Is this New York’s hippest hotel? The Hoxton in Brooklyn is certainly a contender

If you’re looking for New York’s most hip area, Williamsburg is surely a strong contender for the crown. It’s no wonder it’s the location for boutique chain Hoxton’s first ever hotel in the US. With its cool lobby decked out in millennial pink furniture, trendy staff wearing jeans and trainers and a gorgeous rooftop bar, … Read more

The stunning winning entries from the Mobile Photography Awards revealed

The stunning winning entries from the Mobile Photography Awards revealed (and there’s not a selfie in sight!) Eighth annual Mobile Photography Awards attracted over 7,000 entries from photographers in 65 countries Grand prize winner was Polish snapper Dominika Koszowska a graphic designer and fine art photographer The awards founder says most entries are taken on … Read more

Tourists reveal the attractions they claim are not worth the hype

Some tourists pay thousands to fly half way around the world to visit Hollywood Boulevard. But they’re wasting their time according to one internet user – because it ‘smells like straight-up s***’. This outpouring was just one of many that appeared on a forum dedicated to the revealing of ‘overhyped’ tourist attractions. Pictured is Romeo … Read more

Missing Little Chef? Soho House is coming to the rescue with American-style motel-diners

Little Chef roadside eateries were part of the fabric of Britain for decades – but the brand became defunct last year. However, the roadside diner concept is getting a new lease of life – because now celebrity-favourite Soho House is getting in on the action. It’s just opened an American-style motel-diner – with a drive-thru … Read more

Pictured: The incredible Airbus BelugaXL touches down on British soil for the first time 

Pictured: The incredible Airbus BelugaXL touches down on British soil for the first time The huge aircraft is the newest addition to the Airbus transport fleet and sports eyes and a cheeky smile The plane landed at Hawarden Airport in Broughton, Flintshire, as part of a year-long testing programme New model BelugaXL is six metres … Read more

Amazon unveils ‘Scout’ delivery bot set to roam the streets of Washington to deliver packages

Amazon unveils ‘Scout’ delivery bot set to roam the streets of Seattle to deliver packages The bright blue battery-powered robots can deliver packages autonomously Six Scout robots are being used in an area of Snohomish County, Washington They roll along at a ‘walking pace’ and avoid humans and pets on the sidewalk By Annie Palmer … Read more

McLaren reveal futuristic race car for 2050 featuring AI co-pilot and self-healing tyres

McLaren have given fans their take on what the future looks like as they presented a futuristic race car that can take to the tracks in 2050.  McLaren Applied Technologies, the sister company of the Formula One team, worked extensively gathering opinions from fans of the sport and now present the 2050: the MCLExtreme which features … Read more

Octopus perfectly camouflaged as a rock suddenly swims away from diver in a cloud of ink 

Incredible moment an octopus perfectly camouflaged as a rock suddenly swims away from diver in a cloud of ink Footage of the octopus was captured by a diver as he swam in the French Riviera Diver swims through seaweed before focusing camera on ragged mass of rock  Octopus bursts off the rock and swims off into hiding … Read more

Skincredible! Researchers create a electronic bandage that helps wounds heal FOUR TIMES faster

Skincredible! Researchers create an electronic bandage that helps wounds heal FOUR TIMES faster E-band was wrapped around the chests of rats with a cut on their backs When they breathed, a positively and negatively charged layer rubbed together  Generated an electric field that encouraged the influx of skin-healing cells   By Alexandra Thompson Senior Health Reporter … Read more