Monday, November 5, 2018

How the humble lamp-post could help power our cities

As more of half of us live in cities, scientists are looking at new ways of harnessing urban energy.

Twitter: Fake Elon Musk scam spreads after accounts hacked

Matalan, Pathe UK and Pantheon Books are all targeted to promote an ad using the Tesla boss's name.

Pakistan's Imran Khan caught in 'begging' broadcast error in China

A Pakistani TV channel is ridiculed after a speech broadcast from China's capital Beijing shows a typo.

Softbank chief stands by Saudi ties after Khashoggi murder

The outcry over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi has put Softbank's ties with Riyadh under scrutiny.

Scottish researchers create 'crystal maze' for light

A team at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh create a "crystal maze" to control how light spreads.

Social network Gab back online after shooting

Its web host dropped it as the man accused of the Pittsburgh synagogue gun attack was an active member.

Robot delivers the post and other technology news

BBC Click’s Lara Lewington looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.