Parents should ditch their phones at night, Government adviser says
Parents should leave their phones in the kitchen at night and restrict internet access in the home to set an example for their children, a government adviser has said.
Technology
This eco-friendly self-watering flowerpot is made from recycled food waste
An environmentally friendly flowerpot that waters itself, biodegrades when re-planted, and is made from recycled food waste has smashed its fundraising target on Kickstarter.
Apple takes iPhone ‘to the next level’ – but how much does it cost?
Apple has unveiled the most expensive iPhone it has ever made, as part of a range of new product announcements.
Apple unveils largest ever screen for new iPhone range
Apple has unveiled the largest screen iPhone it has ever made, as part of a range of new product announcements.
Apple appears to leak names of three new iPhones
Apple appears to have leaked the names of its new iPhone line-up on its website just hours before its live event to launch the products.
Cutting-edge electron microscope revealed as structural biology centre opens
A “world-class” £5 million structural biology centre housing a cutting-edge electron microscope has opened in Glasgow.
BBC ‘to streamline online services to make content easier to find’
The BBC is reportedly set to cut back its online services in an attempt to make its content easier to find as it looks to fight competition from US streaming services.
Hancock: NHS is world’s biggest opportunity for saving lives through technology
The NHS represents “the world’s biggest opportunity” for saving lives through technology, the Health Secretary has said.
£80m quantum imaging investment to help improve search and rescue operations
The UK Government is investing £80 million in the development of technology that could help in search and rescue missions, hostage situations and aid firefighters in saving more lives.
Google launches virtual reality labs to help STEM students
Students studying STEM subjects have a new virtual reality tool that could help them get more practical work done away from physical labs.
Remote communities to receive ultrafast broadband
More than 100 homes in scattered Highland communities will soon benefit from faster, more reliable broadband, according to project bosses.
Win every water fight you take part in with this re-invented water gun
A powerful water gun that claims to “take water fights to the next level” has beaten its fundraising target on Kickstarter.
This flexible bicycle reflector ensures 360-degree visibility during night rides
A company that has created flexible bicycle reflectors to keep cyclists fully visible when riding at night has smashed its fundraising target on Kickstarter.
Sainsbury’s trials tech that allows shoppers to eliminate the till entirely
Sainsbury’s shoppers at Clapham North Station Local are being given the chance to test out the latest method of paying for their groceries – avoiding the tills entirely.
Non-paying Spotify users might soon be allowed to skip adverts
Spotify is reportedly testing a new feature in Australia that would allow non-paying customers to skip any adverts they choose.
Aberdeen’s TechFest celebrates 25th anniversary
A science and technology festival which has inspired hundreds of thousands of youngsters for 25 years is poised to return to Aberdeen.
Honda announces pricing and specification for new CR-V
Honda has revealed full pricing and details surrounding its new CR-V.
All the creepily realistic CGI Instagram influencers you need to know about
There’s been a phenomenon quietly growing on Instagram so subtle you might not even have noticed it.
Facebook to expand London presence with workspace for 6,000 people
Facebook is planning to more than double its office space in London, making enough room for 6,000 workers.
This tent is made from ‘self-healing’ fabric that can fix holes and punctures
A tent made from Nano Cure Technology (NCT) claims to be able to have small punctures and holes repaired with just a rub of a finger.
11 tips that would appear on the loading screen if life was a video game
If you ever play video games, you’ll know many titles offer hints and tips on loading screens to help players succeed.
This ‘airbag’ for phones is perfect if you’re constantly dropping yours
If you’re always dropping your phone, you’ll be aware of the horrible feeling of seeing a cracked smartphone screen.
12 video game sound effects people can’t get out of their heads
If you’ve ever played a video game for hours on end then you almost certainly have experience getting sound effects stuck in your head.
Claim that AI is ‘on-par’ with top doctors questioned by leading GPs
Leading doctors have questioned claims that artificial intelligence can provide heath advice which is “on-par” with top-rated medics.
Quincy the koala gets hi-tech help for his diabetes at San Diego Zoo
A male koala named Quincy at San Diego Zoo has received new technology to manage his type one diabetes.
New mobile battlespace technology app hailed a game changer by UK Army officer
New technology that allows military commanders to communicate through a mobile phone app has been hailed a “game changer” by a senior British Army officer.
The inaugural Fortnite World Cup will be open to everyone
The Fortnite World Cup is set to be available for everyone to enter, Epic Games has announced.
Culture Secretary: UK shouldn’t legislate to control how children use technology
The UK government should not legislate to directly control children’s exposure to new technology, according to Culture Secretary Matt Hancock.
New alarm clock product wakes you up using different scents
A new alarm clock, Sensorwake Trio, is aiming to make mornings a little more pleasant – by waking users up with their sense of smell.
UK drone regulation ‘in chaos’ as flying gadget technology takes off
Regulation of privately owned drones is in a state of “chaos” as authorities belatedly wake up to the impact of the flying gadgets, according to a leading UK robotics expert.