Relaxnews Instagram said it will start testing features that let smartphone or tablet users easily buy items they find on the popular photo and video sharing service. The test slated to begin next week in the US will be tailored for Instagram applications on Apple mobile devices, according to a blog post by the Facebook-owned service. The move will …

  Dusseldorf / DPA Drivers slam on their car brakes, children want to play with it and impressed pensioners ask if it can carry their shopping; when delivery robot Robbie goes on test runs, everyone’s agog. The six-wheeled delivery robot, designed by Estonian firm Starship and about the size of a lawnmower, is being trialled in London, in two German cities …

  AP Energy-efficient upgrades can not only shrink your utility bill; they can increase the value of your home. Homebuyers are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of energy-efficient homes. In fact, they’re often willing to pay more for homes with “green” upgrades, says Sandra Adomatis, a specialist in green valuation with Adomatis Appraisal Service in Punta Gorda, Florida. Just …