Many of us have probably heard that you can be allergic to nickel, but usually attribute the telltale itchiness to a cheap pair of earrings. Well, it looks like those with a low tolerance to this particularly nasty silver-y metal might have other problem on their hands, because iPads are now being identified as a trigger…

Snapchat has always seemed to have a reputation for being used as a tool for sexting, but we’ve always known it was more for silly stuff, like selfies with drawings all over us, or for showing off about that gig we’re at. Now, actual scientists have found that the app is used way more for…

Ever wish you could just stop buying into the latest iPhone hype and just build one of the damn things yourself? Well, it looks like that's EXACTLY what some manufacturers in China have been doing, because photos of some rather convincing (OK, slightly convincing) iPhone 6 clones have been circulating this week. French tech blog…

Everyone from big tech giants to tiny startups are working on wearables to make the average consumer's life better - whether they're prompting us to take more steps, improve our posture or run a little bit faster. But what about those with disabilities? Well, according to rumours this week, Microsoft is stepping up to the…

Analysing patients’ eyes and sense of smell could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease years before traditional medical tests, according to new research presented at this year’s Alzheimer’s Association international conference in Copenhagen. A group of researchers from Harvard found that greater brain cell death was linked to a worsened ability to smell. In another study,…

If this new teaser from Samsung is anything to go by, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 may include a retina scanner. SO futuristic! A tweet from the official Samsung Exynos account included this picture of a generic handset with an eye and detection reticule around the iris, which is more than a strong nod to the…

I’m sorry to break it to you, but if you want to get over jet lag on your summer holiday this year, it looks like you’re going to have to eat more. I know: it’s devastating news. But you’ll just have to force yourself to reach for another slice of chocolate cake so you can…