Robots get all the fun jobs. Not only do they get to be firefighters, scuba divers, racing car drivers and even play World of Warcraft, now they get to drive diggers, too. Defence company QinetiQ has just developed a kit that can turn Bobcat loaders into fully functioning robots in just 15 minutes. The military diggers will be used to tackle increasingly large – and increasingly lethal – roadside bombs and IEDs (improvised explosive devices) in Iraq and Afghanistan. No attachment for automatic tea-and-biscuits deployment The robotics kit for Bobcat

Samsung’s first effort at an Android-based mobile phone might not have debuted in the UK, but that hasn’t stopped the i7500 Galaxy appearing in white ahead of the launch. The specs of the phone remain the same, meaning we’re sadly not seeing the i5700 Galaxy Lite phone Samsung seems to be releasing soon. But that does mean if you’re giddy with excitement over Samsung and Google joining forces but not a fan of black (and we all know it’s about the graphite or mocha or whatever other fancy colours manufacturers are after these days) then this picture

3 has launched what it believes is the next generation in Wi-fi routers – portable devices that turn a 3G signal into Wi-Fi for all to enjoy. The MiFi device is smaller than most mobile phones, measuring just 86 x 45 x 10mm and allows you to create a personal internet connection. This means multiple PCs can enjoy the mobile broadband speeds, and also Wi-Fi only devices can connect up too. All that’s needed is a 3G signal for the modem to work, which is battery powered as well, making it the industry’s first mobile Wi-Fi router. 3G to Wi-Fi –

Yesterday, Nissan unveiled the Leaf, an all-electric hatchback with a range of 100 miles between charges. Its lithium ion batteries will be able to recharged to 80 per cent of capacity within half an hour, using high-speed chargers at petrol stations and car parks, or in around eight hours at home. The car is expected to go on sale late next year, with a mass-market roll-out in Europe, the USA and Japan during 2012. Text your car cool The Leaf will link up with mobile phones, allowing owners to set the heater or AC running before they get in, or reset charging.

Sony has officially announced the UK launch of the new X-Series Walkman this week, the first to feature a touchscreen display, OLED screen and the built in digital noise-cancelling technology. Sony claims that the X-Series is like "having a cinema that fits neatly into any pocket, perfect for when commuting or out and about." Want to check it out for yourself? Sony has transformed a London Underground tube carriage into a luxury cinema, complete with red velvet chairs, pop corn machines and pick ‘n mix. If you fancy checking out Sony’s ‘Tube