Engineers use drone to connect remote property to broadband
Engineers have used a drone to fly broadband cable across a river for the first time to reach a remote property in a Highland glen.
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First World War led to transformation in technology
Many things changed because of the First World War, but the range of technological advances ushered in by four years of fighting was among the most dramatic.
This artist created a colourful glowing mural to light up a dark Bristol road
An artist has come up with a brilliant solution for cyclists on dark, wintry nights by creating Bristol’s first LED light-powered mural.
Tesla driver auto-parks car from office to avoid fine and Elon Musk approves
A Tesla driver has found an ingenious way to utilise his car’s remote control feature to save some money.
Google ‘party to fraud’ by accepting adverts through Viagogo agents, says MP
Tech giant Google is colluding in “fraud” over the resale of tickets, an MP has claimed.
Mark Zuckerberg summoned to ‘international grand committee’ on ‘fake news’
British and Canadian politicians have joined forces in calling on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to explain “failures of process” regarding the spread of propaganda on the social network.
This backpack is made out of recycled plastic recovered from the ocean
New York-based company Solgaard Design has launched a backpack made from recycled plastic recovered from oceans around the world.
Bentley reveals ‘world’s first’ in-car superfast Wi-Fi network
Luxury car-maker Bentley has launched what it claims is the first superfast “reliable and secure” in-car Wi-Fi system.
Company launches Kickstarter to create kids’ clothing made from scrap material
A company has found a creative way to make environmentally conscious clothing for kids, with a line made from off-cut fabrics and threads that would otherwise end up in landfill.
Vodafone begins full trial of 5G at MediaCityUK
Vodafone has switched on its full trial of 5G mobile technology in Salford, Greater Manchester, marking the country’s latest step towards faster mobile connection speeds.
Fortnite rolls out Fortnitemares Halloween update full of tricks and treats
Fortnite developers are rolling out their much-teased Fortnitemares update, which celebrates Halloween with a range of themed treats.
YouTuber Simone Giertz launches Kickstarter for self-improvement calendar
Simone Giertz, YouTuber and creator of “Sh*tty Robots“, has launched a Kickstarter to fund a self-improvement calendar product.
HTC reveals blockchain phone that can only be bought using cryptocurrency
HTC has launched its first blockchain phone, the Exodus 1, which the smartphone maker says has been built for the “modern user and the new internet age”.
Fortnite’s Save The World mode will not go free in 2018
Anyone hoping to play Fortnite’s Save The World mode for free this year will have to wait a little longer as developers continue work on the game.
Sir Nick Clegg lands top Facebook job as firm faces ‘fake news’ probes
Former deputy prime minister Sir Nick Clegg will take up a senior post at global social media giant Facebook.
Smart hives to help researchers understand the decline of bees
Researchers have found a new way to try to understand the decline in the honeybee population using a network of connected smart hives.
British Olympian leads project to build zero-emissions catamaran in Belfast
A zero-emissions automated sailing vessel will be built in Belfast.
Artificial intelligence has potential to manipulate young people, academic warns
People should “wake up and smell the silicone” about the risk artificial intelligence (AI) poses to children, a university vice chancellor has said.
Mark Zuckerberg faces fresh call to be removed as Facebook’s chairman
Mark Zuckerberg’s role as chairman of Facebook is in jeopardy once again as a handful of major shareholders called for him to be removed from the post on Wednesday.
Designer creates latest clothing line on Samsung Galaxy Note 9
A fashion designer has created her latest collection – from sketches to 3D modelling and colouring – on a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in what is believed to be a world first.
Diet-tracking apps and wearables part of NHS ‘technology vision’
People should be able to stay healthy and active using wearables and diet-tracking apps in co-ordination with their GP, according to a document setting out a vision for a tech revolution in the NHS.
Bill Gates reminisces about his friend and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen
Bill Gates has shared heartfelt memories of his friendship with Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who died on Monday at the age of 65.
Watch this robot doing parkour better than most humans can
Boston Dynamics has become synonymous with robotic advancement and videos of its extraordinary creations in action can be both awe-inspiring and unnerving – and the latest footage is no different.
Jaguar develops new alert system for all-electric I-Pace to protect blind pedestrians
Jaguar’s all-electric I-Pace SUV may be able to travel over 200 miles on a single charge, but its complete lack of engine noise means it poses a problem to blind or visually impaired people.
EE begins first trial of 5G mobile technology in Canary Wharf
EE has switched on the UK’s first trial of 5G mobile technology at Canary Wharf in London.
Russian spies caught red-handed trying to hack Salisbury attack investigation
They were supposed to slip into the country, carry out their secret mission and then quietly disappear.
Close access and spear phishing: How Russian officers used cyber attack methods
Russian intelligence officers have been accused of launching cyber attacks on the global chemical weapons watchdog investigating the Salisbury nerve agent attack.
President sends alert message to American phones – and reactions are hilarious
An estimated 225 million people living in the United States received a message from President Trump on Wednesday afternoon as part of a national emergency alert test.
Big Bash Boom to get gamers into cricket with ‘arcade action’
A new cricket game for consoles is on the way, with Big Bash Boom revealed as the latest attempt to make the sport “accessible” for gamers.
Twitter reveals rules reinforcements before US mid-term elections
Twitter has announced a new clampdown on fake accounts as it pledges to “improve the health of the public conversation” before the US mid-term elections.