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Italian town shuts off school Wi-Fi over health fears of electromagnetic waves for children
Two schools have been ordered to switch off Wi-Fi after mayor reads about 'health risks' on the internet
MIT demonstrates new smart quadcopter drone that navigates a 'forest' by itself
MIT algorithms, also used in the walking Atlas robot, help drone find its way through a maze of obstacles.
Stephen Hawking: Biggest threats to humanity are science and technology of our own making
Professor Hawking said that scientific and technological advances were humanity's biggest threats
Nest not working: Smart thermostat bug plunges customers into cold
A software bug that drained the Nest battery resulted in failure and home owners feeling the chill.
The only way out of business stagnation is to make and sell things of higher value
There is a high-skill route to better productivity, higher wages and stronger and sustainable domestic demand.
CES 2016: Small start-ups gain big exposure
The 2016 CES, the world's largest electronics trade show, runs until 9 January.
CES 2016: Misfit Ray fitness and sleep-tracker wearable unveiled
Ray, the latest addition to the Misfit wearable range, combines new aluminium form with improved function.
CES 2016: Wacky gadgets at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
Tech fans were given a preview of some of the latest technology that will be shown in the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
CES 2016: Drones and robots previewed ahead of Las Vegas electronics show
Fans were treated to a preview of the best new tech ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show.
WhatsApp users across world suffer outages due to technical glitch
The messaging app went down on one of the busiest days of the year.
New Year's Eve: Why you should use an Apple Watch for your 2016 countdown
Welcome 2016 with Apple's impressive smartwatch technology.
Children shocked to hear toy plane playing Islamic chanting
Toy F-16 planes sold on Amazon played Muslim prayer rather than engine noises.
How the UK's biggest movie pirates were captured by Hollywood
Five of the most prolific movie pirates made simple mistakes that led police straight to their doors.
Retro tech on the rise as vinyl player and instant camera film top Amazon best-sellers of 2015
Amazon US reveals retro record player was most popular audio product this Christmas.
Top 10 tips and tricks for successfully selling your items on eBay
Get the most amount of cash for your items by following our ultimate guide to selling on eBay.
More than 9,000 Britons still use black-and-white TV sets nearly 50 years after the first colour broadcast
TV Licencing survey revealed that thousands of households pay the reduced black-and-white licence fee every year.
Japanese company develops breath-powered muscle suit for heavy lifting
The muscle suit can carry up to 30kg in weight to prevent work-related injuries.
Researchers successful in printing microscopic version of Mona Lisa
Advancements in nanotechnology means articles can be printed on areas as small as the breadth of a human hair.
Nasa to launch sounding rocket Fortis to study extra galactic dust
Nasa is preparing to launch a rocket into space to study The Great Barred Spiral Galaxy.
Uber and Facebook team up to offer cab rides on Messenger
Facebook has launched a transportation option that allows users to book a taxi directly from Uber.
Hilarious Apple autocorrect fail changes 'lardass' to 'Kardashian'
Users who type in the word 'lardass' into text messages on iOS 9.2 get an amusing autocorrect.
Computers can now tell when you are angry
Mouse movements linked to emotional state of computer users.
Scientists develop artificial intelligence that learns as fast as human
The new software allows the AI system to identify handwritten alphabets as quickly as humans can do.
10 things you didn't know about a Star Wars lightsaber
We reveal the secrets behind the world's most iconic movie weapon.
Google Maps for iOS now shows fuel prices and busiest hours for stores
Google rolls out updated version of Google Maps for iOS users.
Drone owners in US required by law to register unmanned flying aircraft or face jail
FAA says unmanned flying aircraft weighing between 250g and 22kg must be registered by 19 February 2016.
World's most expensive material: £100m per gram and you can't even see it
Forget gold or diamonds, this nano-sized material is pricier than anything on Earth.
Christmas Gift Guide 2015: 10 best technology gifts for dads
Looking to get something for dad this Christmas? We've got the best tech gifts around.
Chimpanzees get video conferencing gear in experiment backed by Peter Gabriel
Experiment will see if chimpanzees can communicate with being present with each other.
The UK's most dangerous Christmas gift? Thousands of 'hoverboards' seized over explosion fears
More than 15,000 of the popular gadgets set for a sell-out at Christmas have been impounded.