LG’s Smart Bulb brings the connected home one step closer
Looking to kit out your smart connected home? LG has just unveiled a new intelligent bulb that can respond to commands from your iOS/Android smartphone, turn on and off automatically, and more.
The Vatican begins digitizing its priceless archives
Founded in the 15th century, the 'Pope's library' in Vatican City is home to millions of unique and valuable manuscripts. Now the entire collection, which stretches to over 40m pages, is going online.
The 3D-printed splint that helped save a baby’s life
If you remain unconvinced about the impact that 3D printing can have, read about the case of 16 month-old Garrett Peterson, now breathing more easily thanks to a custom-made dissolvable device.
Fincher wants Christian Bale as his Steve Jobs
After Ashton Kutcher's take on the life of Steve Jobs, could Christian Bale be the next actor to tackle the role of the visionary Apple leader? Reports suggest he's David Fincher's top choice.
Kickstarter brings hundreds of crowdfunded films to iTunes
If you're an iTunes user you can now get access to hundreds of titles funded through Kickstarter — the initial selection includes the 'Veronica Mars' movie plus many other comedies and dramas.
EA and Oculus talk virtual reality at SXSW
What does our VR-powered video gaming future look like? Executives from Electronic Arts and Oculus VR have been answering questions on the latest capabilities of the technology at the SXSW festival.
Hold the drone: FAA appeals court ruling on commercial use
As expected, the Federal Aviation Administration has appealed a ruling that allows commercial drone use in the United States — drone-based pizza delivery and similar systems are back on hold.
Facebook coughs up $200,000 for a local cop
Facebook is footing the bill for a patrolman to operate near the site of its new Menlo Park campus — a welcome boost for the local community or a worrying precedent for privately funded cops?
Hacker gets Google apps running on the Nokia X
If your excitement at the new Nokia X was tempered by its lack of support for Google apps, take heart: a user at XDA-Developers has been able to get all of the standard Google services up and running.
After pulling in $1 billion in 2013, is a new Apple TV on the way?
Apple sold twice as many Apple TVs in 2013 as it did in 2012, and a new iTunes gift voucher promotion for boxes purchased this weekend suggests the product is about to get a long-awaited refresh.
‘iOS in the Car’ set to launch next week
The Financial Times is reporting that Apple's in-car iOS system will be unveiled next week, as Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo all show off new models featuring the technology at the Geneva Motor Show.
Netflix paying Comcast to solve speed issues
You might now be able to get back to House of Cards: Netflix and Comcast have struck a deal which should solve the slowdown problems the on-demand video service and ISP have been experiencing.
Update your iOS devices now to fix a new security flaw
Apple has pushed out iOS 7.0.6 and 6.1.6 updates to its mobile software to plug a vulnerability related to network encryption, while security researchers say the same problem could affect OS X too.
Facebook testing a new “Highlights” feed
A small number of Facebook users have been given access to a new "Highlights" feed being tested by the platform — it cuts out the trivial postings to focus on the major updates from your friends.
New Android phones must run KitKat, says Google memo
Google's fight against fragmentation continues: A leaked directive from the company that says new devices must run the most recent version of Android after a nine-month window has passed.