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World's fastest-ever jet to halve journey times after major commercial investment

The XB-1 supersonic jet will fly 10% faster than Concorde, at 1,451 miles per hour.

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This guy created Super Mario in real life using augmented reality

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This guy created Super Mario in real life using augmented reality

Could a bike lock that stops cyclists from using their phone help prevent road accidents?

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Could a bike lock that stops cyclists from using their phone help prevent road accidents?

Snapchat's newest feature is here, but users aren't sure if it's cool or creepy

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Snapchat's newest feature is here, but users aren't sure if it's cool or creepy

McDonald's is offering delivery through Uber Eats, but will a McFlurry survive the journey?

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McDonald's is offering delivery through Uber Eats, but will a McFlurry survive the journey?

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Microsoft is working on emoji and Edge browser improvements in new Windows 10 update

Microsoft is working on emoji and Edge browser improvements in new Windows 10 update

22 Jun, 2017

The latest preview build for Windows Insiders hints at lots more tweaks to the Microsoft browser.

Autonomous cars get the green light for UK streets

Autonomous cars get the green light for UK streets

22 Jun, 2017

The Government voiced its approval for the development of driverless cars in the state opening of Parliament.

Google Glass makes surprise comeback as companion app gets first update in almost three years

Google Glass makes surprise comeback as companion app gets first update in almost three years

22 Jun, 2017

The smart glasses were removed from sale by Google in 2015.

BAE is planning to use virtual reality simulators to train next-gen pilots

BAE is planning to use virtual reality simulators to train next-gen pilots

22 Jun, 2017

The firm is in the process of creating an augmented reality environment to train engineers and pilots.

'Shocking' plastic surgery games for children must go from internet, experts say

'Shocking' plastic surgery games for children must go from internet, experts say

21 Jun, 2017

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics urged app stores to clamp down on these games.

Sega Forever is bringing classic Sega games to mobile

Sega Forever is bringing classic Sega games to mobile

21 Jun, 2017

Sonic The Hedgehog is among the classic games being released on iOS and Android.

Snapchat adds Snap Map to show users where their friends are

Snapchat adds Snap Map to show users where their friends are

21 Jun, 2017

Photos and video within the app can now be found by location.

Nokia has unveiled its first line-up of digital health products

Nokia has unveiled its first line-up of digital health products

21 Jun, 2017

The Finnish tech firm’s comeback continues.

Uber boss Travis Kalanick resigns

Uber boss Travis Kalanick resigns

21 Jun, 2017

The controversial tech CEO has reportedly agreed to step down under pressure investors.

Spotify now lets groups of friends build playlists in Facebook Messenger

Spotify now lets groups of friends build playlists in Facebook Messenger

21 Jun, 2017

A new Spotify extension for Messenger lets users build a group playlist from within a conversation.

A 'smart mirror' is being used to keep beer gardens in the sun all hours of the day

A 'smart mirror' is being used to keep beer gardens in the sun all hours of the day

20 Jun, 2017

London brewer Meantime has created the mirror as part of a beer garden experiment.

Cosplayers and 3D art on the Southbank celebrate the launch of Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

Cosplayers and 3D art on the Southbank celebrate the launch of Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

20 Jun, 2017

The latest expansion to the online fantasy game is out today.

This naughty new game lets you be Theresa May running through a field of wheat

This naughty new game lets you be Theresa May running through a field of wheat

20 Jun, 2017

You have to see how far you can get, while avoiding Jeremy Corbyns along the way…

Microsoft is testing a host of new Cortana and Edge features in Windows 10

Microsoft is testing a host of new Cortana and Edge features in Windows 10

20 Jun, 2017

The updates being tested include more visual intelligence for virtual assistant Cortana.

Amazon adds 20 new Dash buttons to its UK range

Amazon adds 20 new Dash buttons to its UK range

20 Jun, 2017

The WiFi-connected buttons automatically re-order household items with a single press.

This six-bladed drone can fly in any direction

This six-bladed drone can fly in any direction

20 Jun, 2017

It’s one of the latest innovations in drone technology.

This house could be the 'first to be sold via Facebook Live'

This house could be the 'first to be sold via Facebook Live'

20 Jun, 2017

FYI, it’s a three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow in Rainham…

Microsoft's new Modern Keyboard comes with a fingerprint scanner

Microsoft's new Modern Keyboard comes with a fingerprint scanner

20 Jun, 2017

The new keyboard will enable users to log into their computer by pressing a single key.

The highs and lows of E3 2017

The highs and lows of E3 2017

19 Jun, 2017

Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo all made big announcements at the video games convention.

The first ever 'smart tent' will be pitched at this year's Glastonbury

The first ever 'smart tent' will be pitched at this year's Glastonbury

19 Jun, 2017

The smart will feature a smart fridge that can tweet and the latest in virtual reality technology.

France wants to introduce autonomous high-speed trains by 2023

France wants to introduce autonomous high-speed trains by 2023

19 Jun, 2017

The country has revealed plans to start testing the technology in 2019.

Moby Mart is the autonomous store that comes to you

Moby Mart is the autonomous store that comes to you

19 Jun, 2017

The autonomous vehicle is a supermarket on wheels.

Rockstar Games is looking for video game testers in the UK

Rockstar Games is looking for video game testers in the UK

18 Jun, 2017

The company is looking for “passionate, enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals”.

This incredible decanter will keep your wine fresh for up to two weeks

This incredible decanter will keep your wine fresh for up to two weeks

18 Jun, 2017

Fed up of tipping old wine down the sink? Here’s something that might help.

All the funniest reactions to Amazon buying Whole Foods

All the funniest reactions to Amazon buying Whole Foods

16 Jun, 2017

Think how many organic avocados you could get for $13.7bn (£10.7 billion)!

These robots took part in an opera but it sounds like singing lessons are required

These robots took part in an opera but it sounds like singing lessons are required

16 Jun, 2017

If binary music is your thing, this could be for you.

The last-minute Father’s Day gift guide for the techy Dad in your life

The last-minute Father’s Day gift guide for the techy Dad in your life

16 Jun, 2017

Introduce him to virtual reality or noise-cancelling headphones this year.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole is not for the faint-hearted

South Park: The Fractured But Whole is not for the faint-hearted

16 Jun, 2017

The cartoon series is back in the gaming world and just as crude as ever.

First play: Assassin’s Creed Origins is different while remaining the same

First play: Assassin’s Creed Origins is different while remaining the same

16 Jun, 2017

The big name franchise has had an overhaul but still feels familiar.

Everything you need to know about Twitter's new look

Everything you need to know about Twitter's new look

15 Jun, 2017

Your eyes don’t deceive you – your profile picture is now rounded.

A French pilot just crossed the English Channel in a flying car

A French pilot just crossed the English Channel in a flying car

15 Jun, 2017

It was an ambitious but successful task.

Virtual reality has been shown to make trips to the dentist less painful

Virtual reality has been shown to make trips to the dentist less painful

15 Jun, 2017

But it very much depends on what you’re shown.

5 things we saw on day two at E3

5 things we saw on day two at E3

15 Jun, 2017

The rise of Nintendo and fishing are both trends at this year’s gaming convention.

Hands-on preview: Far Cry 5 leaves all subtlety at the door

Hands-on preview: Far Cry 5 leaves all subtlety at the door

15 Jun, 2017

The Ubisoft shooter is anything but quiet and dignified, but it’s an awful lot of fun.

First look: The new Uncharted is anything but unknown territory

First look: The new Uncharted is anything but unknown territory

15 Jun, 2017

The Lost Legacy has the familiar hallmarks that make the series great, but is that enough?

BAE on course to roll out next-gen training aircraft after successfully testing new Hawk prototype

BAE on course to roll out next-gen training aircraft after successfully testing new Hawk prototype

14 Jun, 2017

Advanced Hawk builds on the success of the company’s previous training jets.

5 strange things that perfectly sum up the first day of E3

5 strange things that perfectly sum up the first day of E3

14 Jun, 2017

The video games convention can be a mad, exciting and scary place.

Hands-on with Call Of Duty WWII’s new multiplayer

Hands-on with Call Of Duty WWII’s new multiplayer

13 Jun, 2017

Is going back into the past the way forward?

Nintendo wins the E3 announcements battle with Rocket League and Super Mario Odyssey

Nintendo wins the E3 announcements battle with Rocket League and Super Mario Odyssey

13 Jun, 2017

Fifa 18 and a new Pokemon RPG are also on the way.crop

This little gadget lets you put almost everything in your wallet onto one card

This little gadget lets you put almost everything in your wallet onto one card

13 Jun, 2017

The Fuze can store information from up to 30 cards – from reward cards to bank information.

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