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IKEA UK starts to sell solar storage batteries

3 August 2017, 12:31

Instead of selling the electricity back to the grid you can save it for when darkness comes.

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Nintendo 64 trademarks point to another classic mini reissue

21 July 2017, 14:31

Meanwhile Atari has another new hardware product: the Atari Speakerhat.

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Microsoft and Johnson controls show off GLAS smart thermostat

20 July 2017, 12:01

Translucent device runs Windows IoT Core and can work via touch or Cortana inputs.

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QOTW: Should the UK introduce online voting?

2 June 2017, 16:31

And would such an option make you more likely to vote?

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QOTW: Do you still watch live TV?

19 May 2017, 16:31

And if so, how many hours on average do you clock up each week?

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QOTW: Do you buy much second-hand tech?

14 April 2017, 16:31

And if so, where do you tend to shop?

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Improved Vantablack's blackness is too dark to be measured

12 April 2017, 14:31

And now there's a spray version of Vantablack for artists and manufacturers.

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Employee microchipping gains traction in Sweden

5 April 2017, 14:01

About 150 workers at Epicenter agreed to be NFC 'microchipped' for convenience sake.

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Raspberry Pi Zero W, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, costs $10

28 February 2017, 14:31

New RasPi was released today to celebrate the Raspberry Pi’s fifth birthday.

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QOTW: Which electronics brands do you favour?

3 February 2017, 16:31

Are there certain names you gravitate toward, and is there a reason for your loyalty?

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Boston Dynamics Handle, bipedal wheeled robot, spins and leaps

2 February 2017, 13:31

Video footage leaks out from a private venture capitalist presentation.

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Papertronic bacteria battery useful for running bio sensors

23 December 2016, 12:01

And is a good match for powering disposable electronics.

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Epic Giveaway: Day 9: Win a Y-cam Protect Alarm System

20 December 2016, 09:00

A triple-layer Smart Home Security System is today's epic prize.

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Man-made diamond nuclear waste batteries last 5,000 years +

28 November 2016, 14:31

No moving parts, no emissions, no maintenance, and very safe, batteries.

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QOTW: What did you buy on Black Friday 2016?

25 November 2016, 16:31

It's that time of year again. Did you pick-up any bargains or has the wallet been kept shut?

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Tesla announces Powerwall 2 and its 'hidden' Solar Roof tiles

31 October 2016, 11:01

The new Powerwall 2 offers double the storage capacity of the previous version.

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QOTW: Do you still make calls from a landline?

23 September 2016, 16:31

Or has the proliferation of mobiles encouraged you to cut the cord?

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SolidEnergy Li-Metal batteries promise to double battery life

19 August 2016, 13:01

New lithium battery tech is coming to drones first, this November.

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QOTW: How do you feel after the EU referendum?

1 July 2016, 16:31

With the dust starting to settle, how has the decision to leave affected you personally?

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Boston Dynamics demos SpotMini robodog doing household chores

24 June 2016, 14:01

Loads dishwasher, fetches beer, and slips on banana skin but rights itself (video).

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Intel and Cyberdyne demonstrate life changing human aid robotics

22 June 2016, 13:01

An injured surfer can stand, walk, and use his arms again.

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BBC micro:bit computer board goes up for public pre-order

31 May 2016, 13:21

Pricing starts at £12.99, or you can get a starter kit for £14.99.

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Asus reveals its first robot, Zenbo

30 May 2016, 12:21

Smart companion device aims to be the "robotic computing for every household".

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Panasonic Assist Robot exoskeletons demoed in video

21 March 2016, 14:31

The PLN-01 Ninja aids in walking and running, the Power Loader helps with heavy lifting.

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DAB radio adds 12 new stations to UK airwaves

1 March 2016, 10:07

It's time to retune after UK's second national digital radio multiplex is switched on.

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QOTW: Should the TV licence fee be abolished?

19 February 2016, 16:30

With BBC Three moving online, now's a good time to revisit this contentious subject.

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QOTW: What did you buy on Black Friday 2015?

27 November 2015, 16:31

Consumers are expected to spend almost £2bn in the UK alone, so do tell, what did you buy?

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Lasers could be used to cool CPUs say UW researchers

17 November 2015, 15:26

Infrared laser used for cooling represents a "major breakthrough".

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Harvard's Robobee, a tiny flying insect robot, has learned to swim

22 October 2015, 14:31

It is the "first ever aerial and aquatic capable insect-scale robot".

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QOTW: Have you considered adding solar panels to your home?

18 September 2015, 16:31

With fuel costs becoming a genuine concern for many, are solar panels worth installing?

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Boeing compact laser weapon destroys drone in 15 seconds

31 August 2015, 14:07

Xbox 360 controller steered laser is "on the brink of becoming battlefield ready".

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Google patent aims to map road potholes

27 August 2015, 10:41

Useful for councils for repair planning and people for bumpy route avoidance planning.

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Research lab goof results in 4X Li-ion battery working life

18 August 2015, 11:28

Boffins accidentally left anode nanoparticles in chemical mix several hours too long.

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