German automaker Audi is working with Chinese solar-cell specialist Hanergy to develop thin-film solar cells that can be integrated into the panoramic glass roofs of its cars. More about Audi set to unveil car with solar roof by end of 2017
The voice assistant from Google's Home smart speaker has been unleashed in third-party devices, with the launch of a new product from Panasonic that promises better sound quality. More about Google Assistant comes to third-party smart speakers
Wearable tech company Fitbit has launched a new device named Ionic, which aims to bridge the gap between fitness trackers and the smartwatches currently on the market. More about Fitbit launches Ionic device to rival Apple Watch
Fragrances to help you wake up, wind down or concentrate are emitted at just the right time of day by the Pium smart diffuser, which combines aromatherapy with the internet of things. More about Pium smart diffuser pumps out the optimal fragrance for different times of day
With the recent reveal of the new spacesuit for Elon Musk's company SpaceX, here's a look at some of the best recent designs readying humans for life on Mars. More about 10 designs to equip humankind for its first missions to Mars
Elon Musk has offered a glimpse of the spacesuit that could clothe those journeying on his company's attempted mission to Mars. More about Elon Musk reveals first image of SpaceX suit for Mars travellers
This concept car from Mercedes-Benz pairs future technology with elements of the past, featuring a design inspired by art deco. More about Mercedes-Benz's latest concept car takes its design cues from art deco
This captioned movie shows the possibilities of Mirage, an augmented-reality app by two former Apple developers that lets users add emojis, drawings, gifs and images to their real-life surroundings. More one-minute movies ›
More about Augmented-reality app Mirage lets you overlay emojis onto real life
More than 100 leaders in the field of robotics have signed an open letter calling on the United Nations to prevent a global arms race in autonomous lethal weapons. More about Elon Musk among tech leaders urging ban on killer robots
Motorola's future phones could be equipped with a self-repair function, which would enable users to fix their damaged screens. More about Motorola files patent for phone that can repair its own screen
This personal security camera automatically uploads video to the cloud – meaning that should its wearer be assaulted, the evidence is already stored safely. More about Shonin bodycam aims to bring justice to victims of violent crime
Dating app Tinder has replaced its text logo with a slightly fatter gradient version of its well-recognised flame symbol. More about Tinder replaces wordmark with pink and orange flame logo
The founders of luggage startup Horizn Studios explain how its products incorporate smart technology to serve a new generation of travellers in this exclusive movie Dezeen produced for the Berlin-based brand. More about Travellers need digital innovations in luggage, claim co-founders of Horizn Studios
Waymo, Google's self-driving car spin-off, has been granted a patent for a design that would see its vehicles automatically soften if they collide with a pedestrian. More about Waymo's self-driving cars could soften if they hit a pedestrian
Researchers from the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Engineering have created a temporary tattoo-style sensor that can be comfortably worn for up to a week. More about Japanese research group develops wearable sensor that stays on the skin for a week
This remotely controlled undersea robot has been designed to reduce numbers of rapidly reproducing lionfish by capturing them for food. More about Invasive lionfish humanely stunned and caught by RSE Guardian LF1 robot
This camera-style device designed by Royal College of Art graduate Arthur Carabott uses immediate audio and visual feedback to help musicians improve their posture and technique. More about Musician's Mirror uses instant feedback to alert performers to bad posture
Driverless-vehicle testing usually involves some level of autonomous technology, but Virginia Tech university's recent experiment involved disguising a human driver as a car seat. More about Virginia Tech's "driverless" van is steered by a man dressed as a car seat
These miniature robots can crawl over fabric to personalise garments, adapt clothing for different climates, and perform other helpful tasks. More about Kino "living jewellery" roams across the body as a tiny personal assistant
Designers should rethink the high-tech look of gadgets according to Nendo founder Oki Sato, who has also called most of today's smart devices "useless". More about "Technology should look like something in your grandmother's room" says Oki Sato