Telescope accessory for iPhone 5/5s costs slightly less than a trip to the moon

Thanko, known for gadget curiosities like USB staplers and USB-powered allergy masks, has another interesting product in store – a telescope designed for the Apple iPhone. It can be used with naked eyes but put on an iPhone 5 or 5s and you get 100x magnification so you can play astronomer.

Google reveals its self-driving car

Google first announced its plans in 2010 to make a self-driving car that, well, drives itself around and the passengers just have to sit and enjoy the ride without worrying about driving the vehicle. After years in development, Google has revealed an early version of its prototype vehicle.

Apple looking to ban sale of Samsung products

 Early-May trial verdict found Samsung infringed three Apple mobile patents. Apple wants gadgets using the features banned.

Microsoft cautions against Windows XP hack

Microsoft is warning XP users to steer clear of a hack that installs security updates despite the recent end of support for the aged OS.