Deep learning vs. machine learning: What’s the difference between the two?
Deep learning vs. machine learning: what's the difference between the two? We provide a simplified explanation of both AI-based technologies.
Ever wondered how lasers work? Here’s everything you need to know
How do lasers work? If you've ever been curious, we've got the facts about lasers that you've always wanted to know.
Show off your record collection with this DIY storage frame
Why hide those iconic album covers in a milk crate when you can give them the spotlight they deserve, in a sleek wood frame on the wall?
Internet services are selling water to Cape Town residents facing Day Zero
Residents of Cape Town, South Africa, will see the end of their water supply by the beginning of April. Taking advantage of the drought, online vendors are now offering water to desperate residents for a fee. But what about those who can't pay for water shipments?
Pulse adds effects to your acoustic guitar — without amps or electricity
A new music device called the Pulse promises to add real time effects like delay, distortion or reverb to your acoustic guitar.
You’ve got mail! This gadget will text you whenever you receive a letter
Mynder is a small battery-powered device that fits inside your mailbox, and sends you a text message whenever you get a mail delivery.
98 percent of construction projects go over budget. These robots could fix that
Many construction projects go over time and budget. Doxel hopes to revolutionize the industry by using on-site robots and drones to make sure that work is progressing correctly.
Nissan made some self-parking slippers to show off its clever car tech
To highlight its autonomous car features, Nissan has already developed self-driving office chairs. And now it's come up with self-parking slippers.
Facial recognition has a race problem — here’s how Gyfcat is fixing that
The makers of smart GIF search engine Gfycat were shocked to find their cutting edge facial recognition tech couldn't distinguish between Asian actors. Here's what they did.
Hunching over screens is ruining your posture — this gizmo aims to fix that
FitNeck Pro is a neck exercise device that’s designed to correct forward head posture and neck pain caused by our hunching over cell phones and laptops all day.
A new hologram generator uses a tractor beam and lasers to make 3D images
Scientists at Brigham Young University have found a way to create amazing 3D holograms in mid-air by using lasers and a tractor beam that manipulates near-invisible particles in the air.
Good luck getting out of a ticket with Ford’s A.I.-enabled police car
If built, Ford's autonomous police cruiser would recognize vehicles violating the law and use car-to-car communication to obtain the driver's license information and issue a ticket.
Wearable Android device can assess seniors’ risk of suffering a nasty fall
Developed by researchers in Spain, a smart device named FallSkip tests elderly folk to see how likely they are to suffer a fall -- and warns them.
SpaceX just fired its most powerful rocket ever. Next stop, a Tesla in space
After a long series of delays and unexpected setbacks, SpaceX successfully completed a static fire engine test for its Falcon Heavy rocket today at Pad 39A of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Control this robot kit with your voice using Alexa or Google Assistant
Thanks to new Google Assistant and Alexa integration for programmable robotics kit Ziro, you can now build a voice-controlled robot at home.
The DroNet algorithm teaches drones to navigate city streets like cars
Researchers have developed a system that allows drones to navigate autonomously through streets by teaching the drones to act more like cars and bicycles.
7 super cool tech toys we saw at the London Toy Fair 2018
We visited the 2018 London Toy Fair to find the best tech toys, put them through rigorous play tests at least once, and then rounded them up here.
The pages of this book have working circuits that teach you how electronics work
Papier Machine is a book that brings together six different electronic paper toys to help your kids better understand the world of electronics.
The most powerful acoustic tractor beam could one day levitate humans
U.K. researchers have demonstrated that it is possible to use an acoustic tractor beam to successfully levitate larger objects than has previously been possible.
DJI’s new Mavic Air drone shoots in 4K, does 43 mph, and fits in your pocket
DJI just pulled the curtain back on its new Mavic Air drone -- a pint-sized powerhouse that's not only smarter, faster, and longer-range than its predecessor; but also cheaper and easier to fly.
This tiny, self-folding robot could one day be part of a large ant-like swarm
Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a centimeter-scale self-folding robot that can assemble itself and then shimmy along the ground by vibrating.
Video Assistant Referee technology set to call the shots at World Cup 2018
Video Assistant Referee technology looks set to be used for the first time at a World Cup, helping on-field officials to call difficult decisions during Russia 2018 this summer.
CRISPR gene editing may have just become a whole lot more accurate
Researchers at McGill University in Canada may have demonstrated a breakthrough in CRISPR gene editing: repairing mutations in 90 percent of target cells.
Forget bulky controllers. ‘Electronic skin’ may make it easier to interact in VR
Researchers in Germany have created a magnetosensitive electronic skin that’s about as thin as a Band-Aid, but is capable of tracking subtle hand movements in VR.
‘Die With Me’ is a chat you can only access when your phone’s almost dead
'Die With Me' is a new chat app for iOS and Android that can only be accessed when your smartphone has less than 5 percent battery.
Pepper the robot fired from grocery store for not being up to the job
Pepper recently started work in a grocery store as part of a trial to see how a robot might benefit customers. But it seems like there's still some work to be done.
NBA star Paul George teams up with PlayStation for his new Nike signature shoe
NBA star Paul George's new Nike signature shoe reflects his love of gaming, with a light-up PlayStation logo.
The Amazon Go checkout-free grocery store opens to the public January 22
After more than a year of employee-only testing, the Amazon Go grocery store in Seattle is finally open for business.
I’m not even mad. That’s amazing! 7 brilliant, unorthodox hacks
Most of the time, hacking means brute force attacks. Not so with these unorthodox hacks for everything from drones to 3D printers.
NASA just tested the tiny nuclear reactor it could use for a Martian colony
NASA just tested a small nuclear reactor in the Nevada desert, hoping that it can be used for expeditions to the moon or even Mars.
LG unveils two patents for foldable smartphones
The future of foldable smartphones just got more interesting as LG has revealed patents that show off the future of foldable devices.
This home robot will clean your house, find your keys, then bring you a beer
Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, the Aeolis home robot uses advanced AI to become an invaluable home companion.
If tech addiction is screwing up our kids, what should tech giants be doing?
With investors asking Apple to investigate smartphone addiction, what responsibility do tech companies have to control the issue?
You can build this industrial clothes rack in a weekend. We’ll show you how
Why waste money on a crappy clothes rack from Ikea when you can build a stronger, longer-lasting, and better-looking one yourself? In this article we'll show you how to do just that.