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 (AI). 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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Amazingly simple discovery extends Li-ion battery lifespan by 50% — meaning you don't have to replace your gadgets as often
Batteries used in smartphones or in EVs normally charge for 10 hours on their first cycle, but turbo-charging them to 100% capacity in 20 minutes may lead to a 50% longer lifespan.
Best binoculars 2024: Our picks for stargazing, bird watching and observing wildlife
Use the best binoculars to hunt for wildlife, stargaze, track athletes or spot planes — find something to suit any budget, interest or experience level.
Japan to start building 1st 'zeta-class' supercomputer in 2025, 1,000 times more powerful than today's fastest machines
Japan's new state-of-the-art supercomputer, which is due to cost more than $750 million to build, is set to turn on by 2030.
'Put glue on your pizza' embodies everything wrong with AI search — is SearchGPT ready to change that?
The future of search will include AI, but the technology will need a lot of work and trust before it changes how we access information.
Lowest ever price — save over $400 on one of our favorite cameras at Adorama
Deals The Sony A7 IV is a fantastic all-rounder that produces stunning stills and video, and we think it's one of the best astrophotography cameras — now $2,098.
Best binoculars for kids 2024: beginner binoculars and toys
The best binoculars for kids need to be lightweight, compact and easy to hold and use — we've rounded up our favorite models for kids young and old.
Novel Chinese computing architecture 'inspired by human brain' can lead to AGI, scientists say
AGI could be on the horizon thanks to a novel computing architecture that completely redefines how artificial neurons form an intelligent system.
Radical quantum computing theory could lead to more powerful machines than previously imagined
Scientists have just theorized how to connect quantum processors over vast distances to form a giant quantum computing network that acts as a single machine.
