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Steve the robot cop says he didn't see a 'no swimming' sign before impromptu dip

A robot cop called Steve recently fell into a fountain. While its maker tries to work out what went wrong, it's also having a joke about it.
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Watch how this clever vlogger shoots drone footage without a drone

With filmmakers unable to fly camera drones at events with large numbers of people, how else can they get the aerial shots they're after?
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An iPhone smuggler was caught with 102 handsets strapped to her body

Smuggling iPhones into China promises perpetrators a tidy profit if they pull it off. But strapping 102 to your body may not be a good idea.
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A security robot called Steve rolled into a pool and drowned

Steve the security robot had only been patrolling a multi-use complex in Washington D.C. for a few days when he came to a watery end.
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'Drone Unit' for British police brings crime fighting to the skies

Several police departments in the U.K. have teamed up to launch the country's first-ever "Drone Unit" to help fight crime from the skies.
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Shocking ad shows how texting and driving really don't mix

A road safety campaign in South Africa has created a shocking ad to make people think twice about texting and driving.
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A failed selfie causes $200,000 worth of damage at an L.A. art exhibit

While the usual selfie takes place without incident, there are always going to be some that end up making headlines.
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‘Help, I’m stuck in an ATM!’ Man rescued after pushing notes through machine

A man stuck inside an ATM sounds absurd, but it actually happened. And he called for help by pushing notes through the receipt slot.
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Climb aboard Blue Origin’s rocket for a (simulated) space ride

Blue Origin is aiming to take tourists into space in the next 18 months, but there's a way to experience the ride well before then.
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An Uber-like startup for sharing umbrellas has lost nearly 300,000 of them

A startup in China that's aiming to become an Uber for umbrellas has hit a problem. No one is returning them.
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Richard Hammond opens up about his most recent ‘The Grand Tour’ crash

The Grand Tour's Richard Hammond knows what it's like to crash in a variety of vehicles. The latest was in a supercar in Switzerland.
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BlackBerry KeyOne display separation issue spurs warranty replacement offer

BlackBerry released an official statement regarding screen durability issues on it's flagship KeyOne phone.
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A bot on Amazon is making the oddest smartphone cases you’ll ever see

If you're desperately searching for a new case for your smartphone, My Handy Design's collection will probably be of no help at all.
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Japan wants to staff its train stations with friendly robots

Japan is looking to develop teams of robots to staff busy train stations and help travelers find their way.
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Hobbyist drone owners can now get their registration fees back

If you're a hobbyist drone operator who signed up to the FAA's registry after its launch in December 2015, you can now get your money back.
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SpaceX finally gets its rocket off the ground after two failed efforts

Following two aborted efforts earlier in the week, SpaceX on Wednesday evening finally succeeded launching its latest mission.
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Photobucket goes nuclear on its own users, demands ransom to embed images

Photobucket has upset a lot of its users after suddenly demanding payment for embedding images in third-party sites.
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SpaceX looking at July 5 rocket launch after two aborted attempts

After two failed launch efforts in two days, SpaceX is now considering trying for a third time on Wednesday, July 5.
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Toyota’s latest robot can help the disabled with tasks around the home

Watch Toyota's video showing the debut outing of its Human Support Robot designed to carry out everyday tasks for those with disabilities.
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SpaceX aborts rocket launch with just seconds to go

SpaceX has been having a good run recently, so the team will be feeling disappointed Sunday after it was forced to abort its latest mission.
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Tennis fans, Twitter's live-streamed Wimbledon goodies start Monday

Tennis fans excited for the start of Wimbledon can hit Twitter for some extra goodies, including behind-the-scenes footage and highlights.
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Your drone may soon have to ID itself to officials while it’s in the sky

The FAA is considering implementing a system that would allow officials to ID a rogue drone from a distance, while it's still in flight.
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The first of Elon Musk’s ‘Boring’ tunnels should be ready to go by next week

Elon Musk said on Wednesday, June 28, that work to drill a network of transportation tunnels across Los Angeles has begun in earnest.
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Smartoo lets travelers turn their suitcase into a smart desk for their laptop

The Smartoo is a handy little desk that attaches to your suitcase — perfect for a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or even a cup of coffee.
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This battery-free LED bike light uses magnets as a power source

Denmark-based Reelight has designed a new bike light using its battery-free magnet system and plans to launch it soon.
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Facebook’s internet-beaming drone managed not to crash on its second outing

Facebook's internet-beaming drone suffered a crash landing at the end of its first outing, but the team has clearly improved its design.
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Londoners are having groceries delivered by a driverless ‘CargoPod’

Small self-driving trucks are puttering about a small part of London delivering groceries to customers as part of a 10-day trial.
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U.S. holds off on expanding laptop flight ban, increases other security measures

U.S. officials have decided to hold off expanding the laptop flight ban, choosing instead to bring in more security measures for airlines.
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Volvo’s driverless-car engineers face a kangaroo conundrum

A self-driving car must make sense of everything in its path. But kangaroos are proving tricky for Volvo engineers.
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Oscar Mayer’s ‘Wienerdrone’ is raining hot dogs on customers

Meat and cold cut company Oscar Mayer has just unveiled the WienerDrone, a unique quadcopter that can drop hot dogs from a great height.
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Pandora says bye to users in Australia and New Zealand

Pandora has said that it's about to shutter its music streaming service in Australia and New Zealand, leaving the U.S. as its only market.
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Lyft aims for speedier trips with suggested pickup locations

Lyft now presents riders with time-saving pickup points when you request a ride. Download the latest version of the Lyft app to use it.
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Quackers? Researchers suggest replacing car honks with duck sounds

Researchers in South Korea have been working on creating a car horn that alerts those nearby while not stressing them out too much.
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Google Earth teams up with National Geographic to take students on voyages

Following a major revamp in April, Google Earth is rolling out new 'Voyager' content from the likes of National Geographic and others.