Illumina's new machine may bring the cost of genome sequencing to under $100
Illumina — a DNA sequencing company — unveiled a machine called the NovaSeq at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference this week.
Edit from the inside: Sixense refines MakeVR, its immersive CAD modeling platform
Sixense has finalized its platform MakeVR and made it compatible with the HTC Vive, opening it up to a much broader audience.
New $27 million fund aims to save humanity from destructive AI
The Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence Fund aims turn an analytical eye on the development of AI.
Superflex's powered clothing is designed to give the elderly their strength back
Superflex is developing “powered clothing." It's lightweight and connected clothing, equipped with electric muscles to support core movement.
‘Fitbit of alcohol’ will tell you when you’ve had too much to drink
Put the breathalyzer away! Proof is a wearable device that will tell you when you’ve had too much to drink.
Researchers invent a method for healing skin without scar tissue
Researchers have discovered a method for healing wounds without leaving behind nasty scar tissue. Coming soon to a body near you, hopefully.
What can big data determine about history by analyzing 150 years of news?
Researchers were able to detect the emergence of new technologies and subtle changes in the social and political environment from the news.
Stripping pig organs of their cells could end transplant waiting lists
A startup called Micromatrix Medical has a dream of eliminating organ transplant lists. Here's how they plan to achieve it!
MIT researchers have developed a spongelike material 10 times stronger than steel
A team of researchers at MIT have developed one of the strongest lightweight materials around -- and it's got the density of a sponge.
At CES 2017, revolutionary new technologies and products took center stage
CES 2017 stood out as one of the more revolutionary shows in recent memory. What does this say about the future of the tech industry?
As Parrot's drone sales revenue loses altitude, company announces layoffs
2016 may have been the best year yet for drone sales -- but as prices fall, Parrot is cutting a third of its drone workforce.
Forget the Batmobile, this photo mobile launches a drone, stores camera gear
Sure, this drone-launching photo mobile is only a concept -- but if it existed, we'd want one. The concept car recently won an award.
Astronomers: Two stars will collide in 2022 — and the explosion will be spectacular
Two stars may collide around 2022 and their light will increase 10,000 times to become one of the brightest objects in the night sky.
This 8-propeller monster megadrone can lift 500 pounds
The new Griff 300 is pushing the bounds of what a drone can accomplish with its monster chassis and 8-propeller design.
Watching a swarm of mini robots throw shapes is weirdly hypnotic
Researchers have developed a “large scale robot collective” capable of assembling to forming together to throw a variety of different shapes.
From bombers to bees, computer vision startup sees them all
BriefCam is a computer vision startup that's developed tools which make sifting through video as easy as searching for keywords in Word.
Tag, you're it: MyDrone packs in seven different auto-follow modes
MyDrone is entering the drone market with a quadcopter of the same name that boasts seven different auto follow modes in a foldable drone.
Square Off: Our first take
Square Off looks like a normal chess board, but what sets it apart is its ability to play and move pieces without any help.
3D-printed camera rig helps terminally ill photographer to take pictures
A 3D-printed camera rig allows a terminally-ill photographer to control the zoom and focus of his DSLR camera to keep taking pictures.
Totally rad Nerf gun prosthetic makes hands look boring in comparison
Paris and New York-based hacker collective Hackerloop has developed a working Nerf gun bionic hand -- and we couldn't be happier!
Sip in style with this NASA-approved (and expensive) zero-gravity cup
Developed for use on the International Space Station, the mugs are now available for a pretty penny through a spinoff called Spaceware.
And they shall beat their bullets into seedlings: That's the U.S. military's new ambition
The Department of Defense sent out a call for proposals looking for biodegradable bullets that contain seeds.
The Ozobot Evo is a cute, little bulbous robot that teaches kids how to program
The Ozobot Evo is a capable little robot. It's controlled via a smartphone companion app, and packs a bevy of kid-focused educational games.
Hungry worms may help scientists understand mysterious biological forces
By feeding glowing, nanoparticle-laced bacteria to worms, Stanford researchers hope to measure biological forces at play in our bodies.
Google’s Waymo shows off entirely homegrown sensor suite at Automobili-D
Waymo actually built the entire sensor suite used by its most recent test vehicles, the self-driving Pacifica minivans.
Deeper is back with a new and improved smart bike lock featuring GPS tracking
Meet the Deeper Lock, a "tech-powered bike security system" that promises to bring together a host of anti-theft features
From smart cradles to contraction trackers, CES 2017 had tons of tech for parents
Baby tech stole the show at CES with meaningful innovations that make life easier for moms, dads, and their babies. Here's the best baby tech.
Formlabs’ David Lakatos chats about robot prosthetics, future of 3D printing
We spoke with Formlab's chief product officer to learn more about what's next for Formlabs and the 3D printing industry as a whole.
Spyder’s NFC-enabled ski jacket provides real-time snow reports and local trail maps
Spyder USST ski jackets comes equipped with NFC technology that enables users to tap into real time snow reports, social media, and more.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Shock absorbing drones, smart lighting, and more
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Take care of your pool from afar with Blue by Riott
Never fear, Blue by Riott is here. Thanks to this smart pool monitor and its companion app, you can look after your pool all day every day
Sound and vision: Levoit’s latest diffuser taps more than just your sense of smell
Levoit's smart diffuser brings together sight, sound, and smell, culminating in device that can issue soothing scents, audio, and lighting.
New and improved ZBoard 2 sports safety features and four speed modes
ZBoard new and improved board has safer batteries, 50-percent brighter lights, a more powerful motor, and four speed modes.
Hyperloop One will conduct its first full-size test in a matter of months
In the next few months, Hyperloop One plans to run the world's very first full-size test in Las Vegas, the company said at CES.