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. 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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CES 2024: 5 new tech products stealing the show this year
The annual Consumer Technology Show rolled into the Las Vegas Convention Center last week. These are what we think are the most interesting pieces of tech coming from the event.
Save $200 on this HP Chromebook, perfect for students
Deal If you're a student using Google services, this Chromebook is a snip.
Best air purifiers 2024: Top 10 picks from Levoit, Dyson and more
BUYING GUIDE Remove indoor air pollutants with the best air purifiers, tried and tested by Live Science.
New solar cell technology could ditch batteries in gadgets for good by harvesting ambient room light
Solar cells that can be recharged using indoor low-light could be used to power devices like TV remotes and computer mice.
CES 2024: The best laptops for students
Here are our picks of the finest CES 2024 laptops for students that we saw at the show.
CES 2024: The best laptops for coding & programmers
CES 2024 was a banner year for innovations in laptops. Here are the ones likely to be making waves this year for coders.
Best binoculars for kids 2024: beginner binoculars and toys
Discover wildlife and nature using the best binoculars for kids, best suited to smaller hands due to their compact, lightweight design.
Want to ask ChatGPT about your kid's symptoms? Think again — it's right only 17% of the time
The AI chatbot provided incorrect diagnoses in 72 pediatric cases from a sample of 100 historic cases, while offering diagnoses in a further 11 that were deemed too broad to be correct.
