Best gadget deals of the week: Samsung Galaxy S7, Google Home and a free Chromecast
"OK Google, get me this deal right now."
US Navy develops 'breakthrough' rechargeable zinc battery to replace lithium-ion technology
Zinc is less fire-prone than lithium ion and could be used to power future smartphones.
Reddit down as maintenance work goes wrong
The hugely popular internet forum was down on Friday morning (28 April).
Is FaceApp safe? Don't be so quick to share your face online, warn security experts
Facial recognition technology should be treated with caution.
Antbleed: Massive Bitcoin backdoor could knock out 'at least half' of global hashing power
The easily-accessible security flaw affects cyrptocurrency-mining equipment from Bitmain.
New self-charging battery tech could lead to solar-powered smartphones
Don't throw away your power cables just yet though...
Dutch man one of first to receive thought-controlled robotic arm
Johan Baggerman controls his prosthetic through a Bluetooth bracelet that detects nerve signals.
'Breakthrough' bending wave technology turns your smartphone's display into one big loudspeaker
Redux believes its technology could replace traditional smartphone speakers in as little as 2 years.
Speech-imitating algorithm can steal your voice in 60 seconds
Machine learning algorithm can mimic other peoples' voices or create new ones from scratch.
Match.com's Lara chatbot wants to help you get a date using artificial intelligence
Can't find love? The machines are here to help.
Hajime: Is a white hat hero trying to protect the IoT from Mirai with a vigilante computer worm?
Worm is heading off Mirai botnet's attack but its exact purpose remains a mystery.
'Squeezable' HTC U smartphone to arrive on 16 May
HTC's Android flagship will be unveiled at launch events taking place in London, New York and Taipei.
This heatless dryer uses ultrasonic vibrations to shake clothes dry in half the time
Prototype leaves traditional machines hung out to dry.
The end of privacy? Facebook confirms it is working on mind-reading technology
Secretive Facebook division working on technology to let users communicate using thought alone.
South Korean army accused of using dating apps to identify and punish gay soldiers
Up to 50 soldiers have been identified - they face dishonourable discharge and two years' imprisonment.
US Army testing single-use delivery drones for resupplying soldiers in the field
Inexpensive glider drones could be crash-landed in the field and simply abandoned.
Snapchat gets massive augmented reality update with new 3D World Lenses
New feature let users augment their surroundings with 'spatially-aware' animations.
Telepathic typewriter: Scientists create mind-reading device for people who can't communicate
System can recognise numbers with 90% accuracy and could arrive in smartphone form within 5 years.
Coachella festival-goers bust smartphone thief via Find my iPhone app
Reinaldo De Jesus Henao was found with over 100 stolen phones after being tracked by revellers.
Emails in bed? Tablet selfies at a concert? Five tech habits you need to kick
Detox your tech life by kicking these unhealthy practices.
Snapchat 'only for rich people and not for poor countries', former employee claims
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel alleged to have made controversial statement according to lawsuit.
Samsung tipped to trial prototype foldable Galaxy X smartphone in coming months
Sources claim the dual-screen smartphone is an early version of Samsung's Project Valley device.
Scientists aim for flexible gadgets in five years after graphene OLED breakthrough
For the first time, scientists have been able to replace OLED electrodes with flexible graphene.
Top 7 smartphones still to look forward to in 2017
There are still plenty of big smartphone releases to watch out for this year.
Compound is a retro VR shooter inspired by Wolfenstein 3D, and you can play the demo right now
Incredible-looking Steam VR title oozes the pixelated charm of our retro favourites.
Hybrid ink 'drawable' electonic circuits create radical possibilities for flexible gadgets
Scientists create low-cost functioning electrical circuit technology straight from a pen.
UK mobile users may face EU roaming charges of 'up to £3,000 per gigabyte' after Brexit
Britain will be excluded from EU ban on roaming charges after it breaks away in March 2019.
The Nokia 9 might have a major problem if this release date rumour is true
Report suggests HMD's flagship Android phone will be up against some stiff competition upon release.
Seven ways your smartphone can upgrade your life
Make your mobile phone a tool for productivity that fits in with your lifestyle.
Ultimate Samsung Galaxy S8 blows every smartphone out the water - but good luck finding one
Souped-up Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus feature 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, double that of the standard version.
