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Death from above? Drones and robots being developed to play more than just assistive roles

By Immanuel Jotham

Gun-toting drones that can deliver precise, controlled, street-level backup could be a reality in the near future.

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EasyJet free ticket giveaway scam is duping customers with fake boarding passes

False Facebook competition is attempting to fool users into handing over their personal information.

By James Billington

These AI-powered smart bins will pay you to recycle properly

Recycling bin concept uses image recognition and machine learning to identify recyclable waste.

By Oliver Cragg

Next-gen rubber bands' unprecedented strength could soon revolutionise supply chains

Researchers plan to create unbreakable rubber bands by using graphene, the strongest known substance on Earth.

By Shubham Sharma

Musk's Boring Company to dig groundbreaking two-mile tunnel under LA

Ambitious alternative transportation method to extend underneath Californian neighbourhood.

By James Billington

Russian propaganda machine spreads hacker claim that US is testing chemical weapons in Ukraine

Russian media spread CyberBerkut claim that diseases were 'dispersed intentionally'.

By Jason Murdock

Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong found guilty of corruption, sentenced to 5 years in prison

Lee was accused of bribery in a scandal which also saw the impeachment of Park Geun-hye, the former president of South...

By Immanuel Jotham

ExpressLane: CIA's covert tool used to steal data from intel allies

WikiLeaks claims the program has been used against numerous US agencies, including the FBI, NSA and Department of...

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Experts warn that Artificial Intelligence robot platforms are 'racist and sexist'

Programmes used to assess people are discriminating against woman and people of colour, experts warn.

By James Tennent

Super Mario Odyssey named Gamescom 2017 game of show

Nintendo Switch exclusive wins multiple awards at consumer trade show.

By Ben Skipper

French parents being sold software to 'find out if your son is gay'

The firm Fireworld said the articles were designed to boost its Google ranking.

By Jason Murdock

Bill Gates and Richard Branson invest into lab-grown meat startup

Memphis Meats can grow real beef, chicken and duck from animal cells in a laboratory.

By Alistair Charlton

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Smartphone optical illusion could stop thieves from stealing your PIN code

New touchscreen technology could thwart 'shoulder surfing' crooks by tricking their eyes.

By James Billington

If you want Apple's top iPhone 8 model you'll need to start saving now

Anniversary OLED iPhone rumoured to max out at 512GB storage with 3GB of RAM.

By Oliver Cragg

Scientists create world's smallest 'monster truck' for first-ever nanorace event

Atomic-sized Bobcat Nanowagon revealed potential breakthrough for molecular machines.

By James Billington

Driverless cars must kill animals and damage property before injuring humans

German transport minister drafts ethics rules for future autonomous cars.

By Alistair Charlton

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Technology

Death from above? Drones and robots being developed to play more than just assistive roles

EasyJet free ticket giveaway scam is duping customers with fake boarding passes

These AI-powered smart bins will pay you to recycle properly

Next-gen rubber bands' unprecedented strength could soon revolutionise supply chains

Musk's Boring Company to dig groundbreaking two-mile tunnel under LA

Russian propaganda machine spreads hacker claim that US is testing chemical weapons in Ukraine

Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong found guilty of corruption, sentenced to 5 years in prison

ExpressLane: CIA's covert tool used to steal data from intel allies

Experts warn that Artificial Intelligence robot platforms are 'racist and sexist'

Super Mario Odyssey named Gamescom 2017 game of show

French parents being sold software to 'find out if your son is gay'

Bill Gates and Richard Branson invest into lab-grown meat startup

Smartphone optical illusion could stop thieves from stealing your PIN code

If you want Apple's top iPhone 8 model you'll need to start saving now

Scientists create world's smallest 'monster truck' for first-ever nanorace event

Driverless cars must kill animals and damage property before injuring humans

Royal Mail's new all-electric vans take to the streets of London

Iconic VW campervan to make electric comeback as ID Buzz in 2022

No problem, McLaren has an all-electric supercar in the works

Hyundai unveils next-gen hydrogen car with 800km range

Ingenious Toyota patent reveals how 'invisibility cloak' can improve pedestrian safety

10 iPhone hidden tricks and hacks you probably never knew existed

10 best tips, tricks and hidden features of iOS 11 for iPhone and iPad

How to buy bitcoin, litecoin and ethereum on iPhone, Android and desktop

Nokia 3310 review: The sun doesn't always shine on memory lane

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Life is Strange: Before the Storm's writer on telling Chloe and Rachel's 'important' story

Life is Strange: Before the Storm's writer on telling Chloe and Rachel's 'important' story

Star Wars Battlefront 2: Criterion chat about new and improved space combat of Starfighter Assault

Star Wars Battlefront 2: Criterion chat about new and improved space combat of Starfighter Assault

Hands-on with the Call of Duty: WW2 Private Beta's brilliant new Battlefield-inspired War Mode

Hands-on with the Call of Duty: WW2 Private Beta's brilliant new Battlefield-inspired War Mode

WWE 2K18 full roster: All confirmed Raw, Smackdown and NXT superstars and legends

WWE 2K18 full roster: All confirmed Raw, Smackdown and NXT superstars and legends

Overwatch team reveals major changes to healing character Mercy

Overwatch team reveals major changes to healing character Mercy