Canadian camouflage company Hyperstealth Biotechnology has patented the technology behind a material that bends light to make people and objects near invisible to the naked eye. More about Hyperstealth Biotechnology's "invisibility cloak" can conceal people and buildings
In this movie, jury members of the Samsung Mobile Design Competition discuss how the finalists in the accessory category offered a wide range of interpretations of what a mobile device can be. More about Samsung Mobile Design Competition finalists present their accessory designs to the jury
In this movie, jury members discuss how the finalists in the wallpaper category of the Samsung Mobile Design Competition incorporated elements of nature and colour into their responsive designs. More about Samsung Mobile Design Competition finalists present their wallpaper designs to the jury
University of Sussex graduate Lucy Hughes used fish waste to create MarinaTex, a compostable alternative to single-use plastic that has won her this year's UK James Dyson Award. More about Fish scale bioplastic wins UK James Dyson Award for student design
Data meets dermatology at Brooklyn-based skincare startup Atolla, launched by an MIT engineer who has applied machine-learning algorithms to fix problem skin. More about Startup Atolla harnesses AI to make personalised skincare products
A furry, fox-like creature moves frantically in this ad, created by branding agency Superunion and animation designer Esteban Diacono for a performance of opera The Cunning Little Vixen. More about Strange furry creature stars in ad campaign for The Cunning Little Vixen opera
Designer José de la O has teamed up with technology firm Mirai Innovation to develop a way for people to manipulate the shape of a vase using only their thoughts. More about Studio José de la O reveals objects designed by brainwaves
Royal College of Art graduate Alex Kane explains how his virtual reality Volta production tool allows users to create multidirectional "spatial audio" in this video interview shot by Dezeen. More about Volta VR tool "will make producing audio more expressive"
Creative digital studio Squint/Opera has worked with BIG and UNStudio to create Hyperform, a tool that allows architects and planners to collaborate in virtual reality. More about Squint/Opera, BIG and UNStudio create virtual-reality collaborative design tool
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's "cyborg botany" researchers have turned plants into sensors and displays, suggesting we use them as a gentle alternative to electronic screens. More about MIT researchers engineer "cyborg" plants for motion-tracking and sending notifications
Sony has staged an artificial intelligence-themed exhibition, featuring a field of white spheres that move as if they have their own personalities. More about Sony explores robot-human relationships with Affinity in Autonomy exhibition
Apple has unveiled the new Mac Pro, its most powerful desktop computer to date, contained in a simple aluminium-covered box. More about Apple keeps it simple with new "monster" Mac Pro
Over 30,000 edible drinks capsules made from seaweed were handed out to runners at the London Marathon yesterday, in a bid to reduce plastic waste. More about London Marathon offers edible seaweed drinks capsules as alternative to plastic bottles
Layer has teamed up with Chinese automotive company Nio to design an electric scooter that uses artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology to autonomously take you on your preferred routes. More about Layer and Nio's intelligent Pal scooter learns your favourite routes
A team of student designers and engineers from the RCA and Imperial College have designed an open-source alternative to GPS, called Aweigh, that does not rely on satellites. More about RCA postgraduates create open navigation system inspired by insect eyes
Neri Oxman's Mediated Matter Group at MIT has designed an installation using melanin — and says the skin pigment will inevitably be used in architecture. More about Neri Oxman builds with melanin for Totems project
Tech startup Bryte has designed a robotic bed that can automatically adjust the temperature, customise support for different parts of the body and even rock a person to sleep. More about Bryte smart bed adjusts throughout the night to help users stay asleep
Visitors to the Mauritshuis museum can use their smartphone to experience Rembrandt van Rijn's The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp in augmented reality, thanks to Dutch design agency CapitolaVR. More about Augmented reality takes museum-goers inside Rembrandt painting
UNStudio and Monopol Colors have created an extremely reflective white paint that can reduce the amount of heat buildings absorb and cool cities in the face of climate change. More about UNStudio develops The Coolest White paint to cool down our cities
American delivery company FedEx has developed an autonomous robotic delivery device to help retailers distribute same-day orders to their customers. More about FedEx's autonomous robot SameDay Bot delivers packages to your doorstep