Future Technology
The technology, new ideas, inventions and gadgets that will revolutionise the world as we know it and lead us head first into the future.
A new generation of smart ring is coming. Here’s why you should avoid it
Big tech companies are working on smart rings. But when smart watches and phones are so good, what’s the point of smart jewellery?
If AI is meant to be so intelligent, why can’t it identify a set of traffic lights?
The "I'm not a robot" box might not be so robot-proof after all.
The next generation of drugs could be made in space. Here’s why
A California start-up recently recovered a batch of drugs manufactured by an automated satellite, but what are the benefits and challenges of making pharmaceuticals in orbit?
Anti-ageing neuro-tech: The bold new devices built to keep your brain young
Sending shocks to the nervous system has a variety of health benefits. But is it a safe thing to do?
Ebikes could soon have double the power. Can we expect more fires?
With fires increasing at an alarming pace, will bumping up the power of batteries make them more dangerous?
Your next cup of coffee could be made from these plant cells. Here's why
Making coffee is resource intensive and an ecological nightmare. So what’s the future? It could be coffee cells.
The science of Dune | Could we terraform Mars?
Dune is set on a desert planet in a distant star system, where science has enabled humans to live and breathe. Could we use the same technology to terraform Mars?
The science of Dune: Could we really make smart drugs?
'The spice' is an extremely precious commodity that greatly enhances the user's mental abilities. Could we recreate this in real life?
Here's how we could make a real-life Dune force field
In the sci-fi epic Dune, characters carry a portable force field that protects them from speeding projectiles. Could we make one of these for real?
What is Sora AI? Everything to know about OpenAI’s text-to-video tool
Artificial intelligence can now create videos from your prompts, but how does it work?
44 cool gadgets: Our pick of the best new tech for 2024
Welcome to our regularly updated curation of the coolest, smartest kit money can buy.
Ageless brain: How this new supercomputer could help keep your mind young
The DeepSouth project aims to mimic the human brain.
CERN’s new 91km long ‘atom-smasher’ could soon reveal how our Universe will end
Plans for a new underground ‘atom-smasher’ sound ambitious, but they could be the key to unlocking the true nature of the Higgs Boson and, ultimately, our Universe.
Digital healthcare is putting the most vulnerable at risk. Here’s how we can fix that
The elderly, ethnic minorities and those on low incomes are finding essential care increasingly difficult to access.
What is ImageFX? All you need to know about Google's new AI image generator
Like OpenAI’s Dall-E, ImageFX can create full images from just your prompts but is it any good and can you use it now?
Your inbox is a mess. These 5 research-backed steps will finally tame it
Keeping up with emails can be a nightmare. But there are some easy ways to do some digital housekeeping and keep the noise to a minimum.
How bacteria and self-healing roads could soon fix the UK’s 750,000 potholes
Climate change is playing havoc with the UK’s road network. Now is the time to invest in innovative solutions.
How scientists are tackling the biggest problems of returning humans to the Moon
Here’s how scientists test the next generation of lunar equipment without leaving Earth.
10 of the world's worst-ever inventions
From the electric tricycle to parachute coat, these are some of the most poorly received devices developed around the globe.
AI snore pillows and very cute robots: The 7 best trends from 2024’s biggest tech show
CES 2024 has come to an end, and these are the biggest trends from the event that are shaping the future.
Google Gemini: Everything you need to know about new ChatGPT’s AI rival
Google Gemini is here to take on OpenAI's GPT-4, but how does it work and is this the future of AI?
This headset will let you control your dreams, Inception-style. Here’s what to know before you lose track of reality
A US start-up is working on a headband designed to induce lucid dreams. But will it work and is it safe to use?
The Best AI chatbots in January 2024
From ChatGPT, to Google Bard andHuggingChat, a selection of AI chatbots are currently available for use.
9 ingenious rescue robots set to become the lifesavers of tomorrow
These cutting-edge droids could mean the difference between life and death after a natural disaster.