These freaky VR sex dummies pose some dark questions about the future
This Central Saint Martins graduate created some disturbing VR accessories to pose questions about the impact VR porn will have on society.
Ironing robot is here to steal the job you never wanted anyway
Researchers have developed an ironing robot called TEO that's mastered the art of ensuring your shirts and trousers remain wrinkle-free.
The Nemo Rave 15 is a sleeping bag made to regulate your body temperature
The Nemo Rave 15 is a spoon-shaped sleeping bag designed with gills for heat ventilation and tons of extra features.
You wouldn’t want to meet these robot sumo wrestlers in a dark alley
You wouldn't want to get in the way of a robot sumo wrestler. Check out this compilation video showing some of their most ferocious moves.
If you can't view August's total solar eclipse, NASA has a treat for you
If you can't get to a decent spot to marvel at the total solar eclipse this summer, then NASA has something for you.
Visio is a powerful mobile image projector that could be an artist’s dream
The Visio is a mobile projector that can throw huge still images onto large outdoor surfaces, and uses slides instead of digital images.
Health-monitoring SensiVest can see through your chest and into your lungs
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is testing its SensiVest that could keep heart failure patients out of the hospital.
Bye, bye bills! Harvard’s HouseZero produces more energy than it consumes
Harvard's HouseZero project sets out to retrofit an existing home so that it produces more energy than it consumes.
DJI Spark vs Yuneec Breeze: Which portable drone should you buy?
In the world of portable drones, the DJI Spark vs Yuneec Breeze battle is one that's tough to call. Which one should you buy? Find out here
Emotion-reading doll is a somewhat creepy example of what’s possible with AI
This artificially intelligent doll uses computer vision to recognize eight different emotions in a child using facial-recognition tech.
Sony’s kid-focused robotics kit blurs the line between toy and teacher
Sony's Koov is a Lego-like platform that teaches kids the fundamentals of robotics, programming, and spatial puzzle solving.
Sphero’s new spinoff company may aim to put a butler droid in every home
Connected toy company Sphero has announced that it's spinning off a company, called Misty, dedicated to putting robots in our homes.
Google's DeepMind is expanding the scope of its healthcare effort
Google's DeepMind division is expanding its AI health program -- and its kidney disease-detecting to Musgrove Park Hospital in the U.K.
Andy Rubin-backed Meeting Owl is a smart 360 camera for the boardroom
Meeting Owl, a new 360-degree camera from Massachusetts-based startup Owl Labs, intelligently switches between speakers in a room.
Breast cancer diagnoses may be immediate with this new scanning device
A new "bowl" device will combine lasers and ultrasound to make breast cancer diagnoses easier and less painful.
JanSport’s latest backpack is basically one giant QR code
JanSport has developed a backpack that's also a kind of QR code. However, it might not be clear to other people that that's what it is.
The Flic Hub improves the already great Flic button by cutting out smartphones
Earlier this year, Shortcut Labs released the Flic smart button. Now, it's taking the idea a step further with the Flic Hub.
Disney may let guests throw Captain America’s shield at bad guys in VR
Detailed within a new patent application, a new attraction at Disney theme parks may put guests into the shoes of Marvel's Captain America.
These drones use Wi-Fi to see through brick walls
UC Santa Barbara researchers have come up with technology that lets drones see through walls -- using nothing more than a Wi-Fi signal.
Creative AI makes epic dinosaur art by cleverly arranging pictures of flowers
Australian artist Chris Rodley is using artificial intelligence (AI) to mash up a book of dinosaur pictures with a book of flower paintings.
Heart disease treatment fights health problems with … photosynthesis?
Researchers from Stanford are using photosynthesis to help deliver oxygen around the body in cases of heart blockages.
We listened to the world’s first graphene headphones, and they floored us
Ora, a Montreal-based startup, is the first to produce graphene-based headphones: The GrapheneQ. We checked them out ahead of their debut.
Neuroscience research suggests human brains think in 11 different dimensions
New neuroscience research claims that the human brain processes information in up to 11 dimensions. Really makes you think, huh?
First dual-nozzle 3D-printing pen lets you draw in three dimensions faster
The Scribbler Duo is claimed to be the world’s first dual-nozzle 3D-printing pen. And it's available for pre-order on Kickstarter right now.
VR rock climbing simulator could help people face their fear of heights
Students at the University of Washington have developed a rock climbing simulator they think could help people overcome a fear of heights.
Las Vegas is about to get its first bar where robots mix the drinks
Tipsy Robot is an upcoming Las Vegas cocktail lounge, where your drinks will be perfectly mixed by one of its expert robots bartenders.
Sweden’s Museum of Failure celebrates tech’s biggest flops
We all know history’s top products, but sometimes flops can be fondly remembered, too. That's where Sweden's Museum of Failure comes in.
Would you pay to test your pet's poop? This Californian company hopes so
A California-based company offers to analyze your pet's poop to test its microbiome. AnimalBiome has introduced DoggyBiome on Kickstarter.
Scientists to deploy ‘SnotBots’ to capture and analyze whale blow
SnotBots are custom-built, remote-controlled drones are designed to hover over pods of whales and capture snot shot out of their blowholes.
Snowboarder Austin Smith takes on vanlife in a renovated 1953 GMC firetruck
Pro snowboarder Austin Smith puts the ultimate twist on traditional vanlife, transforming a GMC fire truck into a house on wheels.
Pikaka wallet’s new anti-degaussing feature protects your magnetized cards
If you're looking to stand out and make a statement with what's in your pocket, the Pitaka may be the wallet for you.
The Flexy Paw guarantees distraction-free selfies with your dear dog
The Flexy Paw is a smartphone attachment that offers a clever way to grab a decent photo of your pet. Treats not included.
Awesome Tech You Can’t Buy Yet: Weed-killing robots, mini scuba tanks, and more
The Best Kickstarter and Indiegogo Projects combine equal parts ingenuity and inventiveness. Here's the best new ideas we've seen this week.
France believes it can transport people on driverless trains by 2023
SCNF, France's railway company responsible for managing the country's rail services, has its sights set on a driverless train.