Robot 'row bots' help scientists determine the most efficient way to row a boat
Scientists from Paris' Laboratory of Hydrodynamics (LadHyX) have used a crew of robot rowers to figure out the math of rowing efficiently.
Translate One2One is an earpiece that can translate languages in seconds
Using IBM Watson technology, Lingmo's Translate One2One can translate up to nine languages without an internet or bluetooth connection.
Artist re-creates the birthplace of artificial intelligence
The room is a replica of the offices of two computer scientists who created the first artificial intelligence program over fifty years ago.
Wearable system with 3D camera makes visually impaired people more mobile
Researchers at MIT have developed a wearable device designed to help users with visual impairments more easily navigate their surroundings.
Awesome 3D-printed holographic display lets you play 'Snake' in 3 dimensions
Looking to put your maker skills to the test? Try building a 3D holographic display and then using it to play the phone classic, Snake.
Move over, quadcopters! A hexacopter could be the most versatile drone yet
Students from Switzerland have developed a hexacopter with six individually tiltable axes -- offering a massive 12 degrees of freedom.
Scientists use a supercomputer to build a simulation of the known universe
Researchers at the University of Zurich in Switzerland have used a supercomputer to create a simulation of the entire known universe.
This bread from Bake In Space will literally be out of this world
Carbs are already our best friends, but a new kind of bread could be out of this world. We're talking about an experiment - "Bake In Space,"
Space oddity: Flatworm sent into orbit returns to Earth with an extra head
Scientists sent two sets of flatworms to the ISS. When they returned, researchers realized space can do freaky things to flatworms.
LittleBits Code Kit review
Smart design and quality materials mean the Code Kit is sure to delight the young tinkerer in your life -- though it's a bit pricey.
Toyota is researching heart-monitoring cars that could prevent crashes
Toyota is looking to embed technology into cars that can predict drivers' medical emergencies and bring the vehicle to a quick and safe stop.
Take your bike game to a higher gear with these 8 epic cycling gadgets
There are hundreds of gadgets geared toward the avid cyclist. From a Bluetooth speaker to a smart helmet, here are eight of our favorites.
We could be closer than ever to regenerating skin for burn victims
In initial experiments, Salt Lake City-based PolarityTED has successfully regenerated skin in pigs with burns and abrasions
With its ‘Beyond’ initiative, Audi wants to be a thought leader in AI
For the past two years, Audi has been developing a network of thought leaders to discuss the social and ethical implications of AI.
If you need an extra hand (or two), these wearable limbs can help you out
Dubbed MetaLimbs, the device is controlled with a user's feet and knees, enabling them to move its arms around and even grasp objects.
Sanlorenzo’s SX88 yacht is designed for people who like open-space living
Breaking from yacht design with defined lounges, entertaining, and dining areas, Sanlorenzo's SX88's top decks have open spaces and views.
Like a robot jigsaw puzzle, modular bots snap together to carry out tasks
This modular origami robot project involves triangular bots which snap together to create different shapes to carry out a range of tasks.
It sounds impossible, but physicists created a magnet that is one atom thick
Scientists at the University of Washington and MIT have developed the world's thinnest ever magnet, that's just one atom thick.
Weekly Rewind: AI predicts your death, Britney gets hacked, NASA’s new Mars Rover
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.
With a hybrid gas/electric motor, Surefly is like a flying Prius (but way cooler)
Dozens of companies are competing to be the first functioning air taxi firm. And this hybrid quadcopter from Workhorse looks rather promising.
New ‘synthetic tongue’ can best whisky sommeliers at guessing your Scotch
Scientists have developed a “synthetic tongue” that uses 22 different fluorescent dyes to accurately distinguish between different whiskies.
Biodegradable microbeads are here to (hopefully) cut down on ocean pollution
Scientists have developed biodegradable microbeads, designed to replace the harmful plastic ones that clog up our oceans.
Self-navigating cargo ships are coming to an ocean near you
More companies are becoming interested in building self-navigating cargo ships, with several Japanese shipping firms now working on a design.
Shooting 360-degree video with a GoPro is about to get epic with Fusion camera
GoPro Fusion is an in-development 360 camera that shoots in 5.2K resolution, and the company is looking for creatives to build content.
Tap any location and this interactive globe will display photos you took there
Forget Flickr, this cool, Arduino-powered DIY globe offers a new, fun way to look through your vacation snaps.
Shocking discovery shows that zapping your brain can boost creativity
Need to make someone more creative? How about zapping their brain with an electric current? That's the conclusion of a new experiment.
This 19th-century ‘dandy horse’ throwback bike is a hipster’s dream come true
If you are a 2017 hipster in search of the ultimate mode of transportation, check out this tech-upgraded precursor to the bicycle.
AI may beat humans at everything in 45 years, experts predict
When will AI surpass human capabilities? A new survey draws on the expertise of 352 leading AI researchers to make an educated guess.
United Nations summit seeks to save humanity with artificial intelligence
By the end of the conference, the organizers hope to establish recommendations on how best to develop and deploy AI for the good of all.
The quantified kid: Wearables for children are on the rise, for better and worse
Kid-focused wearable tech is here and full of cutting edge smarts. The question is whether we're ready for it yet.
Check out this apartment with ‘robotic furniture,’ and walls that move
Ori Systems' robotic furniture is about to hit the market. Perfect for small apartments, the ingenious design moves about to free up space.