British architecture studio Foster + Partners has released a video showing its vision for a high-speed freight-carrying hyperloop named DP World Cargospeed. More about Foster + Partners presents vision for hyperloop cargo network
UK scientists have found a way to incorporate wonder-material graphene into concrete, greatly increasing the material's strength and water resistance. More about Graphene-reinforced concrete is "more than twice as strong" say scientists
Researchers from MIT are developing a technology that transforms water droplets into programmable, interactive tools for entertainment and communication. More about MIT develops technology to digitally program water droplets
The geometric blocks of 1980s video game Tetris are replaced by Soviet-era apartment buildings in Tower Block Tetris, a mobile game by Lithuanian designer Lukas Valiauga. More about Modernist building blocks feature in Tetris-inspired mobile game
NASA has started production of a plane that will fly faster than the speed of sound, but will be almost inaudible from the ground below. More about NASA's "nearly silent" supersonic X-Plane goes into production
Sony's latest research suggests that the homes of the future will feature sensors that can turn any object into a light switch or a music system, and lighting and shadows that follow you around. More about Sony creates technological "magic tricks" to show future of sensor technology in the home
Researchers have created a series of 4D-printed plastic objects that fold themselves into predetermined shapes when heated, which they believe could be scaled up to create flat-pack furniture. More about 4D-printing method could allow flat-pack furniture to be assembled with heat alone
Retailer Amazon has teamed up with car companies Volvo and General Motors to deliver packages directly to users' vehicles. More about Amazon partners with Volvo and General Motors to provide in-car deliveries
Children aged six and over can now own cryptocurrency using an app called Pigzbe, which functions as a digital piggy bank. More about Pigzbe app aims to teach children about cryptocurrency
Scientists have discovered an enzyme that can "digest" plastic and revolutionalise recycling, but environmentalists warn the "miracle" breakthrough should not make designers complacent about the need to reduce use of the material. More about Plastic-eating enzyme could aid recycling
Engineering firm Arup and architecture studio CLS Architetti have used a portable robot to 3D print a concrete house, which is on show for Milan design week. More about CLS Architetti and Arup use a portable robot to 3D print a house in Milan
Dezeen spoke to Dassault Systèmes vice president of design experience Anne Asensio and designers Chris Bangle and Patrick Jouin about how technology is driving design innovation. More about Watch our talk with Chris Bangle, Patrick Jouin and Dassault Systèmes
ÉCAL students have set up a pop-up factory during Milan design week, where they are 3D printing a range of design objects on demand. More about ÉCAL students transform Milanese palazzo into 3D-printing factory
Dezeen spoke to Google's head of hardware design Ivy Ross, trend forecaster Li Edelkoort and The Future Laboratory co-founder Martin Raymond about how technology and lifestyle design can become more integrated. More about Watch Dezeen's talk with Google and Li Edelkoort on technology and lifestyle design
Homeware brand Hay and electronics specialist Sonos have combined their expertise to create a collection of limited-edition speakers, which they say "deserve to be treated like furniture". More about Hay and Sonos join forces on range of colourful speakers
Researchers at ETH Zurich university have pioneered a method of robotic construction, which is being used to create a computer-designed modular house in the city. More about ETH Zurich robots use new digital construction technique to build timber structures
A Milan design week exhibition by Dassault Systèmes will showcase concepts to reduce air pollution by designers including Kengo Kuma, as revealed in this movie Dezeen produced for the 3D software brand. More about Dassault Systèmes teams up with leading designers to tackle air pollution
Dezeen promotion: trend forecaster Li Edelkoort is teaming up with Google to investigate how electronic devices of the future could become more tactile. More about Li Edelkoort and Google explore how digital devices can be more sensorial
Succulents and other small plants grow from the tiles that clad this 3D-printed shed, which was designed to offer a solution for the Bay Area's housing shortage. More about 3D-printed tiles filled with succulents form cabin by Emerging Objects
Uber has acquired electric bike-sharing service Jump, in a bid to further expand the modes of transportation available to its users. More about Uber acquires electric bike-sharing service Jump