Star Wars producers want a ‘drone shield’ to stop set leaks
How do you stop drones from taking photos of your closed-off film set? If you're the producers of Star Wars, you apply for a DroneShield that can give you advance warning of incoming aircraft.
Linux users can finally get in on the Netflix action
Thanks to the wonders of HTML 5 video and a new batch of security protocols, the small but loyal band of users running Linux will soon be able to enjoy Netflix without any extra tweaks.
Got a dead-end job? You can run in actual circles with this hamster wheel desk
After a standing desk with a difference? Check out the Hamster Wheel Standing Desk, a product of Autodesk's Pier 9 Studio — its makers have even provided instructions for building your own.
The miniature radio that could link the Internet of Things
A Stanford professor has produced a working radio-on-a-chip that costs pennies to make, is incredibly small and doesn't require any batteries to run, coming soon to a connected device near you.
Your free U2 album may have cost Apple $100 million
Have you downloaded your free U2 album through iTunes yet? Billboard has more details about the agreement between the band and Apple, including the price of the deal and what happens next.
DARPA invests in a super-light exoskeleton for soldiers
Unlike other exoskeletons that are heavy and cumbersome to use, the Soft Exosuit is lightweight and able to match the movements of the wearer. It's the latest project to attract DARPA funds.
Apple hires renowned designer Marc Newson to work with Jony Ive
Apple has confirmed the hire of one of the world's leading designers, Marc Newson. Among his previous work you'll find bicycles, sculptures, yachts and — perhaps significantly — luxury watches.
Twitter’s latest revamp aims to help new users
Do you fail to see the point of Twitter? The social network platform has made substantial changes to the way new users are welcomed to the service in an attempt to make it more accessible.
Engineer builds a 3D-printed castle in his back garden
If you thought you'd seen every 3D-printed project there was to see, think again — a miniature castle has just been completed in Minnesota. Read on to find out how the building was constructed.
Sobrr is the latest social network where everything disappears
Ever posted something on Twitter or Facebook that you've later regretted? Not a problem with Sobrr, where everything is programmed to automatically expire after a period of 24 hours.
Google offers an Emmy-themed Street View tour of famous TV locations
Are you all set for the 66th Emmy Awards on Monday? Not until you've checked out this filming locations for your favorite shows on Street View, handily brought together in a Google blog post.
Facebook tests a satire tag to help you spot fake news
If you need a little extra help distinguishing cold hard fact from satirical fiction, Facebook is automatically labelling some spoof articles with a "satire" tag once they've been visited.
Brit hit ‘Happy Valley’ is Netflix’s latest scoop for the US and Canada
The right kind of content can make the difference between adding or losing a subscriber, and Netflix will be hoping it can attract more users with the BBC's hit crime drama 'Happy Valley.'
Smart tracking technology is coming to the NFL
Debates over the relative speeds of receivers and defensive backs could be a thing of the past: new technology ready for the upcoming NFL season can track player positions and acceleration.
Student’s SmartBell design lets you answer the door from anywhere
Not at home when your package delivery arrives? Wondering who's at the door? No longer a problem thanks to the SmartBell, an innovative IoT concept that has won a competition at Sharp.
Apple snaps up BookLamp to boost its ebook offerings
Is Apple about to revamp its ebook service? The company has confirmed its purchased a small startup called BookLamp, which deals in analyzing the DNA of ebooks and reading recommendations.
South Korean baseball team installs robots to replace absent fans
If you're a fan of the Hanwah Eagles, then you can cheer your team on from anywhere. The Eagles' stadium has been kitted out with robot supporters that can beam your messages to the players.
Ice cream could be the next 3D-printed food on the menu
What flavor ice cream would you like? And what shape? Three enterprising students from MIT have been working on a technique to create 3D-printed ice cream shapes in a modified freezer.
Twitter rolling out DM improvements as it feels the WhatsApp heat
The Direct Message functionality on your official iOS and Android Twitter apps is about to get another upgrade, as the service looks to fight back against WhatsApp and other messenger tools.
British police force is the first to arrive on Snapchat
West Midlands Police wants to connect with younger members of the public, and it's using Snapchat to do it — the UK force is the first in the world to open up a Snapchat account to share images.
