Pilotless planes
Remotely controlled planes could save more than £20bn in costs, a survey says, but passengers are wary.
Podcast patent ruled invalid by court
A US company dubbed a “patent troll” was charging others for sharing their own podcasts.
Hackers ‘could target electricity grid’ via solar panel tech
A Dutch security researcher says the flaw could be used in an attack on the electricity grid.
US military to shoot down consumer drones
The Pentagon tells US military bases they can destroy approaching drones that may pose a threat.
Game of Thrones hackers demand ransom
The group says it has more stolen material, including scripts and episodes of other TV series.
Algorithm learns to understand natural beauty
Researchers at the University of Warwick are using deep learning to quantify the beauty of outdoor places.