DJI Mavic Pro review (Updated for 2018)
With a 4K camera, 4-mile range, and a crazy rugged design, DJI’s Mavic Pro is living proof that big things really do come in small packages.
NASA’s InSight lander passes its final tests, ready for the trip to Mars
After a two-year delay, NASA's InSight lander just completed its final testing phase and will soon be on its way to the red planet. The lander will study "Marsquakes" and other seismic activity during its two-year-long mission.
Intel’s Olympic drone light show just set a world record and looked awesome
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang opened in seriously impressive fashion, with more than 1,200 Intel Shooting Star drones providing entertainment.
Science fiction’s 5 most haunting A.I. villains, ranked
We love writing about the latest advances in artificial intelligence, but, boy, does A.I. also have the potential to make for some great movie antagonists. Here are five of the best.
The Keyport is a modular multitool for your keys and Swiss army knife
Meet Keyport, a modular access device that consolidates all of your essential (or semi-essential) everyday items into a single device.
Insane in the blockchain: 15 ridiculous cryptocurrencies you’ve never heard of
Bitcoin and Ethereum are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to cryptocurrencies. You wouldn't believe how many ridiculous, silly, and downright stupid digital tokens are on the market these days. Here's a quick tour of the most outrageous ones.
From flamethrowers to brain linking, here are Elon Musk’s 5 craziest ideas
Entrepreneur and engineer Elon Musk maintains a high media profile, in part due to his off-kilter, sometimes outlandish ideas. Here are some of his craziest ideas and inventions.
Watching this A.I. program build CAD models is a peek into the future of design
Many makers now have at their disposal an artificial intelligence tools that automates the design process for 3D-printable parts without manual 3D modeling.
Amazon’s delivery drones could hitch rides on trucks to save power
Amazon is serious about its Prime Air drone delivery plan, and has a busy R&D team working on the project. But you may find its latest idea a little puzzling.
Finally, an A.I. voice assistant that doesn’t collect and monetize your data
Move over, Google Home! Step aside, Amazon Echo! Mycroft Mark II is a new Kickstarter A.I. assistant that's not only open source, it'll keep your data private too.
Klean Kanteen takes its commitment to the Earth even further with Klean Coat
If you really want to flaunt your eco-friendly credentials, check out a Klean Kanteen outfitted with the company's new Klean Coat.
Sharkskin helped Phelps swim faster — can it make drones fly better?
Researchers have turned to sharkskin to inspire designs for drones and planes to fly with better lift and less drag.
Here’s the ‘last pic’ of Starman as he motors off into outer space
There's a Starman in a Tesla Roadster on his way to Mars, and Elon Musk recently posted the final photo of this now-famous spacesuit-clad mannequin.
DJI creates no-fly zones for Winter Olympics to prevent rogue drone flights
DJI doesn't want its reputation tarnished with tales of Phantom or Mavic drones causing havoc at this month's Winter Games, and there are safety and security issues to consider, too. So the company is doing something about it.
L.L. Bean teams up with PrimaLoft, unveils first Aerogel-insulated sleeping bag
L.L. Bean teamed up with PrimaLoft to create the first Aerogel-insulated sleeping bag, boasting PrimaLoft Gold Aerogel with Cross Core insulation -- the first insulation to combine encapsulated Aerogel with fabric.
CEO takes ride in passenger drone to demonstrate that it’s safe
We first set eyes on EHang's passenger drone a couple of years ago. It's been working hard on refining its "flying taxi," and has just released a video showing it zipping along — with the boss inside.
‘It’s still tripping me out’ — Elon Musk on Starman’s space adventure
Soon after the Falcon Heavy's historic launch on February 6, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk answered reporters' questions about the mission. And a surprising number of them wanted to know more about Starman.
SpaceX nailed the Falcon Heavy launch, but didn’t quite stick the landing
Despite suffering a few minor delays caused by weather, the launch went almost perfectly. After safely delivering its payload, the rocket's first two boosters landed safely back on Earth. The fate of the third is still unclear.
The weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful wearables in the world
Not every wearable device aims for the kind of mass market appeal of the Apple Watch. Here are nine of our favorite from the weirder end of the wearable spectrum.
Japan just launched the smallest rocket to carry a satellite into space
Bigger isn't always better, at least not when it comes to breaking records. Over the weekend, Japan launched a miniature satellite by way of a modified SS-520 sounding rocket.
Hours before launch, SpaceX posts Falcon Heavy animation with Bowie soundtrack
Hours before SpaceX's Falcon Heavy embarks on its maiden mission, the company has posted a new animation showing precisely how it wants it to go.
After delays, the SpaceX Falcon Heavy is set to launch on February 6
The highly anticipated SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket "static-fire" engine test was successful, and a real launch comes next.
HP’s new 3D printers can print in full color and use multiple materials
HP has released its latest professional-grade 3D printers, the Jet Fusion 300 and 500. Available in both color and black and white models, these 3D printers are among the first to offer full color printing and the ability to print with different materials.
Shovel no more! The SnowBot Pro clears sidewalks and driveways for you
Meet the SnowBot Pro from Left Hand Robotics, a commercial-class, self-driving robot whose sole purpose is to clear the snow so you don't have to.
Drone-catching drones to bolster security at this week’s Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics is about to start in South Korea, and security officials have put in place a number of measures to deal with any rogue drones that show up.
Tesla and Australia will turn 50,000 homes into a virtual solar power plant
The state of South Australia has once again teamed up with Tesla, this time to create a network of houses installed with solar power panels and batteries to create a giant power grid.
Airbus Vahana pilotless air taxi prototype completes its first test flight
The Vahana prototype recently completed its first test flight in Oregon, marking the Airbus venture's initial steps towards an all-electric autonomous urban air taxi.
Bitcoin rises above $9,000, but can the market endure, or is it just a fad?
Bitcoin has had a rough year so far, but the cryptocurrency caught a bit of a break as the value of the coin rose to more than $9,000 today.
Elon Musk proposes name changes to his flamethrower in order to appease customs
Elon Musk's flamethrowers are selling like hot cakes, with 10,000 ordered in just a couple of days. Some customs agencies aren't happy. Luckily, Musk is willing to rename his flamethrower to something called "not a flamethrower."
A.I. perfectly predicted last year’s Super Bowl score. What happens to betting?
Last year, an artificially intelligent swarm predicted the outcome of the Super Bowl. Before that, it guessed who would win the 2016 presidential election, as well as the Kentucky Derby superfecta. If A.I. can predict these seemingly random events, what does that mean for the future of sports betting?
‘Sea Hunter,’ a drone ship with no crew, just joined the U.S. Navy fleet
After two years of testing and evaluation by DARPA and the military, command of the "Sea Hunter," an unmanned autonomous warship, has been officially passed to the U.S. Navy.
For the first time, scientists discover exoplanets in a galaxy far, far away
For the first time, astrophysicists have confirmed the existence of exoplanets beyond the Milky Way galaxy. Using a technique known as microlensing, the researchers revealed that there could be trillions of planets in a galaxy 3.8 billion light years away.
Tesla will showcase its solar tech with expansion into Home Depot stores
Tesla has big plans for renewable energy, and that extends all the way down to individual homeowners. The company will begin demonstrating its solar power panels and Powerwall batteries at Home Depot locations across the country.
Get a drone’s-eye view with these images from Skypixel’s photo contest
Ready to see the world from a new angle? The Skypixel drone photo contest is the largest of its kind and just unveiled the 2017 winners.