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In a world first, an autonomous electric ferry began commercial operation in Stockholm last year, transporting up to 25 passengers between islands in the region. Now the vessel has been remotely operated from 600 km away.

Doctors have successfully operated on a pig – from 9,300 km (5,780 miles) away. Surgeons in Switzerland used a game controller to perform an endoscopy in Hong Kong, paving the way for remote procedures in humans where local expertise isn’t available.

Thanks to the pandemic, many folks have found themselves working remotely from home. absurd:joy is developing a virtual office platform that's "built around privacy, comfort and creativity," and is now inviting remote teams to join the beta program.

If there is natural beauty to be appreciated then odds are there will be a luxury hotel to experience it from. From igloos in Finland to underwater bedrooms off the coast of Africa, we take to you some of the most remote hotels on the planet

A great deal of co-living and co-working spaces are located in cities, but that doesn't always need to be the case. An extreme example of this is Carlo Ratti Associati's planned Pankhasari Retreat, which aims to let people work online from the Himalayas.

The Spin Remote SDC-1 is designed to command and communicate with most infrared, wireless, and Bluetooth Smart devices while also transforming smartphones and tablets into universal remotes themselves.

Pulse is a remote camera trigger which lets you control a DSLR from a smartphone, and adjust settings wirelessly. Pulse is currently on Kickstarter, where it exceeded its funding target in just three hours.

At times it may feel like the only thing less interesting than the meeting you're in is the whiteboard on which notes are being made. A new type of whiteboard, however, means that may no longer be the case. The Smart Kapp shares content on it in real time, and allows users to save snapshots.

Microsoft has made several announcements regarding the Xbox One, including two major software updates and an official stereo headset. The company is also rumored to be launching a traditional media remote for the system, with the product leaking on Amazon Canada earlier this week.

Responding to the proliferation of automated locks, lights, sensors, and outlets, Revolv provides a common interface for simplifying and coordinating home automation scenarios. With continual additions to its supported devices, it replaces many phone apps with just one thing to rule them all.

Hong Kong's Muku Labs has launched a Kickstater campaign for its news gadget, the success of which suggests there's a thirst for remote camera shutter controls for iPhone and Android handsets. Gizmag goes hands on with a pre-production prototype ...

The Bluetooth Smart Trigger from Satechi is a wireless remote that aims to bring smartphone control to many DSLRs.