BEIJING/WASHINGTON – China on Monday rejected U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's claim that it had "stolen" an American research drone, as state media said his diplomatic inexperience could spark a confrontation between the two nations. Beijing's seizure of the marine probe in international waters in the South China Sea raised already heightened tensions between the world's two largest military powers. On Sunday, after Beijing and Washington announced the drone would be returned, Trump tweeted: "We should tell China that we don't want the drone they stole back. Trump's accusation that China had stolen the drone was "not accurate," said foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying. "Imagine that you found something on the street -- you would need to first check and verify it before handing it back to someone else," she told a regular press conference. Hua said the two sides "are in smooth communication through military channels, and we believe the incident will be properly handled." She gave no further details. The Chinese military is expected to return the probe to the U.S. Navy in the South China Sea on Tuesday, a U.S. defense official said. "A U.S. destroyer will be there," the official told AFP on Monday, speaking on condition of anonymity. The Pentagon said last week a Chinese naval vessel had "unlawfully" grabbed the unmanned underwater vehicle around 50 nautical miles northwest of Subic Bay in the Philippines. China said the drone had been snatched since it might pose a safety hazard to other vessels. It also said it "strongly opposed" U.S. reconnaissance activities and had asked Washington to stop them. The U.S. said the device was collecting information on water temperatures, salinity and sea clarity. In an earlier misspelled tweet Saturday, Trump also accused Beijing of theft. "China steals United States Navy research drone in international waters?rips it out of water and takes it to China in unpresidented act," he wrote. The state-owned China Daily rejected the claim in an editorial. "What is truly amazing about this tweet, was the soon-to-be U.S. president completely misrepresented what had actually happened -- that is more dangerous than funny," it said. Trump's behavior "could easily drive China-U.S. relations into what Obama portrays as'full-conflict mode,'" it added, next to a cartoon that depicted Trump riding a bull into a china shop while U.S. businessmen looked on aghast. A separate article quoted experts as calling Trump's behavior "diplomatically inept.

Stunning Cassini image appears to show Saturn's moon Mimas crashing into its giant rings (but NASA says its just an optical illusion) Mimas is actually 28,000 miles (45,000 kilometers) away from the rings The gravitational pull of Mimas creates waves in Saturn's rings that are visible in some Cassini images The gravitational pull of Mimas creates waves in Saturn's rings that are visible in some Cassini images Saturn's moon Mimas appears to be crashing through its rings - but it's just an optical illusion. NASA's Cassini spacecraft Mimas is actually 28,000 miles (45,000 kilometers) away from the rings. Santa ISN'T sexist if he gives your daughter a doll:... From reacting to a bad gift to buying the perfect present:... Why you shouldn't feed garden birds in spring: Putting out... The biggest map of our universe yet: Chart shows billions of... BlackBerry sets its sights on self driving cars: Firm... What is REALLY going on in North Korea? Santa ISN'T sexist if he gives your daughter a doll:... From reacting to a bad gift to buying the perfect present:... Why you shouldn't feed garden birds in spring: Putting out...

How safe is your fitness tracker? Devices like the Fitbit, Samsung Gear, Microsoft Band and Jawbone are becoming increasingly popular among fitness fanatics. But a new report has warned companies could be feeding users' personal information to private healthcare and insurance companies The new report was released by researchers at American University and the Center for Digital Democracy in Washington. BlackBerry sets its sights on self driving cars: Firm... From reacting to a bad gift to buying the perfect present:... Move over Skype: Facebook trials group audio calls for... Terrifying 13ft Avatar robot takes its first steps:... BlackBerry sets its sights on self driving cars: Firm... From reacting to a bad gift to buying the perfect present:... Move over Skype: Facebook trials group audio calls for... Terrifying 13ft Avatar robot takes its first steps:... Identify theft, data leaks, discrimination from employers and increasing insurance costs are just some of the fallout predicted from the rise of wearable technology. At over seven feet tall, is Freddy Britain's biggest dog?

Building the AI'butler' is Zuckerberg's personal challenge for 2016 The 31-year-old said: 'You can think of it kind of like J.A.R.V.I.S in Iron Man' His plans include teaching the assistant to let friends into his home by looking at their faces when they ring the doorbell, for example Building the AI'butler' is Zuckerberg's personal challenge for 2016 The 31-year-old said: 'You can think of it kind of like J.A.R.V.I.S in Iron Man' The AI is able to do everything from recognise friend's faces at the door to work out who is asking it questions - and Zuckerberg said he's even connected up a 1950s toaster and a t-shirt cannon to it. Watch as Nasa shake tests the Orion capsule that could take... Airlines add'fire containment bags' for overheating phones... Google and Facebook to install giant 8,000-mile internet... EXCLUSIVE: Royal Navy trials robot spy boats that can scour... Watch as Nasa shake tests the Orion capsule that could take... Airlines add'fire containment bags' for overheating phones... Google and Facebook to install giant 8,000-mile internet... EXCLUSIVE: Royal Navy trials robot spy boats that can scour... Zuckerberg also programmed the system to play music. Zuckerberg's daughter, Max is also able to use the AI to play. The project is modelled on the J.A.R.V.I.S. stands for (Just A Rather Very Intelligent System) system used by Tony Stark in the Iron Man films. 'I'll do in a heartbeat if Bettany gets paid and donates it to a cause of Cumberbatch's choosing...that's the right kind of STRANGE!' the Iron Man actor responded.

Sex bots could KILL: Experts warn owners'risk over-exertion' as 40% of men admit they would use one Study found that 40% of men said they'd buy a sex robot now or within 5 years The researchers surveyed 263 heterosexual men between ages 18 and 67 But, experts have warned they could cause humans to over-exert themselves Study found that 40% of men said they'd buy a sex robot now or within 5 years Nearly half of men could see themselves buying a sex robot in the near future. But, if they aren't careful, the tireless robots could push their human lovers over the edge, experts have warned. Is the treatment for woodworm the secret of why the £36... How many dots do YOU see? Try the'blind spot' optical... How safe is your fitness tracker? Hackers could steal your... Elon Musk's plan to tackle traffic: Billionaire says he'll... Is the treatment for woodworm the secret of why the £36... How many dots do YOU see?

Hundreds of millions of people around the world suffer from visual impairment. A new program from Microsoft utilizes machine learning techniques and artificial intelligence to help diagnose and treat the condition, according to a report from Mashable. Earlier this year, Microsoft teamed with the not-for-profit LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in India, which provided the computing giant with access to more than one million anonymized medical records. Those records were tossed into Microsoft's cloud-based machine learning program and processed. The data gave Microsoft the ability to look through and analyze a wide range of procedures, providing a better understanding as to why a certain operation is chosen and the results of different surgeries for the eye patients.

It's been a rough year for Imagination Technologies. The CEO resigned in February, layoffs followed in the next month, and the cloud of a takeover hung over the company with rumored negotiations to purchase the company. The company is best known as a provider of PowerVR GPUs for Apple's iPhone and the MIPS CPU architecture, which competes with Intel's X86 and ARM. Imagination has its eyes set on a strong 2017 by taking an approach much like Intel did last year and refocusing on areas of growth, which include graphics and the internet of things. Imagination next year will release new PowerVR and MIPS chip designs, with the goal of driving growth in those areas.

The Canadian firm is set to invest C$100 million ($75 million) in a new autonomous vehicle-testing hub over several years, the company's chief executive said on Monday, marking a change of direction for the smartphone pioneer. Apple is said to have taken the unusual step of working on its car software far away from its California HQ. QNX, which was bought out by Blackberry in 2010, is known for producing car software. What is REALLY going on in North Korea? 'Explosion' thought... From reacting to a bad gift to buying the perfect present:... Facebook Messenger FINALLY unveils group video calls that... Look up! FOUR asteroids are set to make a'close approach'... What is REALLY going on in North Korea?

Professor Viren Swami, a social psychology expert explains the five things you need to know about giving and receiving gifts He says the best presents are'giver-centric' rather than'recipient-centric' If you're given a present you don't like, the best way to diffuse the situation is just to say'thank you' even if you don't mean it He says the best presents are'giver-centric' rather than'recipient-centric' If you're given a present you don't like, the best way to diffuse the situation is just to say'thank you' even if you don't mean it We've all been there - you excitedly tear into a present, only to be met with yet another pair of socks. But what is the best way to react to a gift you really don't want? Police trial'Big Brother' AI system that is so powerful it... Virtual dating simulator that teaches men how to pick up... Terrifying 13ft Avatar robot takes its first steps:... Santa ISN'T sexist if he gives your daughter a doll:... Police trial'Big Brother' AI system that is so powerful it... Virtual dating simulator that teaches men how to pick up... Terrifying 13ft Avatar robot takes its first steps:... Santa ISN'T sexist if he gives your daughter a doll:... In a series of studies, researchers found that most people think recipient-centric gifts are preferred. Surprise gifts aren't always a good idea, especially if its not on their wish list But something less physical, such as tickets to a show, could bring more enjoyment in the long term Socially responsible gifts, such as charity donations in someone's name, may not leave someone feeling'warm' towards you Practical gifts can be great because the receiver will get use out of them Put yourself in the person's shoes and think about what they might get out of a gift in the long term Surprise gifts aren't always a good idea, especially if its not on their wish list Socially responsible gifts, such as charity donations in someone's name, may not leave someone feeling'warm' towards you Put yourself in the person's shoes and think about what they might get out of a gift in the long term If you do receive a poor gift, one way of defusing the situation is simply to say'thank you' (stock image) Christmas is culturally perceived as a time of giving and spending more of one's income on others, which is associated with greater levels of happiness than spending money on oneself At over seven feet tall, is Freddy Britain's biggest dog?

Cars are increasingly generating more and more data as they become ever more connected and empowered by smart, Internet of Things technology. The need to capitalize on this data is forcing auto manufacturers to rethink their data strategies. Thanks to modern telemetry, vehicles have been gathering and transmitting data on how they are used for several decades. But the real explosion in data volume is down to customer data available from the applications and services available to today's motorists. The generally accepted definition of a "connected car" is a vehicle which can access online information and use it to assist in the maintenance and operation of the vehicle, as well as enhance the comfort and convenience of drivers and passengers.