Walmart to trial new subscription service to take on Amazon Prime
Retail giant Walmart is gearing up to trial a new subscription service to take on Amazon Prime, though the offered perks are expected to be markedly different.
Air New Zealand unveils sleep pods for passengers in coach
Air New Zealand’s Skynest service will see six sleep pods built into planes flying its long-haul routes, giving economy passengers a break from their seats.
Drones are flying beneath the ground in Japan, and here’s why
In the latest example of how drones are transforming the way we work, Tokyo Metro is using a custom-built flying machine to inspect its subway tunnels.
Netflix launches daily Top 10 lists so you can see what’s hot
Netflix has introduced new Top 10 lists for its streaming service. Updated daily, they include one for movies, one for TV shows, and one that combines both.
Staples targets podcast producers with recording studios at stores
Podcast producers are being invited by Staples to produce their shows at its new in-store recording studios. It’s part of new workspaces called Staples Connect.
Alexa is listening to your chat more than you think, study suggests
A new study has shown that unintended activations of smart speakers could occur as many as 19 times a day, with the longest activations lasting up to 43 seconds.
Daredevil ‘Mad Mike’ Hughes dies in launch of latest homemade rocket
Daredevil "Mad Mike" Hughes died on Saturday after the latest launch of his homemade rocket lost the parachute that was designed to give him a soft landing.
Mars’ moons: Japan’s space agency preps pioneering mission
Japan will send a spacecraft to Mars in 20204. The mission will seek to learn more about Mars' two moons, and to bring back rock samples from one of them.
Boeing 737 Max: Debris found in some of the jets’ fuel tanks
Boeing says the discovery of debris in some 737 Max fuel tanks is “absolutely unacceptable.” It’s the latest in a series of blows for the beleaguered jet.
Boeing-backed passenger drone contest offers weird and wonderful designs
Five single-passenger drones built by teams from around the world will take part in a special “fly-off” event in California with a top prize of $1 million.
Alphabet gives up on ambitious energy-generating kite project
Alphabet has announced it’s no longer working on a venture to build energy-generating kites because it's been harder than expected to commercialize the system.
Google again removes ToTok messaging app from Play Store
Social media app ToTok, which has been accused of spying on its users, has been taken down from Google’s Play Store for the second time in two months.
Is this free movie offer enough to make you sign up for Netflix?
Netflix wants more American subscribers, and it's hoping to pull in some new ones with a free movie stream — the first time it’s taken such a step in the U.S.
Boston Dynamics’ remarkable robot dog has landed its first gig
Spot the remarkable robot dog has landed its first job, carrying out various tasks for a Norwegian oil producer. The quadruped robot will start work soon.