Robots delivering pizza and house viewing by VR: is 5G really the future?
The blazingly fast next-generation mobile data network is not far away – but not everyone is convinced that we really need it
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Put away the gallery guides – art is best when shrouded in mystery
A new app, Smartify, allows you to point your phone at artworks and instantly know everything about them. But while facts can enrich enjoyment, it is the shock of the unknown that really makes art resonate
Pokémon Go and no sign of stopping: Apple’s App Store sales boom
Purchases on its software platform made $8.6bn for the company last year, even as demand for the iPhone showed signs of easing
Want a good night’s sleep? Spend less time with your phone, say scientists
New study adds to growing body of evidence linking increased screen time to fewer hours of repose and poorer quality of sleep
Knock knock. Who’s there? The new generation of doorbells
From facial-recognition to dog power, smart technology has come knocking on your door. No, don’t get up …
Apple gambles on iPhone 7 without headphone jack – plus new Apple Watch and Mario
New design paired with release of AirPods that represents characteristic gamble for tech firm in bid to outpace rivals and usher in wireless listening