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Walmart files a patent for autonomous robot bees US supermarket giant Walmart is seeking to patent technology that would see drones pollinate crops like bees. The patent application, filed with the United States earlier this month, reveals that the...
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New VR horror film draws awareness to the hell of homelessness Just in time for Halloween, comes a new terrifying experiential advocacy short called “The Killer,” in support of Spitalfields Crypt Trust. Released on YouTube and live...
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eBay launches "the world's first subconscious shopping experience" eBay has teamed up with specialist retailer Saatchi Art to create an experimental shopping experience, which brings together art and technology to uncover shoppers' subconscious...
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Google Earth Relaunches With Bold New Look Google has relaunched its exploration platform Google Earth after a two-year redesign project. The new version was launched to coincide with World Earth Day and comprises a range of new features, including...
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Space Cup lets astronauts drink coffee in low gravity A team of researchers at Portland State University has developed a coffee cup that gives astronauts in space an earth-like drinking experience. The Space Cup, designed by Mark Weislogel, Andrew...
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The smartphone-enabled home fertility test A new sperm testing device allows men to check on their reproductive health without having to go to the doctor. The Yo Sperm Test, developed by Medical Electronic Systems (MES), works through a smartphone...
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The scooter that aims to shift perceptions around ageing PriestmanGoode has designed a scooter for older people, which aims to change perceptions around ageing and promote physical activity in later life. The Scooter for Life is a partly...
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Note that if you want to hear our thoughts regarding this year's Consumer Electronics Show, you can check out our Top 10 Stories from the show and our examination of the Top Trends revealed at the event. The Empathy Bridge uses AR and sweets to help...
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Nokia sue Apple over design patents Mere weeks after the tech giant lost out to Samsung in a gigantic patent court case over design, another competing company, Nokia, has now accused Apple of infringing more than 30 of its design patents, filing...
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The Ding smart doorbell launches on Kickstarter How many times have you missed the doorbell because you were either out of earshot or otherwise indisposed? And how many times have you wished you could simply tell that nuisance caller to jog on...
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Human-powered inefficiency machines aim to stop us taking electricity for granted Royal College of Art graduate Meret Vollenweider has created an interactive installation of human-powered appliances in order to stop people taking electricity for...
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360i hire their first robotic intern Internships at an ad agency are not easy to come by and it can be especially hard for young people living outside major cities. To combat this, 360i came up with a way for one lucky person, living outside a big...
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The Week in Pokémon We already reported last week on the rather nifty Pokédrone, but in the wake of Pokémon Go's phenomenal success, there have been many more products announced to capitalise on the game's current ubiquity. Nintendo's...
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Carlo Ratti's very personal IOT office The internet of things is one of those terms that gets bandied around a lot, but few people actually understand. Italian architect Carlo Ratti, is the exception to that rule. Ratti has designed a system for an...
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Google and Levi's create an interactive jacket! Levi's Commuter x Jacquard Google has teamed up with Levi's to create a jacket that can be used to control electronic devices. The jacket in question, the “Commuter” uses Google's unique...
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Purposefully ridiculous, playful electronics from Slovenia Technology doesn't always have to be completely serious, sometimes it can be fun too! Enter the Slovenian designer Dan Adlešič, who recently updated his collection of toy-like...
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The Edible Water Bottle Hoping to Erase the Need for Plastic Bottles An edible water bottle that hopes to replace the millions of plastic bottles thrown away every year has raised over £500,000 in a crowdfunding campaign. The literal ball of...
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Pick up the first foldable smartphone Chinese tech firm Royole has beaten Samsung to launch the world’s first foldable smartphone. While Samsung recently unveiled its own bendable offering, Royole’s flexible phone-tablet hybrid is...
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Muji's all weather bus Japanese brand Muji has revealed designs for an autonomous shuttle bus built for all weather conditions, set to hit the road in three Finnish cities by 2020. The public vehicle, called Gacha, is designed in collaboration with...
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Facebook confirms AR glasses Facebook has confirmed it is working on augmented reality (AR) eyewear technology. Last year, the company submitted a patent application for AR glasses which details using waveguide display with a two-dimensional...
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Facebook opens Portal What if you could easily connect with your closest friends and family and feel like you’re in the same room - even when you are miles apart? Facebook has announced Portal and Portal+, two new video communication devices...
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Facebook gets political Facebook in the UK has introduced new rules to further regulate political advertising placed on the social network. Advertisers will now need to prove their identity and location to the platform and each piece of content...
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Apple adds new emoji library Global tech giant Apple has introduced more than 70 new emoji designs to its range with the new iOS 12.1 update. The animated images will be brought to iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac, including new characters with...
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Google makes commuting easier Google has added a commute tab to its Google Maps app with the aim of saving time and simplifying work trips. The new addition helps people to prepare for potential disruption on their journeys and maybe even avoid...
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Amazon's Alexa microwave Global tech giant Amazon launched 15 new products at its Amazon Hardware Event in Seattle last week. Perhaps the pick of the bunch was an Alexa-enabled microwave allowing users to command their cooking through voice...
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Elon Musk announces Yusaku Maezawa as the first ever commercial astronaut for SpaceX Elon Musk announced last night at an event held at the LA headquarters of SpaceX, that Yusaku Maezawa, founder of the online Japanese clothing company Zozo, will be...
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The robot that helps ill children keep up with their schoolwork Norway's installation at the London Design Biennale features a telepresence robot, which keeps kids in touch with the classroom if they're off school with long-term illness. Called...
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The HIV home-testing kit for people in developing countries A new device designed for people in developing countries to test themselves at home for HIV has been created by British designer Hans Ramzan. The self-testing kit known as...
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The solar powered cheese that could help power Africa and stop child labour Solar power company YOLK has created a collection of products disguised as cheese in a bid to stop child labour by raising funds for children in east Africa. Featuring a...
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Emergency services can stream live video from your smartphone Air ambulances in Kent, Surrey and Sussex have been trialling a smartphone app that lets doctors and paramedics view livestreamed video from the scene of an emergency before they arrive...
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The tiny tag that keeps track of your valuables Tech entrepreneur Lapo Ceccherelli has developed a six-millimetre-wide tracking device that can help you find a lost smartphone or set of keys. When the Filo Tag is attached to valuables, users can...
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The 3D printed ceiling made from sand A lightweight concrete ceiling with formwork 3D-printed from sand is among the innovations to feature in an experimental robot-made house built by university ETH Zurich. The “DFAB House,” currently...
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Creativity, code and magic with Kano’s Harry Potter Coding Kit Kano, a company best-known for its build-it-yourself computers and coding kits, has launched a new tool teaching kids and adults to code through the magical world of Harry Potter....
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The amphibious garment that could let humans breathe underwater Royal College of Art graduate Jun Kamei has built a garment that functions like gills, which could allow humans to survive when sea levels rise up and submerge the earth. Called...
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The first propellor-less drone Royal College of Art graduate Marcus Kung has designed a drone that can fly without propellers, with the aim of reducing injuries. The “Impeller Drone” (Kung's graduate project as part of the RCA's masters...
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Elon Musk sends SpaceX technology to aid Thai cave rescue A Falcon X rocket tube converted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk into a small submarine is on its way to Thailand, to help rescue the last of the boys trapped in an underwater cave. The SpaceX CEO and...
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