For the first time France’s foreign spy service, the DGSE, sponsors a code-breaking competition in schools.

Google patents a sticky coating for driverless cars that could reduce damage done to pedestrians in the event of a collision.

Dave Lee reports from Google IO – the firm’s annual conference where it reveals new products and services.

One British firm is seeking to put the buzz back into budgeting by giving bank customers an electric shock if they overspend.

One British firm seeks to put a buzz into budgeting by giving bank customers an electric shock if they overspend.

Google reveals a voice-controlled assistant, a chat app and a range of other products at its annual conference for software developers.