Most powerful space telescope ever to launch in 2018
As the Hubble Space Telescope celebrates 25 years in space this week, NASA and its international partners are building an even more powerful tool.
Google to help search for Scotland's Loch Ness monster
Those keen to search for Scotland's mythical Loch Ness monster can do so after Google launched a cache of underwater and surface images of the lake.
Japan's maglev train breaks new world speed record
Japan's state-of-the-art maglev train clocked a new world speed record in a test run near Mount Fuji.
Japan robot receptionist welcomes shoppers
She can smile, she can sing and this robot receptionist who started work in Tokyo never gets bored of welcoming customers to her upmarket shop.
Apple Watch to boost 'glance journalism'
With the Apple Watch expected to sell in the millions, news organizations are refocusing their efforts to become part of that tiny screen.
NASA spacecraft set for death plunge into Mercury
A NASA probe that has circled Mercury for the past four years will make a dramatic death plunge into the planet's surface in late April when it runs out of fuel.
Smartphone device may help diagnose cancer
A new device that can be added to a smartphone may be able to accurately and cheaply diagnose cancer, a technology which could be useful in remote areas.
Samsung and Apple clash with rollout of new products
Samsung rolled out a new smartphone on Friday in a bid to regain market dominance.
Apple Watch's worldwide preview kicks off
Japanese tech fans got their first look Friday at the Apple Watch, with would-be early buyers queuing for a "trial fitting" in Tokyo's chic Omotesando area.