La Fenice coffee machine promises groundbreaking brewing

Coffee and crowdfunding aren’t new bedfellows, but an Italian project to rethink the espresso machine, La Fenice, may be the most ambitious we’ve seen so far. The chrome and wood … Continue reading

Doctor Who series 8 airs August 2014

The new season of Doctor Who, staring Peter Capaldi as the twelfth Doctor, will air in August 2014, the BBC has confirmed today. Hotly-anticipated by Who fans on both sides … Continue reading

Hot Wheels: BMW goes for glow with M4 DTM thermals

As dream jobs go, race car driver is one that many share, but you might think differently after seeing the roasting environment BMW’s M4 DTM drivers experience as they race … Continue reading

Mellow sous-vide “kitchen robot” makes foodie fave even geekier

Sous-vide cooking isn’t new, but Mellow aims to make it mainstream with its eponymous “kitchen robot”, a smart appliance that can not only cook but cool, and all controlled from … Continue reading

VW Golf R 400 packs 395HP and is headed to showrooms

Volkswagen’s Golf is no spring chicken – it just hit its fortieth birthday, in fact – but the new Golf R 400 Concept looks to reboot the modern classic in … Continue reading

Another Russian meteor caught on camera

Another Russian meteor has been caught on camera, brightening the 2am sky across the Kola Peninsula and sparking a race to find debris, despite astronomers arguing it probably disintegrated before … Continue reading

The Apple Campus 2 video that clinched the Cupertino spaceship

A clearer version of the video showing Apple Campus 2 – aka the Apple spaceship – has been shared, complete with architect Norman Foster reminiscing on Steve Jobs’ first telephone … Continue reading

Apple marks Earth Day 2014 with Tim Cook “Better” eco-video

Apple has relaunched its Environmental Responsibility hub on Earth Day 2014, renewing attention on its materials selection, the impact of climate change, and how it is sourcing energy for new … Continue reading

SpaceX CRS-3 Falcon 9 launches for ISS resupply mission

SpaceX has successfully launched its CRS-3 Mission, the second attempt to send the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station and further demonstrate the effectiveness of … Continue reading

Glass “Try-On Kit” lets you test Glasshole style at home

Google is inviting would-be Google Glass buyers to test the style of the wearable and its designer frames at home before slapping down $1,500+, with a new “Home Try-On Kit” … Continue reading