This portable charger features a photovoltaic panel that powers phones and laptops using only the sun's rays. More about Portable Solartab C charger uses sunshine to keep laptops powered on the go
This kit by Royal College of Art graduate Heeju Kim uses sweets to recreate the tongue-tying experience of living with autism. More about Empathy kit uses augmented reality and candy to help users better understand autism
Featuring everything from zoo enclosures for kangaroos to dog-stretching "cuteness tools", this Pinterest board rounds up the best animal-related architecture and design from the pages of Dezeen. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›
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As the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas got underway this week, BMW and Toyota revealed futuristic concept cars, a "cute" home robot became a reality and Lego launched a kit for teaching children how to code. More about This week, new launches at CES brought the future closer
This installation by German designer Werner Aisslinger predicts a whimsical, sustainability-focused future that combines domestic life with farming and robotics. More about Werner Aisslinger imagines a future of robots and plants with House of Wonders exhibition
This smart electric toothbrush collects data about users' brushing habits, even when not connected to its corresponding app. More about "First toothbrush with artificial intelligence" debuts at CES 2017
This foldable electric scooter features a USB port for charging all its user's smart devices at once, and is lightweight and compact enough to carry on a bus or train. More about URB-E Sport electric scooter charges multiple electronic devices simultaneously
BMW has transformed its 5 Series Sedan into a futuristic concept vehicle that can drive and park itself, understand gestures and even receive drone deliveries on the road. More about BMW concept car could receive drone deliveries on the move
Japanese auto brand Toyota's latest concept car is equipped with an artificial intelligence system that picks up on the habits and emotions of the driver. More about Toyota's Concept-I car uses artificial intelligence to anticipate its driver's needs
Californian start-up Mayfield Robotics has revealed its first domestic robot, which responds to its user with facial expressions, head movements and sounds. More about Kuri is an "insanely cute" home robot with its own facial expressions
Dezeen had its best-ever year in terms of visitors in 2016, with unique visitors up nearly 11 per cent to over 20 million and visits up 8.5 per cent to almost 50 million. More about Record traffic to Dezeen in 2016 with almost 50 million visits
Dezeen has teamed up with electronics brand Bang & Olufsen to give away one of its new cone-shaped Beosound 1 wireless speaker systems. More about Competition: win a BeoSound 1 wireless speaker system by Bang & Olufsen
This LED lamp, which Spanish designer Victor Castanera will launch at the upcoming Maison&Objet fair, features glowing glass orbs that balance between steel shelves. More about Victor Castanera designs balancing lamp made up of monochrome spheres
Lego has announced a kit for building and programming robots, designed to encourage a younger generation to learn how to code, at this year's CES tech conference. More about Lego unveils Boost kit to help children learn coding
An American startup is taking on electric car supremo Tesla with this intelligent electric vehicle unveiled at CES 2017, but was left red-faced when one of its main features failed to work during a demo. More about Faraday Future unveils electric car to rival Tesla's – but its "driverless valet" malfunctions during CES demo
Beauty brand L'Oréal has worked alongside digital healthcare company Withings to develop a brush that tracks and scores the quality of hair. More about "World's first" smart hairbrush scores quality of hair during use
Cycling brand SpeedX has revealed its latest smart bicycle, which comes equipped with an inbuilt computer and a vibration control system that helps riders deal with bumps in the road. More about SpeedX's Unicorn bicycle has a frame that softens vibrations and an inbuilt computer
Basic sheets of plastic, paper or fabric can now be transformed into complex inflatables using a method devised by researchers at MIT Media Lab's Tangible Media Group. More about Aeromorph inflatables fold themselves from flat sheets into complex origami
Chinese technology firm Lenovo has unveiled its own version of Amazon's smart assistant, which acts as a central command centre for connected-home gadgets and systems. More about Lenovo launches colourful alternative to Amazon Echo smart speaker
Oh Geon is the latest designer to experiment with unusual materials, using leftover sawdust from a woodworking studio to create this blocky stool. More about Oh Geon creates sculptural chair from resin and sawdust