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Japan’s new symbols for high-tech toilets get official recognition

A set of symbols for various functions on Japan's high-tech toilets have now been officially recognized by the International Organization for Standardization.
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How British cops used a drone to save a car crash victim’s life

Watch the moment British police using a drone with a thermal imaging camera locate a car crash victim in the dead of night.
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A bike-sharing startup just quit France after the ‘mass destruction’ of its fleet

Bike-sharing startup Gobee has ended its operations in several French cities after what it described as the "mass destruction" of its bicycles.
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Flight Director for Bebop drones lets you create cool videos in a few taps

A new app feature for Parrot's Bebop drones helps you to create cool videos of your footage in just a few taps. But it'll cost you.
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This is the moment a portable charger caught fire in a plane’s overhead bin

Thankfully, it's a very rare occurrence, but lithium-ion battery fires do occur from time to time. And this is what it looks like ...
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Soccer giant Manchester United finally gets its own YouTube channel

Manchester United has launched its own YouTube channel. Fans can enjoy lots of behind-the-scenes footage, match action, and classic archive footage.
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Airbnb woos well-heeled travelers with new listings for fancy homes

Airbnb's new Plus service guarantees great accommodation, while Beyond will feature listings for luxury homes around the world.
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An Apple repair center in California can’t seem to stop calling 911

Despite there being no emergencies to report, an Apple repair center in California has for months been placing up to twenty 911 calls a day.
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Watch a drone lose control and crash onto Apple Park’s solar roof

A drone enthusiast recently flew his quadcopter over Apple Park, but the machine failed in mid-air, sending it crashing onto the building's solar roof.
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Uber’s ExpressPool service offers cheap fares, but you’ll have to walk a bit

Uber has officially launched ExpressPool, offering its cheapest fares to date. But you'll have to walk a block or two to meet your driver.
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Citymapper ditches London bus service to go after Uber instead

Citymapper is ditching the London bus service it's been running for the last nine months and replacing it with Smart Ride, a taxi-bus hybrid.

CES space left by Microsoft sells in under an hour

It didn't take long to sell the space left by Microsoft at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The prime location, which was snapped up in just 45 minutes, will be filled by two companies at next year's show.
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Whatever you do, don’t mess with Boston Dynamics’ SpotMini robot

A new video from Boston Dynamics demonstrates SpotMini's ability to stay focused on a task despite someone trying to push it around.
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Amazon cultivating new side business with launch of ‘Plants Store’

The Amazon Plants Store targets green-fingered shoppers on the hunt for new succulents, shrubs, annuals, and perennials to brighten up their home or garden.
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YouTuber explains mechanics behind those amazing SpaceX rocket launch videos

If you've ever wondered about the camera setup that allows us to enjoy amazing footage of rocket launches, then this video will explain it for you.
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Linka upgrades its smart bike lock that lets you make easy pit stops

Linka is about to launch a new version of its smart bike lock. New features include GPS theft tracking, a louder alarm, and improved battery life.
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Olympic ski smash highlights the perils of sports photography

Sports photography looks like a lot of fun, but it doesn't come without risks, as these professional shooters at the Winter Olympics discovered last week.
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Google teams up with 911 to locate emergency callers more easily

Google has been testing a system for 911 dispatchers that allows them to locate a caller more accurately and faster than the existing system.
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Where is Starman? New website lets you track Elon Musk’s Tesla in space

Although SpaceX's Starman disappeared from view on Valentine's Day, a new website les you track his journey through the solar system.
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Get closer. Lee Chapman shares the secrets of his Tokyo street photography

Tokyo street photographer Lee Chapman likes to get close to his subjects, and often considers it a bonus if they look right at the camera. We asked the Brit about his work, and how he captures striking portraits of the city's many colorful characters.
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Woman climbs into X-ray machine to stay close to her bag

Well, if you had something really special inside your luggage, wouldn't you climb onto the X-ray machine to stay with it? No, probably not.
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A million Snapchatters protest app redesign but CEO sticks by it

More than a million Snapchat users have so far signed a petition protesting the recent update, but the CEO seems determined to stick with it.
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Lyft follows Uber into bike sharing, beginning in Baltimore

Lyft is getting into bike sharing, partnering with a city-operated scheme in Maryland. The move follows a similar one by Uber in San Francisco earlier this month.
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This high-tech skyscraper will be covered in vegetation

Check out this gorgeous Singapore skyscraper design that features lush vegetation not only on the outside, but on the inside, too.

Got a HomePod? These videos from Apple show how to use one

Following on from a new microsite offering tips on how to get the most out of your HomePod smart speaker, Apple has just launched three short videos featuring additional guidance.
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There will be no tours of Apple Park, CEO Tim Cook says

If you're a die-hard Apple fan or a design enthusiast impressed by Apple Park, the only way you're ever going to get a look round the place is by getting a job there.
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YouTube boss says Facebook should ‘get back to baby pictures’

Wary of Facebook's video ambitions, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki suggested this week that the social networking giant should "get back to baby pictures."
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Robot skiers race in PyeongChang, but they’re not at Olympic level just yet

Olympic skiers needn't be too worried yet about robots taking over their sport, at least if the first-ever robot skiing contest is anything to go by.
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Airbus’ delivery drone takes packages to ‘parcel stations’ run by robots

Airbus is the latest to get interested in delivery drones and is now testing Skyways, a system for urban areas that's managed by robots.
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Google aims to help pro photographers via changes to image searches

Following a deal with Getty Images, Google says it will alter its image search to improve attribution of photographers’ work.
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This Boston couple keeps getting gadgets from Amazon that they didn’t order

Free stuff via Amazon may sound great, but a couple from Boston has now had enough of it. But why exactly have they been receiving goods from unknown senders?
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Amazon’s delivery drones could hitch rides on trucks to save power

Amazon is serious about its Prime Air drone delivery plan, and has a busy R&D team working on the project. But you may find its latest idea a little puzzling.
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Here’s the ‘last pic’ of Starman as he motors off into outer space

There's a Starman in a Tesla Roadster on his way to Mars, and Elon Musk recently posted the final photo of this now-famous spacesuit-clad mannequin.
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DJI creates no-fly zones for Winter Olympics to prevent rogue drone flights

DJI doesn't want its reputation tarnished with tales of Phantom or Mavic drones causing havoc at this month's Winter Games, and there are safety and security issues to consider, too. So the company is doing something about it.