How snapping a quick selfie could help identify genetic diseases
Facial recognition can do amazing things, but could it help diagnose a genetic disease simply by looking at a person’s features? This startup thinks so.
Scientists shed light on why lithium-ion batteries sometimes go boom
Scientists have used high-resolution X-ray imaging to see exactly what happens inside a lithium-ion battery when it is about to explode.
Feed it to the worms: Australian company debuts compostable coffee pods
Made of 100 percent compostable materials, the comPod Nespresso-compatible coffee capsule promises to completely biodegrade within six months.
Ikea's stretchy 3D-knitted chairs are like shoes you sit in
Ikea's 3D-knit chairs will be available in early 2017 as part of its 2017 PS Collection.
Soon you’ll be able to 3D print chewing gum in any shape or flavor you want
3D-printed confectionery is all the rage, and German company Wacker has just announced its latest addition to a growing genre: 3D-printed chewing gum.
Samsung may begin producing semiconductors for Tesla
South Korean media reports suggest that Samsung may supply semiconductors to Elon Musk's car company
Cyclists will love this elegant smartwatch that doubles as a bike computer
The Moskito is a combination smartwatch bike computer that can be worn on your wrist and transferred to a bike to track distance, speed, and more.
Amazon/Blue Origin mogul Jeff Bezos gets letter from John Glenn the day he died
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos received a letter from John Glenn on the day the astronaut died.
Track heat, light, humidity, or movement with tiny QBiq Wi-Fi-connected sensors
Ubiquitous Wi-Fi connections via small, sticky cubes makes the Internet of Everything a possibility, with QBiq task-specific sensors.
Adidas opens new flagship store in NYC — its largest one ever
The new Adidas flagship New York City store is its biggest retail location in the world.
Alexa gains conversational skill with ‘The Grand Tour’ and you’re invited
Conversational AI from PullString enables interaction between 'The Grand Tour' stars and fans with the show's Alexa skill with weekly trivia and more.
This multitool ensures you'll never go hungry while camping
The Muncher multitool features ten individual functions that are designed to make eating and meal preparation as easy as possible while camping.
Clever new speech recognition system from MIT learns language just like a newborn child
A new piece of research from MIT suggests a new technique for training speech-recognition systems -- by getting them to learn by looking at images.
Silly putty sensor is so sensitive it can register the steps of a spider
Nanotechnology experts have created a smart silly putty able to register a spider's movements walking over its surface.
Weekly Rewind: New cars in Cuba, pot in a box, a watch powered by body heat
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
How a parrot wearing aviator goggles could teach robots to fly better
Researchers are using a parrot equipped with 3D-printed goggles to learn lessons about birds in flight. The findings may improve future flying robots.
Typewriter-style computer keyboard is perfect for the steampunk fan in your life
German designer Nanoxia has unveiled its new vintage-style Ncore Retro Keyboard, which harks back to the glory days of the mechanical typewriter.
MIT’s ChainFORM robot transforms into anything from stylus to gaming joystick
MIT has built a modular robot that can change into anything from the legs of a walking robot to a haptic-feedback device to a gaming joystick.
Keep your baby safe and dry with CloudTot from DockATot
CloudTot comes complete with a breathing movement sensor, a humidity and dampness sensor, a temperature sensor, and a speaker and microphone setup.
This tiny device helps bring power to your campsite
The Thornwave Labs Inti C14 is a compact solar charging controller that can help outdoor enthusiasts to build their own portable solar charging system.
Plant a Wind Tree in your neighborhood to generate energy from low-speed wind
French startup Newwind has a different take on harvesting wind energy. Instead of huge wind farms, Newwind creates wind turbine '"trees" for urban use.
John Glenn, first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth, longtime senator, dies at 95
John Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth has passed away at the age of 95.
Earth Networks’ smart home sensor will keep tabs on all your ‘dumb’ appliances
Earth Networks, a company which operates the world’s largest lightning detection network, has an unlikely new goal: making your home appliances smarter.
Smart camera software can monitor your vital signs just by looking at you
This startup has developed smart camera tech capable of monitoring a person’s vital signs from across the room, without ever touching them.
Going once, going twice: Nazi Enigma Machine auctioned off at record price
A rare and fully operational Enigma Machine was auctioned off for a record price of $463,500 yesterday at Bonhams History of Science and Technology Sale.
See what your skin is hiding with Skintuition visualization technology
Meet Skintuition, described as a "non-invasive, non-contact way of capturing, understanding, and visualizing the secrets of our skin."
BioLite spreads holiday cheer with a limited edition camping gear kit
The BioLite Limited Edition Holiday Faves Kit features seven of the company's most popular products in a single package for $250.