Zookeepers use iPads to talk to apes

Apple’s Siri vs. Google Search (Jelly Bean)

SpaceX tests new rocket engine

SpaceX, the private space exploration company that recently delivered cargo to the ISS, tested its new Merlin 1D rocket engine achieving a “full mission duration firing”. The engine firing was for 185 seconds with 147,000 pounds of thrust.

Live skydiving with Google’s Glasses

Google co-founder Sergey Brin demonstrated Google Glasses with a dramatic live Google+ hangout involving skydivers, bicyclists and climbers. Each wore Project Glass glasses that broadcast what they saw.

This Robot is Unbeatable at Rock, Paper, Scissors

The Janken Robot developed at the University of Tokyo has a 100% success rate at rock-paper-scissors. The robot uses high speed hand shape recognition to accurately predict outcomes.

Suction doormat cleans shoe soles

Japanese company, Paionia Furyokuki, has developed a high-tech doormat that automatically sucks the dirt from the soles of shoes when someone steps on it.

Intelligent meat slicer uses 3D imaging to cut perfect slices

Robotic hand made of ground coffee and party balloon

Man paralysed for seven years uses eye movement to tweet