Biztech news Artificial fingertip gives robots a near-human sense of touch Researchers say giving machines the ability to feel surfaces could make robots more dexterous and improve prosthetic hands. 09/04/2022
Health Dyson's new headphones are also an air purifier you can wear The wearable delivers a "zone" of purified air and cuts out background noise. 30/03/2022
Health The other pandemic: Obesity set to hit 1 billion people by 2030 Obesity rates around the world are soaring and governments are failing to tackle the issue as a systemic problem, health campaigners warn. 04/03/2022
Biztech news Fitbit recalls Ionic smartwatch over burn fears The company said the watch posed a potential burn risk to users after 118 reports worldwide. 03/03/2022
Biztech news How are tech and telecom companies building the metaverse? Telco, tech and policymakers will have to work together to build the virtual world. 03/03/2022
Biztech news Is Apple really worth $3 trillion and what's its secret? Investors bet the iPhone maker will keep launching best-selling products as it explores new markets such as automated cars and virtual reality. 04/01/2022
Biztech news These are the tech trends to watch out for in 2022 The new year will see newer versions of last year’s technology, such as the metaverse. But will we start questioning if the tech is actually good for humanity? 31/12/2021
Biztech news How the metaverse conquered Christmas This Christmas Meta’s Oculus Virtual Reality app was the most downloaded application on Apple’s App Store. 28/12/2021
Hear Hearing colours, sensing time: a day in the life of a cyborg artist Spain-based artist Neil Harbisson was born completely colour blind, but these days a device attached to his head turns colour into audible frequencies. 20/12/2021
Biztech news Tech Christmas gift guide 2021: What to get your loved ones this year What to buy for music lovers, fitness fanatics, video gamers and remote workers? Here are some ideas. 05/12/2021
Biztech news Apple launches faster chips, MacBook Pros and Airpods Apple launches faster chips, MacBook Pro laptops and cheaper Airpods. Here's what the new products looks like. 19/10/2021
Eco-Innovation This device produces energy from your sweat while you sleep A breakthrough for self-made sustainable power that requires nothing but a good night’s sleep to harvest energy from your sweat. 16/07/2021
Eco-Innovation This new ‘smart fabric’ can keep you cool during a heatwave Tiny particles of reflective material could be used to manufacture clothing that keeps people comfortable in high temperatures. 14/07/2021
Health This doctor injected himself with microchips to make life simpler Aleksandr Volchek can open doors, use the ATM and store contact details with a wave of his hand thanks to electronic chips he’s injected under his own skin. 13/07/2021
Mobility This futuristic jetsuit is allowing humans to take flight Like something out of a sci-fi thriller, the jetsuit made by Gravity Industries is already being trialled in rescue missions and military exercises. 28/05/2021
Eco-Innovation Is sweat the new form of renewable energy we’ve all been waiting for? Scientists are hoping to power wearable tech using a compound naturally produced by our bodies. 04/05/2021
Eco-Innovation Meet the robot dog looking to replace man's best friend The robotic pooch is capable of 'hearing' and 'seeing' by using AI to sense its environment. 23/04/2021
Eco-Innovation ‘Next-generation’ wearable tech turns your body heat into electricity Smartwatches and fitness trackers could soon use your body as a battery. 01/03/2021
Living This backpack harvests wasted energy from human movement Walking while wearing it can power small electronic devices like a watch or torch. 04/02/2021
Conscious Travel 'Biohack' your body with these futuristic wellness treatments 'Biohacking' is the next big trend in treatments - but there is a hefty price tag if you want to give it a go. 01/02/2021
Green News 7 eco-friendly gadgets people actually want this Christmas From headphones to wake-up lights, here are some gifts for friends and family who love technology. 15/12/2020
Eco-Innovation This air purifier combats pollution by strapping onto your shoe It was invented by a student after he was fed up of the air quality on the London Underground. But how does it work? 12/11/2020
Green News Fish scales could provide sustainable solution for phone screens Using a material that is usually thrown away, they hope to replace plastics with this biodegradable alternative. 19/03/2020
Business Google buys Fitbit Google will buy Fitbit for almost 2 billion euros, trying to succeed at the market for fitness trackers and smart watches. 01/11/2019
USA Google eyes move into smartwatch sector with bid for Fitbit Fitbit makes wearable devices that can track and store intimate health data such as heart rate, quality and length of sleep, daily steps, and distance covered during exercise. 29/10/2019
United Kingdom Watch: British inventor tests jetpack suit over open water The suit, designed by a company founded by former Royal Marines reservist Richard Browning, can fly up to 10 minutes. 02/08/2019
