Toyota’s latest robot can help the disabled with tasks around the home
Watch Toyota's video showing the debut outing of its Human Support Robot designed to carry out everyday tasks for those with disabilities.
SpaceX aborts rocket launch with just seconds to go
SpaceX has been having a good run recently, so the team will be feeling disappointed Sunday after it was forced to abort its latest mission.
Man arrested for delaying firefighters after flying drone over wildfire
Grounding 14 aircraft battling a massive wildfire, an Arizona man thought operating his drone in a temporary no-fly zone was a good idea.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Graphene headphones, a smarter ball for Fido
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week
Your drone may soon have to ID itself to officials while it’s in the sky
The FAA is considering implementing a system that would allow officials to ID a rogue drone from a distance, while it's still in flight.
Japan reveals its plans to send a manned mission to the moon
According to a new report from CNN, Japan is looking to put a man on the moon by 2030, perhaps putting the nation in competition with China
Bright idea? Aumi nightlight sends notifications when your phone is asleep
This smart Aumi nightlight uses its IFTTT integration to send you notifications. That could be a good thing, or a very, very bad thing.
Espin Sport Electric Bike Review
Our Espin Esport electric bike review wasn’t supposed to include crash testing, but the sturdy pedal-assist commuter held up like a champ.
Weekly rewind: A new breed of megayacht, the best iPhone photos, AI salvation
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 10 tech stories.
Meet Salto, the most hyperactive one-legged jumping robot you’ll ever see
University of California, Berkeley’s impressive Salto robot leaps around in a way that puts NBA ballplayers to shame.
Microsoft manages to cram artificial intelligence on the Raspberry Pi 3 PC board
Microsoft said its Machine Learning and Optimization group compressed artificial intelligence down so it could run on the Raspberry Pi 3.
Magnetic implants in the eye socket could help cure 'dancing eyes'
Researchers have developed a a new approach to dealing with so-called “dancing eyes” syndrome, using magnetic implants in the eyes.
Space junk is no match for NASA’s new gecko-inspired space janitor
To clean up hazardous space junk, engineers at NASA and Stanford have built a robot gripper, inspired by the gecko lizard.
The first of Elon Musk’s ‘Boring’ tunnels should be ready to go by next week
Elon Musk said on Wednesday, June 28, that work to drill a network of transportation tunnels across Los Angeles has begun in earnest.
Scientists create a circuit board that self-destructs when cooled
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have come up with a way of building a circuit board that comes apart when you stop heating it.
F.lashes is the crazy wearable tech nobody asked for, but everybody wants
Wearable tech doesn't have to mean a smartwatch. Sometimes it can mean a pair of flashing LED eyelashes. Yes, really.
Smartoo lets travelers turn their suitcase into a smart desk for their laptop
The Smartoo is a handy little desk that attaches to your suitcase — perfect for a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or even a cup of coffee.
This battery-free LED bike light uses magnets as a power source
Denmark-based Reelight has designed a new bike light using its battery-free magnet system and plans to launch it soon.
Facebook’s internet-beaming drone managed not to crash on its second outing
Facebook's internet-beaming drone suffered a crash landing at the end of its first outing, but the team has clearly improved its design.
Ingenious bandage seals up wounds without stitches, promotes scar-free healing
Move over, Steri-Strips! ClozeX is a needleless, adhesive-based wound closure device so cool we almost want a horrible arm wound to heal.
Train like an astronaut in world’s first private facility
Want to be an astronaut, but don’t work for NASA? Then book a ticket to the world's first private astronaut training venue, opening 2019.
Desktopography turns even the most cluttered desk into a smart display
People clutter their desks with mugs, books, computers, papers, and more. Desktopography is a prototype device that incorporates the clutter.
First, lab-grown reptile skin — next, mutant ninja turtles?
Scientists have engineered reptile skin, the first time skin from a non-mammal was successfully grown in the lab.
Boaty McBoatface is back with data from the ocean’s freezing abyss
Boaty McBoatface returned home with what scientists are calling unprecedented data about some of the coldest ocean waters on Earth.
Scientists are testing a Photonic Fence that fights mosquitos with lasers
The Photonic Fence uses cameras to scan for pests within 100 meters. When one is found, it shoots a laser, killing it within 25 milliseconds.
Frighteningly accurate ‘mind reading’ AI reads brain scans to guess what you’re thinking
Researchers have developed a deep learning neural network that's able to read complex thoughts based on brain scans.
How can you tell how affluent an area is? Penny does it from space
Penny is a machine learning-powered mapping tool that combines income data and satellite imagery to estimate a neighborhood's average income
Mind-blowing ultrasonic 'printer' uses lasers and high-frequency sound to assemble electronics
Neurotechnology, a Lithuanian software development company, wants to rethink 3D printing using ultrasonic particle manipulation tech.
Underwater telecommunication is hard, but engineers just made a huge breakthrough
Researchers have found a way of massively increasing the quantity of data that can be transmitted with underwater communication.
Sea anemone genes could spur advancements in regenerative medicine
A new finding by a research team studying sea anemone genes could have major implications in the field of regenerative medicine.
Carnegie Mellon’s smart projector blurs the line between physical and digital desktops
Carnegie Mellon's new smart projector concept transforms your regular work desk into a giant, responsive, interactive touchscreen.
Study shows taking photos improves visual memory — but it comes at a cost
Does taking photos help memories or hurt them? A new study suggests photographers have better visual memory, while auditory recall suffers.