Google’s self driving cars to hit public roads this summer
Google’s driverless cars are set to mingle with the public around the roads of Mountain View, California this summer.
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Trash talk: Smart waste bin updates your shopping list
‘GeniCan’- a new smartbin that scans the barcode of waste packaging and tells you what to shop for next, is currently in development and seeking crowdfunding money.
Samsung debuts Internet of Things platform for developers
Samsung has launched a new open platform to help developers create smart devices.
Self-driving car accidents revealed (but all were human error)
Google’s self driving have been involved in 11 crashes since they first hit the road six years ago, but most were caused by humans ploughing into the bank of them, according to a new report.
Verizon buys AOL for $4.4bn to enter video market
In one of the biggest tech deals in 2015 so far, Verizon has bought AOL for $4.4bn (£2.8bn), marking the US telecoms giant’s entry into the competitive online video market.
The next Raspberry Pi? $9 computer woos Kickstarter funding
US electronics firm The Next Tghing Co. has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the world’s first $9 computer.
UK election: Labour ‘would benefit most from online votes’
As Brits go to the polls today, new research indicates that Labour would be the party to benefit most from online voting and compulsory voting in the 2015 UK General Election.
Facebook to finally sell Oculus Rift in 2016
The Oculus Rift headset is set to go on sale in early 2016, potentially bringing the beginning of popular virtual reality with it.
Social politics trends: How Twitter reacted to election debates
As Brits go to the polls for the general election tomorrow, just what influence has social media had on UK politics? This new infographic from Kantar Media and Barb looks at Twitter TV Ratings data across the three general election debates to establish the key themes that drove discussion online throughout the debates.
Microsoft unveils new web browser ‘Edge’
Microsoft has confirmed its new web browser, code-named Project Spartan, will be called Microsoft Edge, set to replace Internet Explorer.