Magnetic plug builds on Apple's discontinued MagSafe design
A company in the US has invented a magnetic break-away plug based on the design of Apple's discontinued MagSafe power connectors. More
A company in the US has invented a magnetic break-away plug based on the design of Apple's discontinued MagSafe power connectors. More
Researchers at MIT Media Lab have developed a wearable gadget that transcribes and responds to conversations users have with themselves in their heads. More
More than 50 leading academics working in the field of robotics have called for a boycott of a South Korean university, over concerns about its partnership with a defence company to develop autonomous arms. More
Italian architect Carlo Ratti has created an internet-connected writing robot that is able to draw and erase images on any surface. More
This captioned movie shows a new digital construction technique that could allow robots to construct the buildings of the future. More
Electric car company Tesla has confirmed that a recent fatal crash involving one of its vehicles occurred while the car was in autopilot mode. More
Audio brand Master & Dynamic has revealed designs for headphones made from leather that changes colour to match different moods. More
This CGI animation, created by art studio Prudence Cuming Associates, takes viewers on a journey across the heavily textured surface of Damien Hirst's Veil of Faith painting. More
Engineering firm Arup and architecture studio CLS Architetti have revealed plans to 3D print a one-bedroom house at this year's Milan design week. More
US supermarket giant Walmart has filed a patent to create a system of drones that can help customers with price verification and locate products in the store. More
MIT scientists have unveiled a nimble robotic fish containing a camera, which can swim alongside real fish to capture close-up footage. More
Apple has launched a colourful new collection of straps for its smartwatches, including stripy and spotty designs. More
Luxury watch brand Hublot has released its first smartwatch, which will be worn by referees at the FIFA World Cup in Russia this June. More
Toronto designer Adam Pickard has turned paper IKEA manuals into an augmented reality app that shows users life-size instructions on how to build their furniture. More
Industrial design studio PriestmanGoode has unveiled its vision for a fleet of urban delivery drones, which will feature in Dezeen's forthcoming documentary film Elevation. More
US supermarket giant Walmart is seeking to patent technology that would see drones pollinate crops like bees. More
A woman in Arizona has become the first pedestrian to be killed by a self-driving car after being struck by an Uber vehicle operating in autonomous mode. More
Philips Lighting, the world's largest lighting company, has announced its move into emerging technology LiFi – LEDs that can wirelessly transmit data at high speeds. More
Apple is aiming to make messy computers a thing of the past with its latest patent that details ways it plans to stop dust and crumbs falling down the sides of keys. More
Dutch aircraft manufacturer Pal-V has launched a flying car that can convert from drive to flight mode in under 10 minutes. More