technology

  Storing data on tapes may seem a little antiquated, since the invention of CDs, cloud services and other forms of digital storage, but it is still used by many businesses and archives around the world.  And now, by tweaking how it produces this magnetic tape, Sony has created a way to boost the potential […]

It could be the ultimate bike for commuter – with full sized wheels, yet able to fold into a package the same size as an umbrella. An Italian designed has revealed the bike, which even has folding wheels, and a hub instead of a chain. However, despite its tiny size when folded, it still boast

Tired of writing with traditional pen and paper? Then you’ll want to pay attention to Lix’s device. Their 3D printing pen enables you to write and draw in the air by melting plastic. This means at the touch of a button you can create freestanding objects in a matter of seconds. It is by no

  The frustration of losing your mobile phone could soon be a thing of the past thanks to new technology that could print it on a T-shirt. Scientists have designed the world’s first ‘spaser’ – a nanoscale laser – made out of graphene and carbon. They claim the spaser is so small it will be

Our lives more generally – have come a long way in terms of technology. From ye olde school slate to iPads, the way students learn, teachers teach, and we all research has changed significantly. But what is coming down the pipeline in terms of technology of the future? Humanity’s views of the potential of future

  Hunting for your charger and a free plug socket could soon be a thing of the past. This is according to two electricians, who have designed the world’s first portable turbine phone charger that lets people charge their mobile phone using wind power alone. In fact, the generator can power up any item that

Internet users have been warned to change all their computer and phone passwords following what could be a ‘catastrophic’ security breach. Major technology firms have urged the public to immediately update their online security. The alert is the result of the discovery of an internet bug called ‘Heartbleed’, which is able to bypass computer security

Researchers have unveiled an electronic circuit that can melt on demand, rendering itself useless. They say the technology could be used in mobile phones and credit cards as anti-theft devices. If stolen, the user could simply send a command to their handset to cause it to self destruct. ‘You don’t expect your cell phone to

YouTube is once again proving how lucrative it can be as yet another teenager claims to be making a living from the video site.  Student Fred Pye, 17, is making more than £24,000 a year in advertising on videos of him playing Grand Theft Auto V. Pye has amassed more than 25 million views of his

While chasing the dream of making our life more enjoyable and our daily routine less boring, we sometimes come up with ideas that seem totally ridiculous, but yet are amazing in terms of functionalities. Below are 9 weird but amazing inventions in recent times 1. Ostrich Pillow Make yourself comfortable 2. Anti-Pervert Hairy Stockings Not the ones