Researchers built an artificial hand so agile and graceful, it’s lifelike
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed an artificial hand that may be the most sophisticated yet.
Can this startup revolutionize the trucking industry with an eco-friendly semi?
The Nikola One relies on a CNG-powered turbine to generate electricity when the battery packs run low.
Google’s new iOS keyboard is the only one you’ll ever need to download
Google wants you to search on Google more. That's why the company has unveiled Gboard, an iOS keyboard that lets you run Google searches.
Due to an unexpected energy surplus, Germany paid citizens to consume power last weekend
Clear skies and strong winds helped Germany produce 87 percent of the country's energy needs from renewable sources on Sunday.
A college professor used an AI teaching assistant for months, but his students didn't notice
A professor at Georgia Tech fooled his students by using a robot as a teaching assistant for his Knowledge-based Artificial Intelligence Class
Freshdy layers perforated plastic to boost the shelf life of food
Freshdy claims to be a revolutionary food storage product, but you can't actually get one by supporting its Kickstarter campaign.
Not sure a tattoo is for you? Ephemeral ink lasts a year then disappears
By using smaller ink molecules than normal tattoo ink, but encapsulating them in a larger structure, startup Ephemeral designed tattoo ink good for a year.
Look out, Amazon! Nest open-sources OpenThread to snag more IoT partners
It seems as though Nest is hoping to build a Nest-led smart home ecosystem -- the company has just open-sourced its Thread framework.
CERN's 'Infinity machine' is one of the most precise measurement devices in the world
The European Organization for Nuclear Research have turned to infinity to solve some of physic’s biggest problems, and built an infinity machine to help.
Exxon has a plan to capture carbon emissions, then use them to create energy
ExxonMobil and FuelCell Energy have teamed together to tackle fossil fuel-fired carbon emissions by building a device that capture and stores carbon.
Making the trip three times faster than cars, DHL drones tested in mountainous area
DHL's Parcelcopter delivery drones make deliveries more than three times faster than cars in tests in the Bavarian mountains. The delivery range is 5 miles.
Energy Department launches podcast, and chances are you’ll enjoy it, learn something
Move over, NPR, the Energy Department is now creating audio shows on demand, and in all seriousness, this one is pretty good.
Eric the Robot could soon be brought back to life via a Kickstarter campaign
A new Kickstarter campaign wants to rebuild Eric, the very first automaton to emerge from the U.K.
Brazen Kickstarter scammer promised a $100 3D printer, built a house with funds
A Kickstarter that raised more than $600,000 is telling its backers they're out of money after being spent building a house in Saskatchewan.
Huawei presents ‘the scary index’: how smartphones may lead to life after death
Huawei President Kevin Ho used the opening keynote to the Consumer Technology Association's CES Asia 2016 event to discuss the smartphone of the future.
Carry your own drive-in theater with this collapsible, car-mounted movie screen
Salt Lake City-based Hitch Theaters wants to turn the hitch of your truck into a portable drive-in. All you need is the movie, the popcorn, and a date.
Think the Raspberry Pi is underpowered? Here’s 10 projects that prove you wrong
The Raspberry Pi is an amazing device. Check out some of our favorite Pi projects out there, whether you want to create a game console or virtual rhino.
Lillium promises an electric vertical take-off personal jet by 2018
The Lilium Jet, planned for first sales in 2018, will be a two-seat, consumer jet aircraft with VTOL capabilities and a 300-mile range.
Next-gen clean water filter finally compact enough for the home
WaterO is offering a brand new water to filter your water, without the need for a bulky or costly installation and it's smart too.
Despite 540-to-1 odds, a swarm AI system correctly predicted the Kentucky Derby ‘superfecta’
Swarm AI, which uses insect-inspired cooperation to help groups of humans make decisions, has correctly predicted the Kentucky Derby winners.
Souvenyr analyzes your thousands of photos to track down the best shots
With all the cameras we have access to, it can be easy to take thousands of photos at a time. Souvenyr can go through those photos and pick the best.
Captain America superfan created an electromagnet shield that bounces back
A Captain America fan and Hacksmith tinkerer created an electromagnetic shield that bounces back to his arm, just like Steve Rogers' shield in the movies.
One-of-a-kind electric ‘cycle cam’ bike helped film Deadpool’s flashiest scenes
A one of a kind 'cycle cam' mounted on a ZF9 electric motorcycle helped film some of Deadpool's most exciting motorcycle chase scenes.
Get amped! The Ampple protective case triples your iPad’s volume
If you take your iPad out a lot and struggle to get a decent volume, Ampple may be for you. Ampple is a case for your iPad that has built-in speakers.
Withings’ Go fitness tracker costs just $80, and you can buy one online now
Meet the Withings Go, a surprisingly affordable fitness tracker with an E Ink multi-screen display that is perpetually turned on.
MIT researcher’s artificial skin will make you look 10 years younger
A team of MIT scientists have developed an artificial skin that'll shave years off your life by reducing wrinkles and removing the bags under your eyes.