Truly driverless cars could soon be hitting public roads in California
California, the largest car market in the U.S., says that it plans to allow autonomous cars take to public roads with no backup human driver
Who says drones have to be land- or air-based? Norway is testing autonomous boats
In Norway's Trondheim Fjord, you can now find a testing site for water-based drones. A number of major companies are exploring the tech.
PassivDom makes totally autonomous homes capable of withstanding zombies
PassivDom, the maker of "the first totally autonomous house in the world," wants you to be able to enjoy an off-grid 3D-printed gadget house.
Wave-cutting SV Alpha sport yacht tops 90 miles per hour
Newcomer SV Yachts launched the SV Alpha ocean racer with a top speed of more than 90 mph with the most powerful engine configuration.
Streamline and secure your life with the Hideez Key 2, a universal key
The Hideez Key 2 is a digital identity manager that allows you to do everything from store passwords to open doors
Latch shows off its new Latch R Series, a smart access system for the modern home
The new Latch R Series from Latch is heralded as the "first smart access [system] for apartment and office building entrances and elevators."
Your fingerprint is the key to unlocking this notebook called the Lockbook
Meet the Lockbook, heralded as the world's first fingerprint-protected notebook. Biometric technology isn't just on your phone
Chowbotics and its salad-making robot Sally want to prepare your next meal for you
A company called Chowbotics Inc just raised $5 million in a Series A round of venture funding to help develop "food service robots."
Skinners barefoot running socks review
Skinners offers a radical new product as a solution for folks who like to run, walk, hike, and generally exist without traditional footwear.
Scientists use lasers to detect weapons-grade uranium from miles away
Researchers have turned Mars Rover tech towards chemical weapons, using lasers to detect weapons-grade uranium at a distance.
Weekly Rewind: Smartphones' effect on conversation, how to hide your wires, where to watch cartoons
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.
Old-school incredible: These stunning aerial photos weren’t shot from drones
The Professional Aerial Photographers Association has been shooting from the skies since before drones were a thing.
Hypar looks to hyperbolas for its innovative folding kayak
Hypar sets its foldable kayak apart with a unique hull shape that is razor sharp at the stern and wide at the bow.
Watch this damage-proof drone crumple and re-form after a crash
If your drone tumbles from a great height, chances are it's going to incur some pretty serious damage ... unless it uses some of this tech.
Meet Braeön: A new material that’s stronger than steel, more versatile than duct tape
We may have found the world’s strongest material hidden in plain site in a Kickstarter campaign for a thin polymer ribbon called Braeön.
Mark Watney wasn’t wrong: Researchers discover potatoes really can grow on Mars
Preliminary results suggest that astronauts will be able to propagate potatoes in Mars-like soil and conditions.
New antivenom nanogel neutralizes snake bites, might work for spiders & scorpions too
This new procedure could make antivenom more cheaply than conventional methods, potentially saving tens of thousands of lives a year.
DJI study suggests little risk from raising drone weight limit 4-times higher
Drones over 250 grams need to be registered with the FAA -- but a new study suggests that number is too conservative.
Airbus took the wraps off its futuristic flying car, and it’s pretty insane
Airbus showed off a model of its flying car concept at the Geneva Motor Show this week to let everyone know it's serious about the idea.
Searching for objects and locations inside video footage is getting much easier
Google has introduced a new application program interface called Cloud Video Intelligence. It uses Google's Cloud Machine Learning platform.
Are fidget toys legitimately good for your brain, or pseudoscientific snake oil?
“Fidget” isn’t a word with the most positive of connotations. But according to a number of studies, it may actually turn out to be beneficial.
Armed with NFC, the Kerv smart ring works like a contactless credit card
Heralded as the "world's first contactless payment ring," the Kerv is more than a fashion statement -- it's also tied to your bank account.
This Google algorithm can detect cancer more accurately than a human doctor
Don't look now, but a computer -- not a human -- might make your next medical diagnosis. Google has made an algorithm that detects cancer.
World's first single-atom magnet is capable of storing a single bit of data
IBM Research said on Wednesday that it created the world's smallest magnet by using a single atom from the chemical element holmium.
Apple is taking its clean energy promise to Japan and the open sea
Apple's highly anticipated new campus isn't going to be the only ambitiously green infrastructure -- there's a floating island in Japan, too.
Scientists say study indicates that green light may help relieve pain
A team of researchers think they may have found another use for green light -- as a potential pain reliever.
Social robots taught to ask for clarification when confused about a command
Researchers are working to instill social competence into robots by developing algorithms that can ask for clarification when confused.
This 3D printed door latch can be unlocked with a PIN code, yet doesn’t require electricity
A team of researchers have made a 3D-printed door handle and latch even more sophisticated by adding a PIN pad.
Oklahoma bill would let homeowners destroy drones flying over their property
Drone owners in Oklahoma may soon be forced to keep their UAVs on a short lease or risk losing them to rifle-wielding homeowners.
Want a Bugatti Chiron supercar? Dream bigger and get the matching yacht
Two 100-year old design giants, Bugatti Automobiles and Palmer Johnson Yachts designed a limited edition yacht based on the Bugatti Chiron.
Pebby the robotic toy means you'll never miss your pet when you're out
Brimming with features, Pebby is a robotic toy that lets you play with your pet from afar via your smartphone.