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In Depth Warp drives, real AI, and total immersion VR will elude our lifespans but that doesn't stop us wanting them.

In Depth Not content with conquering space and electrifying cars, Elon Musk wants to change high-speed travel forever. Here's how...

Exclusive Homes to produce all their own energy by 2020

The future of technology will be a smart cloud talking to smart devices, according to Microsoft's Steve Ballmer – who insists that people want powerful devices.

Instead of cracking open your PC to add extra memory, how about plugging it into a docking station that also gives you a faster processor so you can run more demanding applications?

If the Terminator Salvation timeline is correct, robots will be ruling the world by 2018. But Terminator technology is already part of the here and now

How electric cars can help to reduce UK carbon footprint

Guinness has unveiled its idea of the pub of the future, complete with robotic doorman, holographic snooker tables and 3D football matches.

We don't need an intrusive implant to search ourselves

Google and Microsoft reveal how search is evolving