"Do you trust robots?", "Could a robot do your job?" and "Do you believe in the death and rebirth of things?" are among the deep questions being posed to visitors at the Vitra Design Museum's latest exhibition. More about Hello Robot exhibition explores our mixed feelings about intelligent machines
Nokia is rumoured to be relaunching its bestselling 3310 mobile phone as a cheap backup for smartphone users. More about Nokia reportedly bringing back 3310 mobile phone
Humans will need to digitally enhance their brains if they are to remain relevant in a future filled with artificial intelligences, according to Tesla founder Elon Musk. More about Humans need to become cyborgs to survive, says Elon Musk
A passenger-carrying drone that will transport individuals through the air without a pilot will begin flying over Dubai's skyline from this summer. More about Dubai to begin flying world's first passenger drone
This shingled timber pavilion was created by masters students on ETH Zurich's Digital Fabrication course, after developing robotic fabrication techniques to minimise the waste involved in its construction. More about ETH Zurich students create robot-built pavilion with a skin of wooden shingles
Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft are among the US technology companies that have filed a legal brief to fight president Donald Trump's attempts to limit immigration. More about Tech companies take legal action against Trump's immigration restrictions
A swarm of illuminated drones staged an aerial routine above Lady Gaga's half-time show at the 51st Super Bowl. More about Lady Gaga's Super Bowl performance accompanied by 300 drones
Generative design tools that produce optimum forms for products and buildings without human intervention are set to transform both the physical world and the role of the designer, according to software experts. More about Generative design software will give designers "superpowers"
Uber has announced a partnership with Daimler to operate driverless taxis, weeks after its own self-driving fleet was ordered off the streets of San Francisco. More about Uber edges towards driverless taxis with Daimler partnership
Four of Zaha Hadid's abstract paintings have been used to create animated virtual reality environments for an exhibition of her early work at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery. More about Zaha Hadid's abstract paintings translated into immersive virtual reality experiences at Serpentine Gallery
Augmented reality could lead to a dystopian world where everyone is trapped by their own views. It's up to architects to set them free, argues Owen Hopkins in his first Opinion column for Dezeen. More about "Augmented reality heralds the abolition of architectural practice as we know it"
The company behind the Vespa scooter has made its first move into autonomous transportation with a robotic personal helper that carries your belongings for you. More about Piaggio introduces Gita personal cargo droid that follows you around
Apple, Amazon, Google and Airbnb are among many US tech companies to have denounced President Donald Trump's so-called Muslim ban, which prevents citizens of seven Middle Eastern and African countries from entering the US. More about US tech companies unite against Trump's travel ban
French designers Philippe Starck and Jerome Olivet have proposed a radical concept for the future of smartphones based around holograms and voice control. More about Philippe Starck and Jerome Olivet present gelatinous vision for future smartphone
This installation at London's Design Museum strips household appliances back to their basics to make operation easier for an ageing population. More about Concept apartment by Future Facility gives older residents "revolutionary domestic independence"
Tesla has been vindicated by a six-month US government inquiry, initiated after its semi-autonomous technology was involved in a fatal car crash. More about Tesla's Autopilot reduced crashes by 40 per cent, finds US inquiry
A new sperm testing device named Yo enables men to keep a check on their reproductive health without having to go to the doctor. More about Home fertility test allows men to test their sperm count on a smartphone
San Francisco startup Fellow has designed a connected kettle that lets users precisely and remotely control its temperature for optimum coffee brewing. More about Fellow designs app-controlled kettle for precise coffee brewing
A beta version of a virtual-reality programme that gives designers the option to draw and manipulate 3D objects has launched. More about Gravity Sketch VR software for creative professionals launches beta-testing platform
These responsive garments by Yves Béhar's studio Fuseproject feature "electric muscles" that assist elderly wearers to walk, stand up and climb stairs. More about Yves Béhar's Aura Power Clothing helps the elderly with mobility