Google app aids London hospital health checks
Doctors at Imperial College hospitals will soon be monitoring the health of patients with an app developed by Google-backed AI firm DeepMind.
Source: BBC Tech
Handheld ZX Spectrum 'pain in buttons'
The makers of a handheld ZX Spectrum console say the device is now set for a February launch following delays.
Source: BBC Tech
Bitcoin enjoys end of year price surge
The value of the Bitcoin virtual currency has hit a three-year high with each one now worth about $900 (£730).
Source: BBC Tech
Fake goods sold on social media are seized
Counterfeit goods being sold by traders using Facebook and Instagram have been seized during a series of raids.
Source: BBC Tech
Do you feel me?
The technology of touch or haptics is being applied to a growing number of activities.
Source: BBC Tech
Drone challenge: 2016's top models get put to the test
Rory Cellan-Jones and Philip Bloom test four very different drones, some of which did not survive in one piece
Source: BBC Tech
Virgin flight delayed by Galaxy Note wi-fi hoax
A plane was delayed after a wi-fi device called ‘Samsung Galaxy Note 7’ caused disruption mid-flight.
Source: BBC Tech
Tom Cruise's screams become a ringtone
Tom Cruise’s screams in a remake of The Mummy go viral after an error in a trailer for the new film.
Source: BBC Tech
Raspberry Pi makers release own-brand OS
The makers of the Raspberry Pi computer have created a version of its graphical front end that can run on ordinary desktop computers.
Source: BBC Tech
Facebook lurking makes you miserable, says study
Spending too long on social media is likely to cause envy and dissatisfaction, suggests a study.
Source: BBC Tech