Innovation

Second Airline Bans Lithium-ion Battery Shipments

Second major American airline bans the bulk shipment of lithium-ion batteries over fire concerns

10 years ago

Developer Builds Oculus Rift-Powered Robot

The upcoming virtual reality headset has been used to control a mobile robot transmitting stereo 60 fps video

10 years ago

MWC 2015 – Huawei Unveils Super-Stylish Smartwatch

Android Wear-powered Huawei Watch is also accompanied by two new fitness bands

10 years ago

MWC 2015 – HTC Stretches Into Virtual Reality

Partners with legendary games studio Valve for the HTC Vive

10 years ago

Agriculture Needs Drone Technology, Say US Farmers

Drone technology is being prepped as the next piece of vital equipment for farmers in the US.

10 years ago

MIT Develops Picowatt Radio Chip For Internet Of Things

University releases new research that could help alleviate the vampiric thirst of connected devices for power

10 years ago

Grieving Japan Holds Funerals For Sony Robot Dogs

Japanese owners of Sony’s AIBO dogs are holding funerals for their robotic canines after becoming convinced they have souls

10 years ago

Google Invests Heavily In Solar Panel Fund For Homes

Search engine giant contributes $300m (£195m) to a fund to push solar panels onto residential roofs

10 years ago

Apple Watch Set To Debut At 9 March Event

More details about the Apple Watch could be revealed next month after invites are sent out for San Francisco event

10 years ago

LG Announces World’s First 4G Smartwatch

Souped-up version of the LG Watch Urbane will be the first to sport LTE connectivity and also support NFC payments

10 years ago

Future View – You’ll Soon Be Able To Control Your Favourite Games With Your Eyes

Eye-tracking technology could make future games more immersive than ever

10 years ago

ARM Unveils Internet Of Things Starter Kit

British chipmaker teams up with IBM to get developers online faster than ever before

10 years ago

New Apple Data Centres In Ireland And Denmark To Power European Market

Apple data centres will use 100 percent renewable energy and will power iCloud, iMessage and App Store across Europe

10 years ago

10 Of The Best Manbags For The Tech Savvy Gentleman

Sick of chunky rucksacks cobbled together from - whisper it - polyester? Here are 10 alternatives to house all your…

10 years ago

Geeksphone’s New Wearable Tracks Your Performance In More Ways Than Ever

GeeksMe device is the latest release from OEM behind Blackphone

10 years ago

Lloyds Brings Mobile Banking To Your Smartwatch

Bank will now send push notifications on special offers to use smartphones and wearables

10 years ago

Google Cardboard Takes To The Catwalk With River Island

Virtual reality headset teams up with fashion brand to show off new pieces for London Fashion Week

10 years ago

Most Wearable Tech ‘Too Embarrassing To Wear’, Say Brits

Over a third of us would be embarrassed to sport wearable device such as Google Glass outside, Apadmi survey finds

10 years ago

Move Over London, Barcelona Is Officially The World’s Smartest Tech City

Edges out New York and London in terms of connected technology

10 years ago

Internet of Things Barbie Could Let Hackers Spy On Children

A new WiFi Barbie doll presents parents with a new set of online security worries

10 years ago

Is Apple Set To Launch A Virtual Reality Headset?

Patent for head-mounted holder was first filed in 2010

10 years ago

Sony Unleashes Its Google Glass Beater

Developer edition of SmartEyeglass opens for pre-order today, costing $840 (£520)

10 years ago

Windows 10 To Replace Passwords With Biometric Security

Microsoft announces support to go password-free for certain Windows 10 apps and services

10 years ago

Bio-Hacking? It’s Here To Stay, Says Kaspersky Labs

Security firm teams up with Swedish implant firm, but CEO Eugene Kaspersky is not a fan

10 years ago

Up To 50 Google Project Ara Modules Tipped For MWC 2015 Appearance

Google will reportedly show off a working Project Ara prototype at MWC

10 years ago

Wi-Fi Helps Scandinavian Airlines Save On Roaming And Fuel

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) deploys iPass for electronic manuals and cheaper communications

10 years ago

Android Wear Smartwatches “Falling Short”

Wearables market set to get a major boost from the Apple Watch, Canalys report predicts

10 years ago

Apple ‘Opens Secret Automobile Research Lab’

The new lab appears to be looking into building on CarPlay by building a car, according to reports

10 years ago

LG Reveals The World’s ‘Most Luxurious’ Smartwatch

Avaialble in Gold or Silver finish, the LG Watch Urbane will be launched at Mobile World Congress

10 years ago