Alphabet's air traffic control can pave the way for proper drone deliveries
If we're ever to live in a world where drones deliver stuff, we're going to need a system to manage the skies. Alphabet is building one.
Here’s a stylish pollution mask city dwellers might actually want to wear
If you're looking for a pollution mask that's both stylish and effective, here's one you might want to consider.
Tallest all-wood building in the U.S. approved for construction
Wood is becoming an attractive option for developers. A firm in Oregon is set to build the tallest all-wood building in the United States.
Adversarial robots use game theory to improve at grabbing objects
Using game theory to train robots to be adversarial to one another can help them develop more robust skills. Here's how.
The bedbugs won’t bite thanks to this smart IoT track-and-trap device
The Automated Insect Monitoring System attracts insects in your bed, then traps them, and sends you the photos to prove it.
Gotta catch ’em all? Not with Biem, the first app-based STD testing service
Hailed as the “world’s first virtual sexual health practice,” Biem is a mobile app that lets people get tested for STDs from their own home.
By scanning CT scans, this AI can predict who will die in the next 5 years
Scientists have created an AI that's able to look at the CT scans of patients, and predict whether they'll live through the next five years.
Liter of Light uses plastic bottles to make lights in developing communities
Don't just recycle that old plastic bottle -- turn it into a lantern. At least, that's what the folks over at Liter of Light are doing.
Custom 3D-printed popsicles may be the best use of technology, ever
Pixsweet is an innovative tech-savvy foodie startup that lets users design their own 3D-printed frozen popsicles.
MIT and Harvard's biosensing tattoos will change color when you're dehydrated
A collaboration between MIT and Harvard Medical School, these biosensing tattoos change color according to changes in the body's metabolism.
Airstream’s Interstate Grand Tour EXT is the ultimate self-contained luxury van
For cross-country travel or a luxury alternative to condo living, Airstream's Interstate Grand Tour EXT has features that will make you smile.
World's first battery-free pacemaker gets its power from microwaves
Researchers have created the internal components for a battery-free pacemaker, designed to be inserted directly into the heart.
Ingenious RC lawn mower lets you trim your grass without leaving your chair
This remote control lawnmower lets you keep your yard looking great with no more physical effort than operating a joystick.
Gesture-recognition system can translate sign language into text — and back again
This smart machine translation tech is capable of turning sign language into text, and text into sign language, automatically.
Astronomers just discovered a huge planet that’s hotter than most stars
Dubbed KELT-9b, the planet is a gas giant that's nearly three times the size of Jupiter and tidally locked to its host star.
Hands on with Cozmo, the little AI robot that could
Anki's new Cozmo robot is powered by AI, and it's surprisingly capable ... but not consistently. We put it to the test.
This backpack doubles as a briefcase, and is immune to thieves
If you're looking for a briefcase-backpack combo that offers real security for your stuff, the Bobby Bizz bag may be of interest.
Space station captures Dragon capsule for second time, making history
SpaceX's uncrewed Dragon capsule made history on Monday as it became the company's first spacecraft to reconnect with the space station.
Google’s Street View cars are now measuring pollution, and here’s the first map
Google's Street View cars aren't just taking photos on their travels. Some are also gathering pollution data in a bid to help the environment.
Human faces can be accurately recreated from monkey brain signals
Researchers have demonstrated that it is possible to recreate images of human faces based on the monitoring of macaque monkey brain cells.
Walmart’s new VR training program sounds like a bad ‘Black Mirror’ episode
Walmart has announced that its 200 “Walmart Academy” training centers will be using virtual reality training by the end of the year.
Scientists need you to play classic Atari games, teach their AI new tricks
Looking for some dream homework? You can help make this AI smarter by playing classic Atari games so it can learn from your mad skills.
Physicians try to determine how astronauts will handle outer space medical emergencies
Experts are discussing and preparing for outer space medical emergencies at this year’s Euroanaesthesia Congress in Geneva.
Can’t afford the DJI Inspire? Win one in this aerial video contest
SkyPixel's first contest of 2017 is offering drone enthusiasts the chance to win a $15,000 prize package including a DJI Inspire 2.
Huge collection of Carl Sagan’s personal correspondence up for auction
Hundreds of documents from Carl Sagan's office are being auctioned off by RR Auction with an estimated sale price of $3,000.
Will the future of electric vehicles include instantly rechargeable batteries?
We may in time be driving cars powered by "instantly rechargeable" batteries considered safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly.
Conductive ‘Electro Dough’ is a must-have toy for any young engineer
The latest product from startup Tech Will Save Us aims to show kids how the magic of electricity can bring their wildest creations to life.
These robotic shorts will improve your running performance
Researchers in the U.S. have created a lightweight exosuit capable of making the wearer run faster by applying force to their legs.
SoftBank joins forces with startup to launch an Echo-like smart speaker
SoftBank wants to get in the smart speaker game. The telecom giant has partnered with a startup to launch it before the end of the year.
Toyota has its eye on the sky as it backs ambitious flying car project
Toyota is showing in an interest in flying cars after it backed a local group of engineers currently developing their own dual-use vehicle.
Get to the cool ocean play areas quicker than the other guy with the Aeroboat S6
Aeroboat's Roll-Royce-powered high-performance S6 yacht cruises in luxury and distinct design with sweeping stairways and a tender garage.
SpaceX triumphs with its first-ever launch of a recycled cargo ship
SpaceX chalked up another success on Saturday with its first-ever launch of a recycled cargo ship. The Dragon capsule is heading to the ISS.