Vertigo can ruin life for millions — these biofeedback headphones aim to help
Researchers have developed a special headphone-based Equivert biofeedback system that is designed to help treat vertigo. Here is how it works.
Taiga’s TS2 electric snowmobile can go from 0 to 60 in just 3 seconds
Taiga Motors' TS2 electric snowmobile is capable of reaching 60 miles-per-hour (100 kilometers-per-hour) from a standing start in just three seconds’ flat.
Welcome to ‘Sheldon County,’ where “infinite” podcast stories emerge from A.I.
The Sheldon County podcast combines computer-generated text with procedural narratives, all delivered through a synthesized voice.
Stanford’s laser tech could help self-driving cars see around blind corners
Stanford University researchers have created new laser-based imaging technology that could be used to help autonomous cars see around corners.
Meet the cannibalistic ‘cyberslug’ that just might make robots self-aware
In a recent study researchers have shown that a simulated sea slug, which they’ve taken to calling “Cyberslug,” can respond to environmental stimuli a lot like its real world counterparts.
Pizza Hut’s reheated pizza-ordering shoes come with cool new feature
Pizza Hut launched a pair of meal-ordering shoes exactly a year ago. And this week it's unveiled a new design with an all-new feature.
DJI’s Mavic Pro drone has just dropped to its lowest-ever price
DJI's Mavic Pro drone is now competing with the newer Mavic Air for sales, but a deal on Amazon currently has it on offer for $769 — cheaper than the Air.
Flippy the burger-flipping robot is now working alongside humans at CaliBurger
Flippy, the world's first burger-flipping robot, has started work at a burger joint in California, and could be employed at 50 more outlets before long.
With a neat physics trick, this desk toy levitates water droplets in midair
LeviZen is a retro-styled device crafted out of wood and aluminum that levitates water droplet using high frequency sound waves not audible to regular ears.
‘Mind-reading’ A.I. produces a description of what you’re thinking about
A new A.I. can analyze a person’s fMRI brain scans and provide a written description of what they've been looking at.
Biotech startup is creating genetically engineered ‘superblood’ to battle cancer
Rubius Therapeutics is a cutting edge biotech startup that’s creating “superblood” to treat conditions including cancer.
Watch as this hydraulic press rips through packs of playing cards
Although it totally wastes 10 packs of playing cards, there's something soothing about this video of a hydraulic press cutting through the cards.
Your future pair of Levi’s could be made by lasers
Levi Strauss is turning to laser technology to make distressed jeans via a new process that reduces the company's impact on the environment.
Drones are helping restore power to Puerto Rico
Drones are nothing new, but in Puerto Rico they are helping Duke Energy's volunteers restore downed and submerged power lines.
The world’s first floating wind farm has already exceeded expectations
A Norwegian company has flipped the switch on the first deepwater floating wind farm in the North Sea, and the results have already exceeded projections.
More than just smartphones: 5 emerging technologies from MWC 2018
Mobile World Congress isn’t all smartphones. We explored every hall and booth and found five emerging technologies that we feel have real potential.
Lego plants are going green with some help from actual plants
In an effort to increase sustainability and work towards zero waste, Lego will be switching from ABS plastics to plant-based plastic for some of its pieces.
Beware of Thanatos, the latest cyber-extortion scam
A new ransomware infection that demands payment in Bitcoin Cash is causing problems because there's no way for even its creators to decrypt it.
Can an algorithm be racist? Spotting systemic oppression in the age of Google
A new book argues that the algorithms which dominate our lives can be racist and harmful to minorities. Here's how the author suggests we change that.
Making a Spectacle: Snap may release two new versions of its smartglasses
Snap was left with hundreds of thousands of unsold Spectacles last year. Despite this, the company is reportedly releasing two new versions of the smart eyewear.
Free Pluto VR chat and messaging app for gamers enters Early Access on Steam
A new virtual reality application called Pluto hopes to become the Discourse of VR, letting gamers chat and communicate across a variety of games and experiences.
Raspad is a portable Raspberry Pi tablet for bringing creative projects to life
RasPad is a Raspberry Pi tablet that lets you start easily programming your creative projects from anywhere.
The Ray is a stretch of highway paving the way for the future of motoring
The Ray is an 18-mile section of the I-85 in Georgia that incorporates innovations in power and sustainability. Its pilot programs show that roads can multitask to help the environment.
The LineRanger robot has the dangerous job of checking live power lines
The LineRanger is a smart inspection robot designed to travel along high-voltage transmission lines looking for signs of damage.
FDA-approved robotic exoskeleton magnifies wearers’ strength tenfold
The FDA recently gave its stamp of approval to a medical robotic exoskeleton built by the Japanese company Cyberdyne, which can magnify wearers' strength.
Pedal with the energy of the sun on Kvaern’s solar-powered ebike
Powered by a stationary, solar-powered battery pack, Kvaern's latest ebike utilizes 100 percent solar energy for power, offering owners a unique way to remain off-grid while riding their electric bike.
Can a phone A.I. control a car? We hopped in a Huawei-driven Porsche and found out
Can a smartphone drive an autonmous car, and avoid an accident? Huawei wanted to demonstrate the power of the Kirin 970 and NPU AI processor inside the Mate 10 Pro, and decided to find out.
These smart sensors will tell you when your car’s tire treads are wearing thin
A startup called Tyrata has developed a sensor which can monitor the tread on car tires to let you know when they’ve gotten dangerously thin.
A genome never forgets: Scientists map DNA of past and present elephants
Researchers have sequenced the genome of 14 different species of elephant, ranging from present day animals to extinct ancestors like the woolly mammoth.
Hello, moon! The lunar surface is set to have 4G network in 2019
At long last, astronauts on the moon may have access to their very own 4G network thanks to a partnerships between a few tech giants and a team of “part-time” scientists.
Stanford students are trying to design the perfect delivery drone
Stanford University's new Aerial Robot Design course involves dreaming up concepts for delivery drones and putting them into action.
A ‘flying brain’ is going to help out on the space station this summer
CIMON the "flying brain" is heading to the International Space Station this summer to show off its A.I. smarts and assist crew members with a range of tasks.