Tourists can now use an AI drone to follow them around and take pictures. Taking off from the palm of your hand, the HOVERAir X1 can record you from 50ft in the air or chase after you at 15mph. The lightweight device uses AI to keep focused on you and can be directed where to go with simple arm movements. It might not be for budget travellers however costing 419 for the basic package compared to around 10 for the humble selfie stick. The device was shown off at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which is known for unveiling the future tech trends about to hit the mainstream.

The artist is completely focused, a black oil crayon in her hand as she repeatedly draws a small circle on a vibrant teal canvas. She is unbothered by the three people closely observing her every movement, and doesn't seem to register my entrance into this bright white room inside the National Gallery of Victoria. The artist is a robot; more specifically, Basia is a 30kg "Spot" robot dog designed by Boston Dynamics. You've likely seen videos of these dogs opening doors, climbing stairs and decorating Christmas trees, while performing eerily fluid actions that cause people to write comments like, "Can't wait to have a pack of these chase me through a post-apocalyptic urban hellscape!" The robots are designed to perform tasks that are dangerous for humans: they tend to be bought by mining and construction corporations, as well as police and the military.

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Michigan Supreme Court will hear a dispute over the legality of using a drone to take pictures of a salvage yard near Traverse City. Aerial photos were used as evidence in a lawsuit against Todd and Heather Maxon, who were accused of violating a zoning ordinance and creating a nuisance with cars and other salvaged material in Long Lake Township. The Maxons argue that aerial photos violated their constitutional right against unreasonable searches.

It's natural to link technology and artificial intelligence to industries like telecommunications, marketing, and manufacturing. Clients still receive cards in the mail, meet with agents in their offices, and speak with adjusters for claims. Yet technology is transforming the way insurance carriers provide coverage and how policyholders receive service. Technological advancements are starting to automate and predict standard insurance-related tasks, from filing a claim to adjusting a policy's coverage. As the industry embraces things like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other technologies, the relationship between providers and clients is also changing.

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. halted its investigation of the inside of the containment vessel of the No. 1 reactor at its stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant on Wednesday. The move came after an issue was found during preparation work for the display of data such as radiation levels from dosimeters inside underwater robots to be used in the survey. The preparations began at noon the same day and were halted around two hours later. Tepco said that it will resume the survey once measures to resolve the issue are taken. In the survey, which will continue until around August, Tepco aims to take pictures of melted nuclear fuel debris and other deposits using six types of underwater robots to record their locations and thickness in water that has accumulated at the bottom of the containment vessel.

Creative individuals push the boundaries of what's possible. They do this with original ideas and unique perspectives on the world around them. Creatives, more often than not, also rely on advancements in technology to help them bring their visions to life. If you're a photographer, filmmaker, content creator or anyone else who works in visual media, you can take your creativity to new heights with a pair of eyes in the sky. Luckily for you, that's exactly what you get with this roundup of drones.

The capabilities of consumer technology have changed rapidly, opening up opportunities for new advances in simple-to-use AR technology. Putting the power of AR and AI in the hands of everyday consumers can have a huge impact on how we navigate both daily life and unusual events. In part 2 of our interview with plnar CTO Dan Jovanovic, we discuss how he stays inspired to innovate plnar's platform and where he sees technological advances intersecting with his vision for the company's future. Your background suggests you are a lifelong learner and innovator--where do you look for inspiration? I try staying stay abreast of all the technical changes that are happening by reading all the current technical papers and keeping my eyes open to what's new and changing.

A'selfie robot' that is set to replace instant cameras and photo booths at parties has made its debut at at a UK wedding. The robot, designed by Birmingham-based firm, allowed wedding goers at a local reception to send photos it to themselves by email or text. Armed with AI software that can detect faces, the robot can'roam freely' around a room and stops to ask people if they would like their photo taken. It also has an infrared sensor that prevents it smashing into people and obstacles. Eva Photography Robot has been developed by a computer programmer in Birmingham to take selfies of partygoers and made its first debut at a wedding.

One of the big trends at this year's Consumer Electronics Show was the ever noticeable presence of robots on the showroom floor. As a kid growing up, I always wanted my own Johnny 5 robot, but at the time the idea was too farfetched, given the limitations of technology in the late '80s. But with the recent advancements in modern robotics, a childhood dream is now a reality. This year, multiple companies from all over the world flocked to CES 2019 to showcase their small wonders to attendees. While I was at the show, I made it my mission to check out as many robots as I possibly could, and here's my list of the best of the best.

My Amazon Echo Look review can help you to make a decision if you're not sure if this is a creep or a keep. Echo Look is Amazon's newest IoT gadget and at this time you have to request an invitation which you can do here: Amazon Echo Look My general view on the internet of things can be found in this article on my Entertainment Blog: I heard it from your freezer? A friend of mine is crazy for gadgets. She is a selfie-lover and lives on Instagram. Can you imagine how excited she is right now? Echo Look is a connected device that in addition to the regular Amazon Echo features can also take pictures and record video.