Tokyo’s once-futuristic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished
Peer inside the unique Nakagin Capsule Tower, an iconic Tokyo building which, despite efforts to save it, will be demolished next week.
Nikon’s new 800mm lens for Z-mount cameras lightens the load
Camera giant Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens aimed primarily at sports and wildlife photographers.
Watch this robot peel a banana without slipping up
After much experimentation, a team at the University of Tokyo has managed to build a robot that can perform the delicate task of peeling a banana.
Amazon knocks $30 off its Paperwhite ebook reader in limited-time deal
Amazon is running a couple of limited-time deals for its Paperwhite ebook reader. One offers a $30 discount giving it a $100 price tag, while the other throws in a pair of headphones and a free, extended Audible trial. The latest version of the Paperwhite launched last month and is now waterproof.
Amazon says it’s broken its holiday sales record … again
Amazon has broken its holiday sales record again, with more items ordered via its online shopping site than ever before. Popular tech items included its Echo speaker and the Ring Video Doorbell 2. It added that that "tens of millions of people worldwide" signed up to Prime for a free trial or began paid memberships.
Elon Musk asks Twitter users if they want an edit button
Elon Musk has launched a poll on Twitter asking his more than 80 million followers if they’d like to see an edit button on the microblogging service.
This pilotless aircraft will test cargo delivery for FedEx
California-based Elroy Air is teaming up with FedEx to test cargo delivery using the autonomous Chaparral C1 aircraft that it unveiled earlier this year.
This burger vending machine is a restaurant in miniature
RoboBurger is described as an artificially intelligent, self-operating, patented kitchen with all the processes of a restaurant at a fraction of the size.
Apple makes history with Oscar win for Best Picture
Apple made history at the Oscars on Sunday night when Apple TV+ became the first streaming service to win Best Picture.
DJI’s new Matrice 30 drone is a mean machine for specialists
DJI has just unveiled the Matrice 30 drone, a powerful $10,000 quadcopter aimed at specialist users handling a range of tasks.
Are you immortalized on Google Street View? It’s easy to find out
Do you know if you're immortalized on Google Street View, your presence documented online for all eternity? It's easy to find out.
David Beckham hands his Instagram account to Ukraine doctor
David Beckham has handed control of his Instagram account to a doctor in war-torn Ukraine in a bid to highlight the challenging working conditions there.
Watch engineers add a new radio antenna to the Eiffel Tower
Engineers recently fitted a new radio antenna to the Eiffel Tower, work that saw the iconic monument grow by another six meters.
Fancy starring in Netflix hit The Crown?
Netflix is looking for actors to play Prince William and Prince Harry in season 6 of The Crown. No acting experience is needed — only a strong resemblance.
This NASA astronaut just set a new record in space
On his second mission, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei has just broken a spaceflight record aboard the International Space Station.
Reports of Kik Messenger’s demise have been greatly exaggerated
Fans of Kik Messenger will be pleased to learn that the messaging app is going nowhere. Last month the creator of Kik Messenger announced its imminent closure, but another company has now stepped in to save it. L.A.-based MediaLab has promised to work on improving the app, but added that it will soon include ads.
