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Google abandons plans for self-driving car
Google has reportedly shelved plans for its own autonomous car in favour of partnerships with other vehicle companies. More about Google abandons plans for self-driving car
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Senticnel tree alarm by Eli-Gutierrez Studio helps stop forest fires spreading
Forests are set to benefit from internet-of-things technology with the release of a wireless alarm system that can predict the path of a growing fire. More about Senticnel tree alarm by Eli-Gutierrez Studio helps stop forest fires spreading
Design
Samsung wins Supreme Court battle with Apple
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Samsung in its ongoing patent case against fellow tech giant Apple. More about Samsung wins Supreme Court battle with Apple
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Wall Street Journal launches architect-designed virtual-reality app for reading the news
Architecture firm Michaelis Boyd's latest apartment building only exists in a virtual-reality news app. More about Wall Street Journal launches architect-designed virtual-reality app for reading the news
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Will.i.am's latest design is a pair of Bluetooth headphones
Music producer Will.i.am has made another foray into the design world, with a pair of wireless headphones inspired by the shape of vinyl records. More about Will.i.am's latest design is a pair of Bluetooth headphones
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Apple granted patent for edgeless-screen flip phone
Apple has been granted a patent for a retro-style flip phone with an OLED screen display. More about Apple granted patent for edgeless-screen flip phone
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Panic attack prevention device Calmingstone launches
This pebble-shaped hand-held device eases anxiety through the use of light and sound. More about Panic attack prevention device Calmingstone launches
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Microsoft targets architects and designers with Surface Studio digital drawing board
Tech company Microsoft has unveiled a hinged computer designed to turn from a desktop into a digital drawing surface. More about Microsoft targets architects and designers with Surface Studio digital drawing board
Design
Apple releases book documenting 20 years of its design
Apple's latest release is a coffee table book chronicling 20 years of its past and present products. More about Apple releases book documenting 20 years of its design
Technology
USB stick diagnoses HIV in 30 minutes
A group of scientists have developed a home HIV testing kit that speeds up diagnosis and allows patients to monitor their own treatment. More about USB stick diagnoses HIV in 30 minutes
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Arturo Vittori's Warka Water towers harvest clean drinking water from the air
Future Makers: in this exclusive movie, Italian architect Arturo Vittori explains how his wooden Warka Water structures can provide clean drinking water for rural communities in the developing world. More about Arturo Vittori's Warka Water towers harvest clean drinking water from the air
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Camera capability comes to Apple Watch with launch of third-party band
Apple Watch wearers can now take photos with a flick of the wrist, using the CMRA watch band. More about Camera capability comes to Apple Watch with launch of third-party band
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BIG-designed Hyperloop to connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes
Hyperloop One has released a new teaser video revealing that its new high-speed transportation system designed by Danish firm BIG will connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in just 12 minutes. More about BIG-designed Hyperloop to connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes
Products
3D-printed back brace offers "fashionable" solution for scoliosis sufferers
Young girls that suffer from spinal curvature will soon be able to wear lighter and more stylish 3D-printed braces to treat their condition. More about 3D-printed back brace offers "fashionable" solution for scoliosis sufferers
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Tesla and SolarCity unveil inconspicuous solar roof tiles with "quasi-infinite" lifespan
Elon Musk has realised his vision for a "one-stop solar and storage experience", combining camouflaged roof tiles with an updated version of the energy-storing Powerwall. More about Tesla and SolarCity unveil inconspicuous solar roof tiles with "quasi-infinite" lifespan
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Apple redesigns MacBook Pro to include touch-sensitive second screen
Apple has unveiled its first update to the MacBook Pro laptop since 2012, which includes a secondary display between the keyboard and screen. More about Apple redesigns MacBook Pro to include touch-sensitive second screen
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Philippe Starck designs smartphone with edge-to-edge screen
French designer Philippe Starck has designed his first smartphone: the Mi Mix for Chinese electronics company Xiaomi. More about Philippe Starck designs smartphone with edge-to-edge screen
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Self-driving truck hits the road in the US to deliver 50,000 cans of Budweiser
An autonomous truck filled with 50,000 cans of beer has completed a 120 mile-long journey in the USA, something the company behind it is claiming to be a world first. More about Self-driving truck hits the road in the US to deliver 50,000 cans of Budweiser
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The Synthetic Apiary lets bees enjoy year-round spring
Designer and researcher Neri Oxman's Mediated Matter group at MIT Media Lab has designed an artificial apiary that creates a constant spring-like environment for bees. More about The Synthetic Apiary lets bees enjoy year-round spring
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Kodak releases Ektra smartphone targeted at photographers
American imaging company Kodak is venturing into the smartphone market with a handset that puts photographic capabilities first. More about Kodak releases Ektra smartphone targeted at photographers