Highlights include the famous Professor Kevin Warwick giving his assessment of Alan Turing’s Imitation Game and the IET’s … Continue reading IET events this October – #engineering and technology dates for your diary

Google has revealed a new flagship smartphone dubbed “Pixel” which pushes the company’s advances into artificial intelligence (AI) by integrating a smart assistant that can be accessed from any screen. It also introduced a range of new products aimed at creating a smart home with Google Home, a voice-controlled speaker that can be used to manage and control other smart appliances and answer questions, at its centre. E&T reported the full details of Google’s new Pixel phone earlier today. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading Google goes big on #AI with #PixelPhone – an annotated infographic