Solar powered car that charges as you drive
A German start-up has taken advantage of the strong Bavarian sun this summer to test the final development of the charging system of its Sion car, an all-electric vehicle with solar panels to top up t ...
Swedish tech start-up launches driverless logging truck
The self-driving electric T-Log is unveiled by Swedish tech start-up Einride, with each vehicle capable of transporting 16 tonnes of timber. Matthew Stock reports.
Samsung pivots toward gamers with new Note 9
Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 9 'phablet' in New York on Thursday, hoping to rejuvenate flagging sales by luring gamers with better battery life, quick device cooling, and the first Android platfor ...
Japanese water-hunting rover readies for moon mission
Japanese company iSpace hopes its moon rover will play a crucial role in finding water on the moon. Matthew Stock reports.
Scientists create ‘electronic skin’ to restore sense of pain
Wrapping around a prosthetic hand, an "electronic skin" helps amputees feel pressure and even pain again. Katharine Jackson reports.
Fidget device tells lecturers when they’re boring students
University of Sussex design student Jade Gidney has devised Cadence, a fidget device to help alert lecturers to the loss of interest among their students. Jim Drury reports.