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10 movies that predicted and inspired the future of tech

Since the days of Jules Verne — author of Around the World in Eighty Days, and the like — science fiction has been trying…

Scientists beam energy through the air with pinpoint accuracy

Japanese scientists have achieved a breakthrough in wireless energy transfer, successfully transmitting 1.8 kilowatts of power through the air. Using microwaves, the energy traveled a distance…

New creepy telescopic contact lens will zoom with a wink of an eye

Swiss researchers have released a new contact lens prototype that contains tiny telescopes that interact with a pair of smart eyeglasses to enhance vision…

Boston Dynamics’ latest robot ‘Spot’ moves like Bambi

The robot apocalypse is (probably) coming, and no we’re not quite joking. Okay, perhaps we are, but consider how ridiculously slick and advanced robotic…

SYNEK craft beer dispenser officially launches for lovers of ice cold gold

A few months ago we profiled an awesome little startup clocking up donations on Kickstarter, called SYNEK. Remember it? It was responsible for joining…

Japanese bioprinting firms to manufacture ‘custom-made’ bone and tissue

Scientists representing Tokyo University, Japanese medical research firm NEXT 21 K.K and Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) have joined forces to advance the development…

These spinal cord implants feature stretchy silicon-like circuitry

As you near the age of 40, subtle signs of aging begin to reveal themselves: an aching back, sudden movements you once thought harmless…

Hardware hack of the day: make ice-cold candy from fridges’ ice dispenser

We’ve seen some ridiculous hardware hacks on YouTube in the past, featuring mega-consoles and X-Men-inspired Wolverine claws but this is at least something that…

This fanny-pack computer translates doggie body language

A new device, trialed by North Carolina State University, hopes to enhance communication between us and our furry friends, which could find uses in…

Ebola-combatting robots under consideration for West African deployment

The world’s current Ebola outbreak is quickly turning into the planet’s worst nightmare, and a realization of some of Hollywood’s scariest post-apocalyptic movies, but…

NASA spiderbots begin construction on ‘Death Star’ in space

Ok, so perhaps the title is a bit of stretch. But NASA’s plan to use robots in space to build massive space stations, space…

9 useless gadgets for the permanently lazy

Modern society has made us infinitely lazy. Yes I said it. There’s nothing wrong with making our lives a little easier but some things…

This mind-controlled robotic arm can easily crack an egg using bone communication

A Swedish amputee has became the first person to be fitted with a prosthetic arm that can be controlled with his mind. Awesome, right?…

Making flying cars and commuter aviation a reality

A new European Union project called my Copter has embarked on a serious initiative to ease projected increases in traffic congestion with the introduction…

FIFA 15 player scores luckiest goal of all time

FIFA has changed a lot over the decades, with FIFA 15 rocking one of the best changes in years: goalies that mimic iron walls…

From geek to gorgeous: 15 fabulously fashionable gadgets

For once, let’s pretend appearance matters more than performance. If you are fashionable, shouldn’t it reflect in your gadgets? Here’s a list of 15…

Slow motion iPhone 6 drop test decimates Apple’s large and bendy phone

We’re fans of watching phones beings shattered in slow-motion, especially iPhones. Just watching all that money go up in a shower of glass and…

‘Assassin’s Kittens Unity’ is exactly what you think it is

Mr. TVCow made this insanely cute video below, substituting tiny kittens in the place of lethal assassins. Personally, I’m unmoved by such a desperate ploy…

Future NASA astronauts will wear skintight spacesuits

Let’s face it, although NASA’s new Z-2 spacesuit features plenty of awesome upgrades astronauts will no doubt appreciate, the Z-2 is definitely not winning…

Savvy YouTuber recreates Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire and Sopranos with GTA V engine

There are two things the astute geek likes: HBO shows and Grand Theft Auto V. Of all the quality HBO programming on offer, Boardwalk…

Bionic biospleen uses nanotechnology to eradicate bloodborne diseases

Bionic organs and 3d-printed bones are nothing new, but researchers at Harvard’s Wyss Institute have developed a synthetic “biospleen” that can filter the body’s…

The Internet of Toilets tweets and tracks water usage with every flush

In Planet Toilet, one toilet reigns supreme above all others. Not only can it perform its usual toilet duties but it also tweets it….

Redesigned Xbox One “Slim” quite tiny and less shiny

The design of the Xbox One is rather sharp and oppressive but at least it’s square, unlike the slanted PlayStation 4. As the consoles…

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