A drone and helicopter reportedly tangled in South Carolina. The helicopter lost.
A drone may be implicated as the cause of a recent helicopter crash in South Carolina, potentially marking the first drone-related crash of an aircraft in the U.S.
The latest weapon in the fight against potholes? Your smartphone
RoadBotics is a pothole-hating startup that has developed AI algorithms for helping monitor the conditions of roadways around the U.S.
Google’s idea for radar-based gesture control could change the remote forever
Google has filed a patent application for gesture based remote control, which could change how we interact with all of our electronic devices.
Woman climbs into X-ray machine to stay close to her bag
Well, if you had something really special inside your luggage, wouldn't you climb onto the X-ray machine to stay with it? No, probably not.
Today, A.I. helps detect tiny earthquakes. Tomorrow, it might predict the big one
In a recent study, an A.I. system was shown to be more accurate than current methods at detecting earthquakes.
Graphene on toast? Edible electronics could help shield you from food poisoning
Researchers have been lasering graphene onto food. And the results could one day let your food warn you about possible food poisoning.
These smart boots can achieve GPS-style accuracy indoors, no satellites required
Researchers at the University of Utah have created smart navigation boots that can track a wearer's location indoors, no GPS technology required.
Feast your ears on the nightmarish melodies of this Furby-powered synth organ
U.K.-based YouTuber Sam "Look Mum No Computer" Battle has created perhaps the world's weirdest instrument: A MIDI keyboard controlling an army of Furbies.
This high-tech skyscraper will be covered in vegetation
Check out this gorgeous Singapore skyscraper design that features lush vegetation not only on the outside, but on the inside, too.
Like 21st century taxidermy, 3D printing lets you freeze Fido forever
A Canadian startup is using 3D scanning and 3D printing tech for a somewhat unique business: creating miniature replica models of people's beloved pet dogs.
Poachers don’t stand a chance against these A.I.-powered camera drones
Computer scientists at the University of Southern California have developed a deep learning A.I. that is able to spot poachers in near real-time.
These $1 test strips detect fentanyl in street drugs, could curb overdoses
Researchers have shown that low-cost test strips can be used to detect fentanyl in street drugs, warning opioid abusers of its presence and potentially saving them from a fatal overdose.
Meet the Skydio R1: A portable A.I. camera drone that truly flies itself
Skydio's R1 promises to be the smartest flying 4K camera you’ve ever tried -- able to keep you in the frame at all times, while dodging any obstacles around it.
These drones could team up to lift injured soldiers off the battlefield
Georgia Tech engineers have developed a new drone-based system that involves teams of drones working together to lift wounded soldiers from the battlefield.
Harvard’s insect-inspired HAMR robot scuttles like a cockroach on meth
HAMR-F is Harvard University's new cutting-edge, insect-inspired robot that's able to scamper along the ground at an impressive speed of a little under four times its own body lengths every second.
Want your pet to age gracefully? Study finds tablet games can help
Researchers from the Clever Dog Lab at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna have devised a high-tech way to keep dogs engaged into old age.
A.I. is ready to advise us on how to best protect Earth from deadly asteroids
A new algorithm is designed to weigh up different possible solutions to the threat of a deadly asteroid heading in Earth’s direction.
UV lights in public spaces could kill airborne flu viruses on the spot
Using overhead ultraviolet lights to stop the spread of flu in its tracks? Yes, please -- and it's thanks to researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Airbus’ delivery drone takes packages to ‘parcel stations’ run by robots
Airbus is the latest to get interested in delivery drones and is now testing Skyways, a system for urban areas that's managed by robots.
Robot skiers race in PyeongChang, but they’re not at Olympic level just yet
Olympic skiers needn't be too worried yet about robots taking over their sport, at least if the first-ever robot skiing contest is anything to go by.
Amazon is reportedly designing its own A.I. chips to make Alexa respond faster
Amazon is designing its own artificial intelligence chips that would add speech recognition directly to Alexa-powered devices and allow the voice assistant to respond more quickly.
The key to next-gen 3D vision for autonomous cars is … praying mantis goggles?
Researchers may have discovered a new way to model computer vision systems -- and it's all thanks to putting tiny 3D goggles on praying mantises.
If Apple designed a scooter, it would probably look a lot like The Eagle
Apple's Jony Ive doesn’t design scooters, but if he did we’re imagining they may well be along the lines of The Eagle, a forthcoming ultra-thin carbon fiber electric scooter coming in 2020.
MIT drones navigate more effectively in crowded spaces by embracing uncertainty
It sounds counterintuitive, but MIT's new drone piloting system allows drones to fly more efficiently in crowded spaces by embracing uncertainty.
Ripple expands its domain and enters partnership with UAE Exchange
Ripple has announced that it has entered into a partnership with UAE Exchange to help facilitate international money transfers.
7 Exotic technologies that were once science fiction, but now exist in reality
It’s no big surprise that engineers and scientists working in cutting edge tech are often inspired by science fiction. Here are seven examples of sci-fi gadgets engineers helped bring to life.
Sir Patrick Stewart busts out the Shakespeare at the Sci-Tech Oscar Awards
Innovation in the art of visual effects, from animation to camera design, was recognized at the Sci-Tech Academy Awards hosted by Patrick Stewart on Saturday night.
The newest weapon for the U.S. Marine Corps is a fleet of quadcopter drones
The U.S. military has begun rolling out quadcopter drones to every squad in the Marine Corps. The new program represents a major shift in battlefield planning, as the new devices will be used for everything from surveillance mapping to wargaming exercises.
BitGrail cryptocurrency exchange loses $170 million in Nano tokens
An Italian cryptocurrency exchange, Bitgrail, has reportedly lost $170 million worth of Nano tokens. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the matter.
Adult content domains are home to half the sites using cryptomining malware
The act of cryptomining, by hijacking a user's CPU without permission to create new cryptocurrency, is expanding rapidly. The vast majority of sites containing the intrusive software are ones that offer adult content.
10 Valentine’s Day tech gifts to warm hearts with cold silicon
In need of a Valentine's Day gift for someone who prefers circuitry to chocolate? Skip the chocolates and flowers this Valentine’s Day, and go for one of these thoughtful tech gifts, for men, women, or anyone else.
SpaceX blew up its own booster rocket after it splashed down in the ocean
A booster rocket from a recent SpaceX Falcon 9 satellite launch survived a spashdown in the Atlantic ocean, leading to a potentially hazardous situation. Although an Air Force air strike was considered, the company eventually blew it up itself.
Buckle up for a thrill ride on the world’s largest Lego wooden roller coaster
Lego architect Chairudo has created a massive replica of the El Toro wooden coaster at Six Flags, complete with a camera in the front car so you can experience it yourself. The huge project took months to build using tens of thousands of Legos.
This e-skin is not only self-healing, it’s totally recyclable too
Our bionic future may not be so far away after all. Researchers have recently created an electronic skin, or e-skin, that is self-healing and totally recyclable.