Find inner peace in KFC’s internet Escape pod
Need a break from the internet but can't bring yourself to hit the "off" switch. Then climb into KFC's signal-blocking "escape pod."
Now some of London’s buses use coffee to get started each morning
Some of London's buses are chugging along the city's streets powered by a coffee-based biofuel as part of an effort to cut pollution.
The SureFly two-person drone taxi will make its maiden flight at CES 2018
Workhorse has announced that its SureFly drone taxi is set to make its manned maiden voyage at next year's CES event.
Octinion’s strawberry-picking bot is quick, nimble, and ready to replace humans
Belgian engineering company Octinion has developed a robot that's capable of picking strawberries more efficiently than humans.
Amazon Echos given to people in need to reduce demands on caregivers
Innovative trial taking place in the U.K. is giving Amazon Echos to people with learning disabilities to see if they can help.
Kevlar finds a use beyond bulletproof vests — as a cartilage replacement
As per new research from the University of Michigan, we may soon be padding the insides of our bodies with "Kevlartilage."
World’s largest aircraft tears itself apart
The aircraft wasn't supposed to break free from its mooring, but it was supposed to tear apart, or else it could've gone anywhere.
Watch NASA test the supersonic parachute for the 2020 Mars mission
In preparation for the next journey to the red planet, NASA tested a supersonic parachute deploying at nearly twice the speed of sound.
Kickstarter lets you subscribe to creators with Drip
It looks like Kickstarter is finally doing something with Drip, a crowdfunding platform the company acquired a year and a half ago.
Try these accessible tech teaching tools on your next dream golf vacation
Golfers have always loved gadgets, but now you can use the latest tech used by tour pros to help improve your game.
High-tech neuroprosthetic ‘Luke’ arm lets amputee touch and feel again
Researchers at the University of Utah attached a prosthetic hand and arm to an amputee, which he can control with his own nerve impulses.
Scientists hope their latest alien invitation won’t trigger an invasion of Earth
Researchers at METI have sent an invitation to a red dwarf system that could support life. They will be looking for a response in 25 years.
The Orbital Reflector, launching in 2018, is the world’s first space sculpture
Launching in 2018 and created by artist Trevor Paglen, the Orbital Reflector is the "first satellite to exist purely as an artistic gesture."
‘Slaughterbots’ video is a real plea from scientists to ban killer A.I. bots
The chilling video, Slaughterbots, was presented at the UN conference discussing fully autonomous weapons systems.
Apple data center in Denmark gets a new neighbor in Google
Google recently purchased a plot of land adjacent to the one Apple is planning to use as a tech center in 2019.
Visualize thousands of distant worlds in the Periodic Table of Exoplanets
Astronomers have created a useful tool to categorize the thousands of distant exoplanets we've discovered so far.
Weekly Rewind: Bill Gates’ smart city, a robo pillow, our Black Friday favorites
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Tesla Roadster pictures: Get your car porn right here
The second-generation Tesla Roadster isn't set to arrive in 2020. That said, these Tesla Roadster pictures should hold us over until then.
The Moodo scent diffuser lets you digitally adjust aromas by shouting at Alexa
Smart homes let us control everything from lighting to music. So why not scents, too? Thankfully, Moodo is here to help.
Spire’s tiny health tracker tags can smarten up your dumb clothes
Spire Health Tag is a tiny device that adheres to your clothes, and gathers data on your sleep, stress, and other assorted daily activities.
New brainwave-reading technique may unlock ‘locked-in’ patients
Brain-computer interface allows patients with locked-in syndrome to communicate answers to questions using nothing more than their thoughts.
The best accidental inventions prove sometimes it’s better not to try
Not all discoveries are the product of careful research and development. These five accidental inventions changed civilization as we know it.
Watch this human-sized robot perform a perfect backflip
Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot is now so clever it can perform a backflip of which an Olympic gymnast would be proud.
Utopia’s Skýli cabin lets the Icelandic sky in while keeping the cold out
Few regions are as rugged as Iceland's frozen north, yet Utopia's trekking cabin is purposefully built to make it a bit more bearable.
Filter promises to let you drink from almost any water source — even urine
FIXT Nomad is a water filter device that promises to let you safely drink out of any non-salt water source, including public toilets.
No room for an aquarium and a garden? Malawi compact ecosystem gives you both
Malawi is a combined garden and aquarium that consumes less space than a microwave, and is the perfect statement piece for any home.
Like your whisky straight, no color? Graphene turns aged spirit transparent
Researchers in the U.K.have created a graphene sieve that is so efficient at filtering molecules, it can even strip whisky of its color.
DJI’s limited-edition Mavic Pro will be hard to spot in winter weather
In a bid to tempt holiday shoppers looking for their first drone, DJI has launched an all-white version of its popular Mavic Pro.
Sky watchers, get your popcorn ready: A guide to the Leonid meteor shower
In the coming days, the annual Leonid meteor shower will reach peak activity. That said, here's a comprehensive guide to the celestial event.
The RipRow balance board will whip you into mountain biking shape
The RipRow is the mountain biking workout machine you never knew you wanted, but now totally need in your life.
Somnox is a robotic pillow that lulls you to sleep by ‘breathing’
Somnox is a huggable soft robotic pillow that’s designed to be the perfect sleep companion to help you get a good night’s shut-eye.
Don’t hold your breath: Tiny PocketLab sensor tells you when air quality is poor
PocketLab Air is a multi-sensor device that lets people gather and share ultra-localized information about climate change and pollution.
Hoverboard problem smolders on as more recall notices are issued
Hoverboards are back in the news after faulty units of the personal transporter caused house fires. Several models are being recalled.