Alaska's internet is so expensive people still use Blockbuster Video to watch movies
90s video store still going strong as a result of pricey broadband plans.
Russia's sixth-gen fighter jet will pack powerful lasers to 'burn out the eyes' of enemy missiles
New aircraft planned for 2025 could 'blind' the enemy and fly alongside swarms of drones.
Chinese social media users revive secret 'Martian' language to evade government censors
A clampdown on Weibo, WeChat and WhatsApp has seen the forgotten coded language resurface.
Prisoners caught using Wi-Fi from OAP neighbours to watch porn
Inmates at HMP Gartree accessed residents' hotspots on their mobile phones.
TimeKettle WT2: This earpiece can translate foreign language in real-time
The WT2 earpiece can help travellers say 'adios' to being lost in translation.
Boeing to build next-generation Chinook choppers to boost US Army's airpower
Upgraded Chinook Block II helicopters will deliver greater lifting power.
This simple Netflix hack is something every user needs to know
Want to fix Netflix's confusing recommended feature? There's an easy trick to fix that.
Chinese 'hackers' have hijacked the Tesla Model X to remotely control its brakes and doors
Security researchers from Tencent able to slam on brakes and open its doors.
Sky customers get audio upgrade as all-in-one Soundbox and Dolby Atmos revealed
At £249 the Sky Soundbox is the perfect entry to enhancing home-cinema sound.
Where to buy solar eclipse sunglasses? Consumers warned over unsafe specs on Amazon
Expects urge you to beware of counterfeit, unverified solar filter glasses being sold online.
The top five electric cars with the longest range
Thinking of buying an electric car? Find out how far you can go on a single charge.
Google makes 'holy grail' limitless energy breakthrough with nuclear fusion algorithm
Newly developed computer algorithm sees nuclear fusion process go from months to just days.
World's largest aerial SuperTanker flies in to fight California wildfires
Modified 747 jumbo jet can carry 90,000 litres of water to help extinguish flames.
$1,500 'smart' gun hacked with $15 magnets
Disturbing security flaws exposed as hacker finds multiple ways to hijack locked smart gun.
Most parents believe phones and iPads help the development of young children
Three-quarters of parents believe gadgets are helping problem-solving and motor skills.
World's most expensive modern car record to be smashed by £15m McLaren F1
Rare 1990s supercar set to fetch record-breaking price at auction.
Kodi add-ons could be spying on and tracking users who watch illegal streams
Following TVAddons shut down a Kodi insider believes updates could hide malware to log viewing habits.
This startup is harnessing the power from plants to create electricity
The future is bright as startup turns living plants into lamps
World's first floating wind farm could revolutionise renewable energy industry
Scotland's Hywind offshore project that could lead to deep water deployment of offshore turbines.
Cincinnati has developed a 'Heroin Tracker' to fight overdose epidemic sweeping the city
Online tool allows police and medical services to identify problem areas and outbreaks.
ORII smart ring: This sci-fi device turns your index finger into a mobile phone
Kickstarter project uses bone-conducting technology to make calls.
Scientists create 'bulletproof' gel that's five times stronger than steel
Revolutionary wonder material could lead to bulletproof-clothing and artificial body parts.
China to unleash 'killer' Reaper drone rival after successful test flight
The Caihong-5 Rainbow is set for mass production and could cost half the price of an MQ-9.
Transforming the property market: Watch this folding 'origami' house build itself in minutes
Revolutionary flat pack home from Ten Fold Engineering could transform how we build houses.
US Air Force eyes 'Star Wars' style laser-weaponed smart aircraft for its future
The sixth-generation jets may opt for 'brain power' over stealth and dogfighting ability.
Dutch plan to build floating mile-long mega islands to create more space
Ambitious project proposed to help alleviate growing population problem.
Motorcyclist caught using 'James Bond' license plate gadget to avoid speeding fines
Secret contraption to conceal number plate from speed cameras discovered.
10 iPhone hidden tricks and hacks you probably never knew existed
Become a smartphone power user with these hidden features.
World's biggest wind turbine will be taller than the Empire State Building
The revolutionary SUMR50 structure has a 50 megawatt capacity to power 50,000 homes.
From Chernobyl to supermarkets: A full list of every company hit by 'Petya' cyberattack
Huge ransomware cyberattack is spreading across Europe - who's been hit so far?
