Technology
Robotic 3D printers create terrazzo floors in any pattern
A Dutch company has developed technology for 3D printing floors in an endless variety of colours and patterns. More about Robotic 3D printers create terrazzo floors in any pattern
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News
Apple faces $999 billion lawsuit for slowing down iPhones
Apple has been hit with eight lawsuits, including one for almost $1 trillion, after revealing it purposefully slowed down older iPhone models. More about Apple faces 9 billion lawsuit for slowing down iPhones
Design
Machine that extracts water from air repurposed for humanitarian efforts
A machine originally designed for the military, which extracts water from the air, is now being used for humanitarian missions to bring safe drinking water to areas struck by natural disaster or poverty. More about Machine that extracts water from air repurposed for humanitarian efforts
Design
Netflix targets different film artworks to suit users' viewing habits
Movie streaming service Netflix has revealed the process it uses to customise the artworks displayed on its site depending on different users' viewing habits. More about Netflix targets different film artworks to suit users' viewing habits
Design
Oiio envisions cars as transparent pods that move both horizontally and vertically
Architecture firm Oiio has proposed a radical new form of transport for Los Angeles, which would see bubble-like cabins passed around on wheel bases that could follow roads and climb up buildings. More about Oiio envisions cars as transparent pods that move both horizontally and vertically
Products
Pesi designs homeware that incorporates wireless charging
South Korean design studio Pesi has created a range of furniture and homeware products, which each incorporate wireless charging technology to rid smartphone users of wires and cables. More about Pesi designs homeware that incorporates wireless charging
Design
MIT Self-Assembly Lab prints bags and lamps in minutes at Design Miami
MIT's Self-Assembly Lab has demonstrated its rapid liquid printing process at this year's Design Miami fair, using it to create products in front of visitors. More about MIT Self-Assembly Lab prints bags and lamps in minutes at Design Miami
2017 review
Dezeen's top 10 technology advances of 2017
For our review of 2017, architecture reporter India Block has selected the top 10 advances in technology that got us excited for the future this year, including a jet-propelled flying suit, revolutionary 3D printing technology and a non-invasive skin-cancer detector. More about Dezeen's top 10 technology advances of 2017
News
Security robot bullied and forced off the street in San Francisco
A robot patrolling a street in San Francisco to ward off homeless people has been removed after complaints from locals, who also knocked it over and smeared it with feces. More about Security robot bullied and forced off the street in San Francisco
Design
Studio Drift's swarm of drones illuminates Miami Beach
Amsterdam-based Studio Drift has choreographed 300 drones to mimic a flock of birds over the beach during this year's art week in Miami. More about Studio Drift's swarm of drones illuminates Miami Beach
Technology
MantaDroid offers "graceful" alternative to existing underwater robots
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have created an underwater robot designed to move and look like a manta ray, better disguising the machine among its aquatic surroundings. More about MantaDroid offers "graceful" alternative to existing underwater robots
Technology
Pip is a portable gaming device that teaches children to code
UK tech start-up Curious Chip has created a handheld gaming device that teaches children to code their own games and apps. More about Pip is a portable gaming device that teaches children to code
Installations
Jason Bruges Studio installs "cast" of 20 robots across Hull for UK City of Culture celebrations
Jason Bruges Studio has created four site-specific installations for different locations across Hull's Old Town, which each see robotic arms move and interact with their surroundings. More about Jason Bruges Studio installs "cast" of 20 robots across Hull for UK City of Culture celebrations
Technology
Frank Kolkman creates death simulation machine using virtual reality
To tackle "death anxiety" among terminally ill hospital patients, designer Frank Kolkman has created a device that simulates a near-death experience using virtual reality. More about Frank Kolkman creates death simulation machine using virtual reality
Installations
Thermochromic tapestry changes colour in response to Wi-Fi signals
Arnhem-based designer Richard Vijgen has created a colour-changing tapestry from thermochromic yarn that visualises Wi-Fi signals emitted by smart devices. More about Thermochromic tapestry changes colour in response to Wi-Fi signals
Design
Piaggio's all-electric Vespa set to hit the roads in 2018
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Piaggio has electrified its classic Vespa scooter, and it is set for global distribution in Spring 2018. More about Piaggio's all-electric Vespa set to hit the roads in 2018
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Video
Iron Man-esque flying suit sets world speed record
This captioned movie shows British inventor Richard Browning setting a Guinness World Record for flying a body-controlled jet-engine-powered suit over a lake in Reading, England, reaching a speed of 32.02 miles per hour. More about Iron Man-esque flying suit sets world speed record
Interview
Wild robots could replace vanishing species, says Robotanica curator
Robots could be released into the countryside to help restore damaged ecosystems, according to the curator of an exhibition held at Dutch Design Week last month. More about Wild robots could replace vanishing species, says Robotanica curator
Products
Moleskine's Smart Planner lets users organise notes on page and screen
Italian stationery brand Moleskine has added to its collection of smart products able to digitise handwritten notes with the release of a planner that syncs with phones, computers and tablets. More about Moleskine's Smart Planner lets users organise notes on page and screen
Technology
Piccadilly Circus billboard uses recognition technology to deliver targeted adverts
A new digital billboard in London's Piccadilly Circus uses recognition technology to display targeted advertisements based on the make of passing cars, and the gender and age of pedestrians. More about Piccadilly Circus billboard uses recognition technology to deliver targeted adverts