Technology
Throughout history, the pursuit of technology to help us work harder, faster and more safely has led to some truly incredible inventions that have changed the world we live in — from the ancient tools first used by our ancestors to 21st-century breakthroughs such as bionic eyes and artificial intelligence (AI). Our expert writers and editors address the groundbreaking developments in robotics, quantum computing and much more with the latest future technology news, articles and features.
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Watch this terrifying robotic torso spring into life
By Sascha Pare Published
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Why do we need quantum computers and what will they be used for?
By Edd Gent Published
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Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot can now 'play fetch' — thanks to MIT breakthrough
By Roland Moore-Colyer Published
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How to turn off web notifications for Google Chrome and macOS
By Jeanna Bryner Last updated
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Drones could use 'robotic cat's eyes' to track targets more precisely than ever before
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Buying Guide
Best electric toothbrushes for kids 2024
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Air purifiers vs ionizers: What's the difference?
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Artificial Intelligence
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Computers normally can't see optical illusions — but a scientist combined AI with quantum mechanics to make it happen
By Peter Ray Allison Published
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AI 'can stunt the skills necessary for independent self-creation': Relying on algorithms could reshape your entire identity without you realizing
By Muriel Leuenberger Published
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'I'd never seen such an audacious attack on anonymity before': Clearview AI and the creepy tech that can identify you with a single picture
By Kashmir Hill Published
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Scientists design new 'AGI benchmark' that tests whether any future AI model could cause 'catastrophic harm'
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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'Future You' AI lets you speak to a 60-year-old version of yourself — and it has surprising wellbeing benefits
By Drew Turney Published
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'It will be comparable with the industrial revolution': Two legendary AI scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for work on neural networks
By Ben Turner Published
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Humanity faces a 'catastrophic' future if we don’t regulate AI, 'Godfather of AI' Yoshua Bengio says
By Ben Turner Published
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Will language face a dystopian future? How 'Future of Language' author Philip Seargeant thinks AI will shape our communication
By Ben Turner Published
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What is artificial general intelligence (AGI)?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Communications
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Wireless data speeds hit 938 Gbps — a new record and 10,000 times faster than 5G
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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'Unbreakable' quantum communication closer to reality thanks to new, exceptionally bright photons
By Peter Ray Allison Published
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Quantum data beamed alongside 'classical' data in a single fiber-optic connection for the 1st time
By Owen Hughes Published
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'Absurdly fast' algorithm solves 70-year-old logjam — speeding up network traffic in areas from airline scheduling to the internet
By Ben Turner Published
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Scientists achieve record-breaking 402 Tbps data transmission speeds — 1.6 million times faster than home broadband
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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New HCTI file format lets you send 'touch' over the internet just as easily as you would send a video
By Roland Moore-Colyer Published
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This bizarre vortex doesn't just look cool — it can be a key cog in making scalable high-speed 6G networks a reality
By Roland Moore-Colyer Published
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Scientists could make blazing-fast 6G using curving light rays
By Roland Moore-Coyler Published
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Breakthrough 6G antenna could lead to high-speed communications and holograms
By Tim Danton Published
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Computing
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Why do we need quantum computers and what will they be used for?
By Edd Gent Published
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'Quantum CD' could hold up to 1,000 times more data than today's optical discs
By Peter Ray Allison Published
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Scientists have built the smallest quantum computer in the world
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Chinese scientists claim they broke RSA encryption with a quantum computer — but there's a catch
By Peter Ray Allison Published
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Google's Sycamore quantum computer chip can now outperform the fastest supercomputers, new study suggests
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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History of quantum computing: 12 key moments that shaped the future of computers
By Edd Gent Published
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What is a quantum processing unit (QPU)?
By Peter Ray Allison Published
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What is a quantum bit (qubit)?
By Peter Ray Allison Published
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Japan to start building 1st 'zeta-class' supercomputer in 2025, 1,000 times more powerful than today's fastest machines
By Harry Baker Published
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Electric Vehicles
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'Springy' solid-state battery is twice the width of a white blood cell and could drastically increase EV range
By Jane McCallion Published
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Hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft makes record 523-mile journey — and lands with 10% of its fuel left in the tank
By Sascha Pare Published
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Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars? Maybe for the passengers—but not for everyone else.
By Jingwen Hu Published
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1st self-driving car that 'lets you take your eyes off the road' goes on sale in the US — and it's not a Tesla
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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China green-lights mass production of autonomous flying taxis — with commercial flights set for 2025
By Roland Moore-Coyler Published
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'White hat hackers' carjacked a Tesla using cheap, legal hardware — exposing major security flaws in the vehicle
By Nicholas Fearn Published
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Experimental wireless EV charger is just as fast as a superfast wired plug, scientists say
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Flying car designed to hop across the Philippines' 7,000 islands coming this year
By Roland Moore-Coyler Published
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Future electric cars could go more than 600 miles on a single charge thanks to battery-boosting gel
By Roland Moore-Coyler Published
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Electronics
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Buying Guide
Best electric toothbrushes for kids 2024
By Joanne Lewsley Last updated
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Air purifiers vs ionizers: What's the difference?
By Kerry Taylor-Smith Last updated
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How well do air purifiers work?
By Helen Alexander Last updated
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Buying Guide
Best electric toothbrushes 2024 for clean teeth and gums
By Joanne Lewsley Last updated
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BUYING GUIDE
Best air purifiers 2024: Remove pet hair, smoke, dust and more
By Lou Mudge Last updated
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Best astrophotography cameras 2024: Capture the cosmos
By James Artaius Last updated
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Specialist 'carbon nanotube' AI chip built by Chinese scientists is 1st of its kind and highly energy-efficient
By Owen Hughes Published
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New invention harvests ambient Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals to power small devices
By Rory Bathgate Published
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World's 1st flexible solar panel is thin enough to turn your smartphone case into a mini power generator
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Engineering
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Scientists have built an AI-powered 'electronic tongue'
By Skyler Ware Published
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Top-secret X-37B space plane will execute 'never-before-seen maneuvers' on its descent to Earth
By Rory Bathgate Published
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World's most powerful X-ray laser set for massive upgrade that will help us better understand the atomic world
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Amazingly simple discovery extends Li-ion battery lifespan by 50% — meaning you don't have to replace your gadgets as often
By Skyler Ware Published
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World's biggest battery coming to Maine — and it could store 130 million times more energy than your laptop
By Ian Stokes Published
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World's fastest charger can fully power up your smartphone in under 5 minutes
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Next-gen quantum computers could be powered using chip with high-energy lasers made 10,000 times smaller
By Tim Danton Published
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Massive 100-inch transparent screen set to enter production — scientists claim it will be 10 times cheaper than transparent OLEDs
By Rory Bathgate Published
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'Holy grail' of solar technology set to consign 'unsustainable silicon' to history
By Nicola Williams Published
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Internet
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How to turn off web notifications for Google Chrome and macOS
By Jeanna Bryner Last updated
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Follow Live Science on social media
By Livescience.com Published
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Live Science daily newsletter: Get amazing science every day
By Livescience.com Published
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Internet history timeline: ARPANET to the World Wide Web
By Kim Ann Zimmermann Published
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TCP/IP: What are the rules of the internet?
By Laura Mears Published
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Latency: Definition, measurement and testing
By Laura Mears Published
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The internet: History, evolution and how it works
By Laura Mears Published
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The Internet: Do you know how it works?
By Ben Biggs Published
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Quantum internet breakthrough could help make hacking a thing of the past
By Siddarth Koduru Joshi Published
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Robotics
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Watch this terrifying robotic torso spring into life
By Sascha Pare Published
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Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot can now 'play fetch' — thanks to MIT breakthrough
By Roland Moore-Colyer Published
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Drones could use 'robotic cat's eyes' to track targets more precisely than ever before
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Chinese scientists build fastest humanoid robot in the world — it can run at 8 mph
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Defense startup developing AI-powered 'kamikaze drones' for the U.S. Marines
By Ian Stokes Published
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Tesla primed to sell AI-powered humanoid robots alongside its EVs in 2025. But will they be any good?
By Steve Benford Published
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This robot could leap higher than the Statue of Liberty — if we ever build it properly
By Owen Hughes Published
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Self-healing 'living skin' can make robots more humanlike — and it looks just as creepy as you'd expect
By Rory Bathgate Published
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This AI-powered robot has worked out how to solve a Rubik's Cube in just 0.305 seconds
By Harry Baker Published
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Virtual Reality
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AI-powered app performs full-body motion capture using just your smartphone — no suits, specialized cameras or equipment needed
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Playing with fire: How VR is being used to train the next generation of firefighters
By Ian Stokes Published
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New display tech paves the way for 'most realistic' holograms in regular eyeglasses
By Drew Turney Published
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Meta just stuck its AI somewhere you didn't expect it — a pair of Ray-Ban smart glasses
By Roland Moore-Coyler Published
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New invention transforms any smartphone or TV display into a holographic projector
By Owen Hughes Published
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VR headsets vulnerable to 'Inception attacks' — where hackers can mess with your sense of reality and steal your data
By Drew Turney Published
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Watch scientists control a robot with their hands while wearing the Apple Vision Pro
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Please don't wear the Apple Vision Pro while driving, study urges, but buying coffee with VR is an 'exciting novelty'
By Drew Turney Published
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Ultrasonic headband induces lucid dreams using AI, its creators claim — but an expert remains skeptical
By Peter Ray Allison Published
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Air purifiers vs ionizers: What's the difference?
By Kerry Taylor-Smith Last updated
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How well do air purifiers work?
By Helen Alexander Last updated
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AI-powered app performs full-body motion capture using just your smartphone — no suits, specialized cameras or equipment needed
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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