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A new pair of binoculars equipped with artificial intelligence unveiled at CES 2024 this week might just give novice birders a bit of extra help in the field. Clay Taylor from the company that developed the binoculars said 8,000 species of birds can be identified. But Jeff Milbauer, who attended the tech show, told reporters that he found the price tag of $4,800 a little too high.

For those who struggle with parking, Hyundai Mobis' "crab walk" MOBION" electric car concept could be the answer. The company has been developing the technology for several years but this is the first time it is showing it off at CES on Thursday (January 11) in Las Vegas.

Austin, Texas-based Shift Robotics unveiled the new Moonwalkers X, its new AI-powered, six-wheeled roller shoe that assists with walking.

Created by Holoconnects, a company from the Netherlands, the device is based around a transparent 86-inch screen with advanced software and hardware components, that create a lifelike, 3D hologram in high definition 4K that can be projected anywhere in the world, providing you have an internet connection and a Holobox.

German carmaker BMW brought its latest innovations to CES 2024, showing off a remote control valet parking system, in-car gaming capabilities and an AI-powered personal assistant that can communicate with the driver and passengers to answer questions about the car. Felix Przioda and Simon Euringer from BMW explains the company's new tech features.

Making its debut at CES 2024, the giant 4K TV from Austria's C-SEED has five panels that fold out from a central column to form a 137-inch screen.

Inside a netted-off enclosure at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, drones are whizzing back and forth, buzzing like bees. But these are no ordinary drones. They’re enclosed in a protective, circular shell, emblematic of the Beautiful Game.

Mercedes-Benz unveiled its Concept CLA Class Electric Vehicle featuring an AI-powered dashboard at CES in Las Vegas on Tuesday (January 9).

Craving the perfect caffeinated beverage? Look no further than ADAM, a robot barista. He not only makes drinks with his two arms, but also takes orders and interacts with customers.

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast on Tuesday (January 9) launched a prototype of its new pickup truck, and said it plans to launch its mini-sized VF 3 model globally. Board of Directors Chairwoman Le Thi Thu Thuy said the U.S. pickup market is "very hot."

From AI-powered gadgets and robots to holograms and exoskeletons that help athletes run faster, the latest innovations and technological advancements were shown off in Las Vegas on Sunday (January 7) night ahead of the opening of CES 2024.

In rows of tanks at a facility in Stockholm, scientists breed, feed and raise tens of thousands of blue-and-silver zebrafish to be used in research they hope could unlock they keys to human illnesses such as cancers. Ilan Rubens reports.

A robotic lander built by a private company was bound for the moon on Monday (January 8) in an attempt to make the first U.S. lunar soft landing in half a century, after launching to space aboard a new Vulcan rocket debuted by a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin.

Peru has turned into the birdiest country in the world with 1,879 species registered in its territory, surpassing former leader Colombia, official sources said on Thursday (January 4).

Researchers say they have created the first functional semiconductor made from graphene rather than silicon, heralding a new era of electronics and paving the way for smaller, faster more efficient devices. Ilan Rubens reports.

A simple fingerprint test to check for breast cancer could eventually replace mammograms, saving lives and money and increasing the number of tests carried out, according to researchers at Sheffield Hallam University. Lucy Ha reports.

Humanoid robots - like NASA-developed Valkyrie - are poised to play a greater role on and Earth and beyond in the coming years. Engineers believe with the right software, humanoid robots can function similarly to humans by using the same tools, equipment and methods of maneuvering itself. Syakir Jasnee reports.

For some a natural diamond is the ultimate luxury, but award-winning British designer Anabela Chan sees greater worth in jewellery crafted using laboratory-grown gems and metal from recycled cans. Kristy Kilburn has more.

An ultra-realistic robot artist, called Ai-Da, will take part in a UK yuletide tradition nearly 200 years old, the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, trying to demystify artificial intelligence.

Lupins, a legume belonging to the pea family, are offering a more sustainable alternative to soy as a source of plant protein, with a number of advantages in the quest for eco-friendly nutrition. Ilan Rubens reports.

Ashley's creators say she is the first political phone banker powered by generative AI technology similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT. She is capable of having an infinite number of customized one-on-one conversations at the same time. Rachel Faber has more.

Going toe-to-toe in the boxing ring is the perfect way to test humanoid robot Nadia, according to researchers at the Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC) in Pensacola, Florida.

Scientists in Switzerland are testing an extra robotic arm that's controlled by breathing, without affecting our ability to do other things at the same time. Rachel Faber reports.

Amy Spicer was at Jandakot Airport in Perth, Western Australia, for a flying lesson in a Pipistrel Alpha Electro, an all-electric two seater training aircraft, making her possibly the world’s youngest pilot of an all-electric aircraft.

Bosnian towns have topped the world air pollution charts since last weekend, with the capital Sarajevo declaring an air quality warning. Experts blame residential solid fuel burning and transportation for the increase. Ilan Rubens reports.