3D-printed fingertip sensors take us one step closer to bionic humans
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a silicone pressure sensor able to be 3D-printed directly onto a person’s hand.
Researchers are using neural networks to get better at reading our minds
Researchers are using neural networks to extract more accurate information from brain scans, to get better at reading our minds.
Carnegie Mellon have developed a spray paint for turning any surface into a touchpad
Engineers at Carnegie Mellon have developed a system for turning any object or surface into a touchpad. Here's how it works.
Redux's smartphone tech delivers haptics that feel like physical buttons
Redux, a startup, has designed tiny microphones that turn a phone's screen into a high-quality speaker -- and deliver tactile touches.
Phase One now has a 100-megapixel drone monitoring the friendly skies
With new software compatibility, Phase One's two 100-megapixel cameras can now fly while integrated with the DJI M600 and M600 Pro.
Oxford students develop first synthetic, soft-tissue retina
An Oxford team has developed a synthetic, biocompatible, soft-tissue retina that is step forward for bionic implants.
This 56-minute video was constructed entirely with AI and a single photo
One artist fed a predictive algorithm a single photo and it spat out this, estimating the next frame until it created a 56-minute video.
Tiny, light-powered device sucks in polluted air, churns out hydrogen power
Researchers have developed a small device that purifies air on one side and produces hydrogen gas on the other.
Spectra electric skateboard packs self-learning AI, emergency braking
Spectra is the first board with a self-learning 3D posture control system. The more a user rides, the more it understands their preferences.
Leave your life jacket on shore and swim safely with this inflatable collar
Ploota is neck-worn device that deploys airbags, designed to keep a person’s head upright, if they’re under water for more than 30 seconds.
Parrot reimagines Bebop, Disco drones with thermal camera and 3D mapping options
Parrot is launching several "new" commercial drones without the big commercial price by modifying their existing options.
This video takes nature time lapses to a whole new realm — outer space
What's it like to zoom over the earth aboard the International Space Station? This incredible time lapse offers a glimpse.
Robot bridge inspector uses sensors and machine learning to hunt for defects
Autonomous robot is designed to inspect bridges and detect any structural damage before it can cause potential injury.
Your router’s Wi-Fi signal can be used to create a 3D holographic map of your house
Researchers can create maps of the inside of buildings using the microwave radiation of Wi-Fi signals as they bounce off people and objects.
Graphene speaker produces sound with good (non)-vibrations
Researchers in the U.K. have developed a graphene speaker, which produces sound using heat instead of vibrations.
Tesla wants to collect videos of your driving habits to make self-driving technology a reality
Tesla updated its data sharing policy to allow for video collections, all in the name of making self-driving a reality.
Why have 1 room when you can have 2? Our favorite transforming homes
In major cities, living space is often at a premium. Here are six of our favorite transforming homes designed to maximize living spaces.
Taking public transportation in San Francisco is going to get even greener
San Fran's BART system has adopted "aggressive guidelines" enabling the transportation system to buy power directly from renewable sources
Tick all the boxes with the 27 Wallyace ocean-crossing displacement yacht
Some boats are built for speed, others for luxurious, long-distance voyages. The 27 Wallyace will take six to ten guests across the Atlantic.
This artist gives broken records new life through stunning vinyl portraits
Brooklyn-based artist Greg Frederick showcases the process he uses to turn broken pieces of vinyl records into beautiful portraits.
Weekly rewind: Hydrofoil boogie boards, a 100-year-old hybrid, AI explained
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.
Sensor-filled Guardian S snakebot can even slither vertically up walls
Sarcos' Guardian S snakebot is a rugged, sensor-filled $60,000 robot that can crawl practically anywhere: even vertically up walls.
Surf's up or what? This new device shows tide and wave height and period
The WaveClock is an analog device that displays real-time ocean data like weight height, wave period, and rising or falling of the tide.
Aerix Drones is bringing miniature drone racing to your living room, front yard
This awesome kit from popular dronemaker Aerix Drones will bring miniature drone racing into your front yard.
The wind sensors on the Curiosity Rover broke — it's using pictures instead
Curiosity is not just analyzing Martian sand -- it's offering a 360-degree glimpse at what Mars' sand dunes look like.
Genetically engineered algae could provide everything from biofuel to food
Scientists at the University of California, San Diego have developed and tested safe genetically engineered algae.
U.S. Marines are testing a machine gun-wielding robot controlled by a tablet
The U.S. Marine Corp is testing a robot tank equipped with a .50-caliber machine gun for use in future battlefields.
Microsoft patent describes ’emotional’ AI that produces personalized responses
A Microsoft patent describes a new breed of AI-powered assistant that can recognize -- and respond to -- emotions.
Scientists say ‘mini-nukes’ could explain why some satellites mysteriously fail
Researchers raised a concern about small particles that could pose a big threat if they collide with orbiting spacecraft.
Pro freeskier uses a hacked GoPro device to shoot some cool aerial footage
This freeskier didn't want to splash out on a drone for aerial shots so he modified a GoPro accessory for his own unique footage.
SpaceX to start launching 4,000-plus broadband internet satellites in 2019
Potentially ideal for people in rural areas of the world, SpaceX is launching a mesh network of satellites that will provide internet service.
Scientists use stem cells to grow working inner ear parts to treat deafness
Researchers have used human stem cells to grow new functioning inner ear tissues. The work could lead to future treatment for deafness.