Hack the Vote: Leak exposes millions of voter records

A database of information on 191 million voters including names, addresses, and party affiliations was exposed on the internet due to a data leak. Cybersecurity Reporter Dustin Volz explains the threat to your voter privacy.

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Blind student devises audio-tactile graphics display

A blind undergraduate is developing an audio-tactile graphics display (TGD) that turns scientific and mathematical diagrams and graphs into a touchable format, in an attempt to make life easier for visually impaired students. Jim Drury reports.

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One-armed HyQ robot can knock obstacles out of its way

The four-legged HyQ-Centaur robot, developed at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), has a hydraulic arm that could help it clear obstacles from its path during search and rescue missions. Matthew Stock reports.

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Suitcase of the future

A group of Lebanese students are hoping to make lost luggage a thing of the past, by designing a 'smart suitcase' that follows its owner. Sharon Reich reports.

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Paper airplanes go high-tech at CES

The humble paper airplane has been converted into a live streaming drone that can be controlled with a virtual reality headset. Jim Drury reports.

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World’s first passenger drone unveiled at CES

Chinese tech company Ehang unveils the world's first autonomous passenger drone at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Ben Gruber reports.

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Beer brewing made easy

A device that automates beer brewing is unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Matthew Stock reports.

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