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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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X-ray vision chip gives phones 'Superman' power to view objects through walls
By Owen Hughes published
Researchers have developed an imaging chip for mobile devices that uses high-frequency radio waves to ‘see’ through objects.
Best air purifiers 2024: Remove pet hair, smoke, dust and more
By Lou Mudge, Anna Gora last updated
BUYING GUIDE The ultimate roundup of the best air purifiers on the market — tried and tested by the Live Science team.
32 times artificial intelligence got it catastrophically wrong
By John Loeppky published
From chatbots giving truly terrible medical advice to facial recognition software incorrectly flagging members of congress as criminals, here are some of the most catastrophic mistakes artificial intelligence has ever made.
GPT-4 has passed the Turing test, researchers claim
By Drew Turney published
Most people couldn't distinguish ChatGPT from a human responder, suggesting the famous Turing test has been passed for the first time.
Best electric toothbrushes 2024 for clean teeth and gums
By Joanne Lewsley last updated
Buying Guide Brighten your smile with the best electric toothbrushes: Tested and ranked
DeepMind experimenting with 'Shadow Hand' that can withstand a severe beating in the name of AI research
By Bobby Hellard published
The Shadow Hand robotic appendage is primarily built for machine learning projects with a focus on dexterity — but its creators want you to know just how tough it is.
Bushnell PowerView 2 binoculars deal: Now under $50 at Amazon
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals The beginner-friendly Bushnell PowerView 2 10x42 binoculars are discounted to $50 at Amazon ahead of Prime Day — but only for a limited time.
DARPA's military-grade 'quantum laser' will use entangled photons to outshine conventional laser beams
By Owen Hughes published
Prototype quantum photonic-dimer laser uses entanglement to bind photons and deliver a powerful beam of concentrated light that can shine through adverse weather like thick fog.
Best MacBooks for students 2024: get the best Apple tech
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Buying Guide Looking to check out macOS? Here are the best MacBooks for students you can buy right now.
Noise-canceling headphones can use AI to 'lock on' to somebody when they speak and drown out all other noises
By Drew Turney published
Using only a small embeddable computer, microphone-equipped consumer headphones can block out all environmental sounds apart from a single target voice — even if it moves around.
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