Sony's new point-and-shoot is the point-and-shoot to end all point-and-shoots

A well-worn techie cliché asserts the best camera is the one you've got with you, and that usually means the smartphone sitting in your pocket. Not so fast. Sony just pulled back the curtain on its latest pocket-friendly camera -- the RX100 IV -- and it's basically the point-and-shoot to end all point-and-shoots. Just know that you'll have to shell out some serious cash for the privilege: This thing'll hit store shelves in July for a hefty $969.

Here are the big winners in DARPA’s Robotics Challenge

A South Korean team has won DARPA's Robotic Challenge Finals, besting US rivals and taking home $2m after demonstrating its disaster-response 'bot. The robot, DRC-HUBO, beat out 22 other teams, each rising to the US government agency's challenge to create a machine able to enter hazardous areas - such as the radioactive zone left by the Fukushima nuclear explosion in 2011 - and carry out tasks that would normally demand human dexterity.

Google's Skynet Drone Crash-Landed in the Desert and Nobody Noticed

While everybody’s eyes were on Google I/O this week, another little bit of Google news nearly managed to slip under the radar:

What it's like using the Apple Watch's biggest competitor

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In the spring of 2012 the startup Pebble wasn’t much more than a few people with a Kickstarter page.

NASA's Plan To Make Cheap Spacecraft That Will Explore Distant Worlds

Right now, the cost of studying the atmosphere of a distant planet or moon is a multi-million dollar mission. But NASA is working to make space exploration way more affordable—using cheap, lightweight CubeSats.

X37-B: Everything we know about this secret Air Force space mission

The United States Air Force X37-B Space Plane (one of two) takes off into orbit above Earth in its fourth secretive mission. The craft itself is not a secret - we know what it's capable of. The contents of the craft are not entirely secret - we know MOST of what's inside.

Arduino Yun Mini Now Available As A Mini Wireless Development Board

Arduino the makes of the popular development boards has this month launched a new miniature version of its Arduino Yun board in the form of the aptly named Arduino Yun Mini.

Apple Watch To Get Find My Watch Feature

Last week we heard that the security on the Apple Watch could easily be bypassed and now it looks like Apple is working on some security updates for the device.

European powers team up to build homegrown drones

Drones are sufficiently commonplace now that if you aren't building your own, you get a serious dose of FOMO. 

Some e-cigarette flavors may have toxic effects on lung cells

E-cigarettes may be a popular alternative to the traditional smoke sticks, despite contrasting opinions on how safe they are. 

The Narrative Clip 2 Camera Is Up For Pre-Order At $199

Narrative, the startup whose cameras are built to surreptitiously capture moments throughout a person’s day, has put its second-generation camera up for pre-order on its website.

Panasonic's Lumix G7 camera is all about 4K video and photos

Well, Fujifilm isn't the only camera maker with an announcement today. Now it's Panasonic's turn.

Nikon's doggy camera mount snaps when Rover gets excited

Dogs, it's fair to say, are easily excited. Walks, treats, sniffing other dogs' butts -- for man's best friend, life is a non-stop thrill ride. 

LG’s G4 Flagship Smartphone Begins To Go On Sale Worldwide

LG revealed the G4, its newest flagship device, in April, and now the 5.5-inch screen device is rolling out for sale across the world.

Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week

We have had some great deals in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week, so it is time for our round up of the most popular ones.

In the Future, a Virtual Heart May Test Your Medical Device For You

Hearts are too valuable to risk—which is why the NSF announced Friday that it would be funneling millions of dollars into a new effort to develop virtual hearts for medical device development and testing.

Samsung's Blue Topaz and Emerald Green Galaxy S6 finally seeing the light of day

Samsung is giving consumers more color variety for its flagship smartphones, introducing the Blue Topaz version of its Galaxy S6 and the Green Emerald color for the Galaxy S6 edge.

Samsung Wallet folds June 30 for mobile payments reboot

Samsung is preparing to pull the plug on Samsung Wallet, warning users and vendors that the service will be axed ahead of its second attempt at mobile payments. 

Beautiful Two-Stroke Engine Lets You Watch Its Inner Workings

Combustion of fuel—a process that you, me and everyone else we know very much relies on—is usually hidden from sight inside that big hunk of metal called an engine. But Huib Vissier saw something beautiful in this process, so he built a simple engine that showcases combustion rather than concealing it.

Wounded turtle can return to the ocean thanks to a 3D-printed beak

Look, we know this sea turtle's prosthetic beak has a tragic backstory, but it sure makes the reptile look like it has a future as a badass pizza-loving mutant. According to 3D Printing Industry,