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Kinect v2 for PC to be released on 15th July, priced $199/£159

7 July 2014, 10:30

According to Microsoft Store listings in the US and UK.

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Google Cardboard is a DIY VR headset on a budget

26 June 2014, 11:36

Utilises your Android smartphone and a few "everyday items" you can find online.

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Google I/O: Android Wear, Android Auto and Android TV

26 June 2014, 10:49

Samsung and LG Android Wear smartwatches are launched.

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Google Glass Explorer open beta comes to UK

24 June 2014, 09:52

The wearable tech costs £1000 in the UK.

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Adobe launches Ink & Slide hardware and art apps for iPad

19 June 2014, 13:25

The company's first digital pen and ruler hardware are available for US$199.

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ASUS wants to develop robots as part of its long term vision

18 June 2014, 11:15

Also sees mobile business eclipsing PC revenue by 2017.

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BBC trials facial recognition software to test TV show appeal

17 June 2014, 15:14

The technology was developed by British startup CrowdEmotion.

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Autonomous HEXO+ drone for easy professional aerial filming

16 June 2014, 10:32

The drone aims to change how aerial videos are captured with a GoPro.

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First kick of the World Cup to be delivered by paralysed teen

26 May 2014, 13:24

The teen will be aided by a bionic mind-controlled exoskeleton prosthesis.

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Google Glass is now available for any US resident to buy

14 May 2014, 12:28

However it's still in beta and still costs $1,500 - while stocks last.

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Parrot launches smartphone controlled 'Bebop Drone'

12 May 2014, 11:12

Lets you keep an eye on the world thanks to its high definition fish-eye camera.

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Samsung Innovation Museum opens its doors

21 April 2014, 10:17

Five-story museum is divided into three sections showing the past, present and future.

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TinkerBots, a new modular robotics building set for kids

11 April 2014, 13:31

Described as "living Lego", sets are now available for pre-order on Indiegogo.

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Samsung's next smartwatch to be SIM-enabled, called the Gear Solo

8 April 2014, 14:00

Rumoured standalone smartwatch will do calls without a smartphone partner.

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Raspberry Pi introduces new customisable Compute Module

8 April 2014, 13:14

The embedded version of the £30 micro computer will be aimed at commercial products.

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Sony's 13.3-inch e-ink notepad arrives in the US in May

28 March 2014, 13:30

However the Digital Paper slate will be pitched at a hefty $1100 price point.

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The world's first 3D printed skull replacement transplant (video)

27 March 2014, 12:33

A Dutch woman with a rare bone condition gets her whole skull replaced by a printed plastic part.

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Intel acquires tech wearables company Basis Science

26 March 2014, 16:15

Basis Science will join Intel's Devices Group, focusing on wearable tech products.

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HP CEO: plans for 3D printing market will be revealed in June

20 March 2014, 14:00

The company says it has solved several technical problems slowing widespread adoption.

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Motorola's Moto 360 smartwatch based on Google Android Wear

19 March 2014, 09:45

LG also reveals a new smartwatch running Google's Android OS for wearables.

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LA Times earthquake report beats rivals to 'press' using robot writer

18 March 2014, 14:00

The breaking news was published by the LA Times within three minutes of the event.

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ARM-powered robot aims for new Rubik's Cube world record

13 March 2014, 14:05

Can it beat the current 5.27 seconds record held by its predecessor? (video)

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Microsoft's SurroundWeb displays web content everywhere

5 March 2014, 11:45

Describes system as a "3D Browser" which will provide "immersive room experiences".

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Raspberry Pi hits 2.5 million units shipped milestone

3 March 2014, 16:30

Credit card sized microcomputer also enjoyed its second birthday this weekend.

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Mark One carbon fibre 3D printer is now available to pre-order

19 February 2014, 16:00

The world's first carbon fibre 3D printer will be priced at $4,999.

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Virgin Atlantic staff to use Google Glass at London Heathrow

11 February 2014, 14:15

A six week trail aims to improve customer service for its 'upper class' passengers.

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Microsoft Kinect helps guard the Korean border

4 February 2014, 11:30

Kinect-based technology is used to distinguish between humans and animals in the DMZ.

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Scentee's fragrant smartphone notifications go worldwide

3 February 2014, 12:50

Also smartphone notification scent packs include coffee, rose and beef ribs.

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Google Glass in several frame designs for prescription lenses

28 January 2014, 18:30

New range of spectacles and sunglasses will cost an extra $255 and $150 respectively.

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US police archiving crime scenes using 3D scanning technology

28 January 2014, 17:50

3D scanning can now document entire crime scenes to help investigators and juries.

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Batteries powered by sugar: cheap, powerful, biodegradable

23 January 2014, 15:15

Virginia Tech research team makes cheap, energy-dense sugar batteries.

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Some Intel prototypes at CES were powered by ARM chips

17 January 2014, 14:45

Chipzilla admits some of the wearables demoed at the tradeshow had "third-party parts".

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Google's glucose monitoring smart contact lens for diabetics

17 January 2014, 11:15

Project hopes to make finger-pricking blood tests a thing of the past.

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