technology

Switching off your mobile at 9pm could make you far more productive at school the next day, researchers have found. A team the University of Washington say using your phone late at night can seriously damage your sleep – and your performance at school the next day. They advise students to switch off – or

  The notion that homes could be fuelled by human waste, might not be an appealing thought, but it could transform people’s lives in developing countries. British scientists have already proved they can charge a phone by using urine to feed microbial fuel cells. And they aim to scale up their innovation to provide much

  If there’s any country that has experienced the digital revolution in its entirety, it is Nigeria. The GSM boom from 2001 changed the face of technology. But it didn’t end there; it birthed a new culture for the Nigerian people – especially the teens,  creating funny habits, language and traditions. Perhaps it might be

Many people promise themselves they will stop slouching but then get caught up in their day and forget all about it. Now, a team of American inventors have created a gadget which could put an end to this problem. LUMOback, which is produced by LUMO BodyTech scientists from Stanford, monitors people’s posture and encourages them

If you just can’t be without your phone or tablet, even when you’re in bed, a pair of Canadian inventors have created a pillow that doubles up as a charger. The Power Pillow comes with two portable batteries, and each battery is fitted with two USB ports capable of charging a phone and tablet at

  If you’ve ever struggled with flat pack furniture, the idea of building a car may seem a little daunting. However, the Italian firm behind the Urban Tabby claim anyone can build it in under an hour – creating their own custom vehicle. The two seater car comes with with either an electric, hybrid or

  How do students typically use a smartphone? Do they just Facebook, Tweet, Post, Poke, Like, Snapchat, and Circle their friends all day long? Is it just text messaging or something more? To the naked eye, it would appear that students of just about any age are completely glued to their smartphone and unable to

  When Princess Leia appeared before Luke Skywalker as a hologram in the 1977 blockbuster Star Wars, it was very much a work of science fiction. But fast-forward four decades and the hologram telephone call – which will allow callers to see a live 3D image of the other person on the line – is

1. The Last of Us, PS3 2. Grand Theft Auto 5, PS3, 360 3. Gone Home, PC, Mac 4. Tomb Raider, PS3, 360    5. Super Mario 3D World, Wii U 6. Bioshock Infinite, PS3, 360 7. Guacamelee!, PSN, Microsoft Windows 8. Dead Rising 3, Xbox One 9. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Nintendo 3DS 10. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, PS4,