The strange new world of cyborg mermaids, “teledildonics” and Japanese robots modelled on Scarlett Johansson came under academic scrutiny at a conference last month.

The Internet of Things (IoT) promises to reduce energy consumption, transform the way our businesses operate and in general improve the quality of life for billions of people.

Last year, the Internet of things accounted for just a small portion of the $132 billion in sales generated by telecommunications giant Verizon — if all goes well, the company might cross the $1 billion threshold in annual sales for this business within the 12 months.

Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Thursday it will roll out a number of new tools to prevent fake news stories from spreading on the social media network.

We get it. Everyone wants an iPhone 7, a 4K TV and a new laptop.

Investigators have warned consumers they face potentially fatal risks after 99% of fake Apple chargers failed a basic safety test.

Just because it's on the internet doesn't make it true.

Just because it's on the internet doesn't make it true.

Facebook worked on special software so it could potentially accommodate censorship demands in China, according to a report in the New York Times.

Virtual Reality dates to the 1950s, but 2016 is its seminal moment. With the launch of consumer VR systems we are entering a new reality of how we experience and interface with our technology.