San Diego goes all in, legally commits to 100 percent renewable energy by 2035
With a budding solar industry and bipartisan support in its government, the city of San Diego has enacted a plan to go 100 percent renewable energy by 2035.
The next time you want to hug your dog … just don't
According to psychologist Stanley Coren, dogs don't like being hugged, and the evidence is in the most obvious place -- the dog photos you post online.
Leka is the new smart robot for children with developmental disorders
Leka launched an Indiegogo campaign to develop a new toy for children with developmental orders, seeking to change the way youngsters learn and play.
AI participated in designing this supermodel-worn dress at the Met Gala
Thoroughly embracing the marriage of tech and fashion are IBM and Marchesa, who debuted a so-called "cognitive dress" on supermodel Karolina Kurkova.
Attack of the robot minivans: Chrysler Pacifica could be Google’s next self-driver
The Chrysler Pacifica minivan could form the basis for Google's next autonomous-car prototype, as part of an alliance between Google and Chrysler.
Make fresh tortillas in less than 2 minutes with the Flatev tortilla maker
Flatev has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its pod-based tortilla maker. Using a dough pod, you can have fresh tortillas in less than two minutes.
You can’t shoot this smart gun unless you’re wearing a special ring
Proposed smart gun technology developed by Mossberg family heir requires you to wear a ring on your finger to unlock your gun quickly and easily.
World’s most powerful rocket even more powerful than first projected
Testing reveals the SpaceX Falcon 9 and Heavy are more powerful than first thought, solidifying SpaceX's position as a leader in private space exploration.
This odor-fighting, bacteria-killing underwear is made with pure silver
Have trouble with body odor? Or perhaps you simply sweat too much? SilverTech is here to help! This silver-made underwear keeps you cool and odor-free.
Not one, but three potentially habitable planets found in our cosmic backyard
According to findings published this week in the journal Nature, a team of astronomers found three potentially life-bearing planets 40 light years away.
The United Arab Emirates wants to build a full-size artificial mountain to encourage rainfall
The United Arab Emirates wants to build a full-sized artificial mountain to encourage more rainfall in a country mostly covered by desert.
You won’t believe how far the Zapata hoverboard flies in record run
Zapata Racing is on a roll -- the company recently demoed its new Flyboard Air hoverboard, and now it has used the prototype to set a new world record for hoverboard flight.
US Coast Guard fines Washington man $100,000 for shining a powerful laser at a ferry
A Washington state man who aimed an industrial blue laser at a ferry pilot house was fined $100,000. Felony charges are pending for this repeat offender.
Get your ears 3D scanned for these earbuds to improve sleep and reduce stress
'Hearables' are a growing trend, packed with features you'd typically see in smartwatches such as step, calorie, and distancing tracking.
Prove you're human by identifying gibberish words, because computers suck at that
Humans are pretty good at knowing when a word is gibberish; computers are not. Audio CAPTCHA research takes advantage of this, and could help the blind.
Apple’s 3D Touch is so last year, Microsoft is working on something even cooler
Microsoft Research is developing pre-touch display technology that can sense the approach of your fingers in order to adapt the interface.
Watch robots go medieval on one another at the FIRST competition
The 25th annual FIRST competition culminated in a battle royale among four teams in front of a crowd of over 40,000.
Want an office like the Pied Piper’s? At least you can get the standing desk
Varidesk debuted its new heigh-adjustable Pro Desk 60 workstation on Sunday night's episode of HBO's Silicon Valley.
Behold! This cabinet transforms into a full-size, sensuously steamy sauna
Klafs makes saunas, including the S1, which extends and retracts in 20 seconds and is about the size of a closet.
This 3D brain may unlock the mysteries of language
The brain is even more complex than researchers have believed thus far. In a recent study, researchers mapped meaning across the brains of seven volunteers.
There's no need to grow gills to live in this floating villa with an underwater level
The Floating Seahorse is Dubai's latest innovative project, consisting of floating villas with underwater rooms.
Is Puma’s new robot runner faster than Usain Bolt?
Puma's BeatBot is like a lure for human greyhounds. Racing a robot seems like either a recipe for embarrassment or the best training ever.
Weekly Rewind: Mars by 2018, a tragedy at Apple, and floating houses
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.
The Neuroon Sleep Mask claims to offer a solution to jet lag
The Neuroon Sleeping Mask makes use of built-in LED lights and biometric sensors to help its wearers sleep better and beat jet lag.
99check wants to keep your kids safe with nothing more than a selfie
Meet 99check, described as "a simple utility for on-demand, selfie-based location-sharing between parents and kids."
The FCC is finally replacing old TTY tech with a Wi-Fi based solution
The FCC determined that it would replace the long-standing teletypewriter (TTY) devices that are currently with a real-time text (RTT) solution.
Don't lose your head: Doctor ready to perform first human head transplant
An Italian neurosurgeon is now preparing to perform the world's first whole head transplant. And no, it's not science fiction.
Noria is a smart air conditioner that will keep you feeling and looking cool
Branded as the "first window air conditioner designed entirely with you in mind," the minimalist Noria smart AC is now on Kickstarter.
Converse with your cat like never before with this new 3D-printed talking collar
Thanks to the the Temptations Catterbox, designed by London ad agency adam&eveDDB, your favorite feline will be able to talk back to you.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, hail me an Uber!
A San Francisco engineer posted a YouTube video demoing a touchscreen mirror he says he built. The video has over 800,000 views and Reddit is flaming.