Hanson Robotics CEO talks A.I. and Sophia, his latest humanoid robot, at CES
A.I runs amok at CES, so we sat down with one of the pioneers in the field, David Hanson of Hanson Robotics, to chat about his latest robot.
Indoor fireworks? Intel broke records with 100-drone light show at CES
Sure, previous drone light shows have numbered 1,000, but Intel brought choreographed drones indoors for a new world record.
Swallow this ingestible gas sensor to spill the secrets of your angry gut
This tiny pill-sized device is actually an ingestible gas sensor -- and it could one day help save you from gut-related irregularities.
During the Drone Rodeo at CES, the fastest pilots race for aerial supremacy
Not far from CES 2018, drone enthusiasts assemble at the Aerodrome for the annual Drone Rodeo, a showcase for innovation and skill.
Have a need for speed? Learn to race drones with Fat Shark’s 101 training kit
We headed to Drone Rodeo at CES in Las Vegas and spoke with Fat Shark, the company behind a kit which teaches you how to race drones.
Prototype Insta360 light field camera lets viewers move through the scene
Insta360 showed off a prototype camera at CES that could finally break into the realm of true VR, allowing viewers to move throughout a scene.
The PowerDolphin underwater drone is every bit as ridiculous as it sounds
PowerDolphin is a water-based drone that can record video, deliver life preservers, use sonar to map the ocean floor, and catch fish.
The Taro camera stabilizer tracks your movement to keep you in the frame
The Taro camera tripod uses smart image-recognition technology to make sure that its intended target never strays out of frame.
Check out this rooftop ski slope set for a super-green power plant in Denmark
The architect responsible for Google's stylish London HQ is also behind an ambitious project for a power plant that the public can ski down.
This bionic hand has an extra trick up its sleeve — a sense of touch
Bionic hands are all kinds of awesome, but most lack one thing: a sense of touch. Well, all except for this innovative creation, that is.
Could this $10,000 scooter from Ujet be the mobility solution of the future?
Here to prove that scooters are back in vogue (maybe for good) is Ujet, who unveiled its first product, the Ujet electric scooter.
Using simple code, kids can teach the $99 Tello drone their own tricks
Tello isn't the typical cheap kid's drone -- kids can learn code by teaching it tricks, all while using several integrated safety features.
Bosch is using cameras, streetlights, and sensors to make cities more livable
Bosch wants to eliminate gridlock, pollution, and the lack of parking in big cities using smart, often cloud-based solutions.
MIT’s new ultrafine, ultrastrong fibers could make future body armor tougher
MIT researchers at MIT have developed nano fibers, which possess impressive levels of toughness, but are just billionths of a meter thick.
Whill’s new electric wheelchair is fast, light, portable, and available now
Power mobility device maker Whill is kicking CES 2018 off in style with the debut of its stylish new Model Ci electric wheelchair
Bad Karma: GoPro will exit the drone market, cut more than 250 jobs
GoPro will exit the drone market this year to focus on its core products and new innovations, while cutting the price of the Hero6 Black to $400.
Intel RealSense Depth Camera D415 & D435 review
Intel has entered the premium-webcam arena with an unusual offering, the RealSense D415 and D435 cameras — but there’s more to these cams than meets the eye.
The ‘world’s biggest wind farm’ could send power to as many as five countries
A Dutch energy firm is trying to gather support for what would be the world's biggest wind farm, operated from an artificial island.
Ripple’s XRP saw the strongest growth of any cryptocurrency in 2017
Ripple has surpassed Ethereum to become the world's second most valuable cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization.
This three-year time-lapse of Seattle is like a real-life Sim City game
A Google engineer used images of Seattle captured from the Space Needle webcam to create a fast-paced look at the city's explosive growth.
RightEye EyeQ uses eye tracking to test for vision problems, brain injuries
RightEye EyeQ is a portable, automated eye-tracking test that leads to faster analysis and diagnosis of vision problems and brain injuries.
Hundreds of robot realtors are helping Bay Area renters find new homes
The Silicon Valley property management startup Zenplace wants to streamline the rental process with AI learning and robot realtor home tours.
XRP’s value rises amid rumors that Western Union may adopt the blockchain
Rumors that money transfer giant Western Union is considering adopting XRP saw the cryptocurrency rise in value.
Did the Curiosity Rover just discover evidence of alien fossils on Mars?
A tiny formation in a Martian rock photographed by the Curiosity Rover may finally answer the question if there was once life on Mars.
CES 2018 will have an extra focus on smart cities and the impact of IoT
Smart Cities technology is front and center at this year's CES, including subjects like smart transportation and smart energy.
Nuance to display latest A.I.-based features for car connectivity at CES
Award-winning developer, Nuance, will display latest AI-based features for smart car connectivity at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
Volkswagen Group to collaborate with self-driving firm Aurora Innovation
Volkswagen Group just announced a new strategic collaboration with self-driving firm Aurora Innovation to advance autonomous driving tech.
Computers saw Jesus, graffiti, and selfies in this art, and critics were floored
From IBM Watson’s conservative approach to Microsoft Azure’s avant-garde analysis, it seems that machine learning can say a lot about art.
At long last, researchers develop a wearable fit for plants
Engineers have developed a wearable for plants, allowing growers to measure how their crops use water and hopefully make them more efficient.
Our latest weapon in the fight to save dying coral reefs is … a concrete pod?
Coral reefs are degrading around the world. Marine ecology group Secore International has a smart way to help change that.
A.I.-powered guitar gadget ‘hears’ what you play, backs you up in real time
OneManBand is a smart guitar device that 'listens' to what you’re playing, adapts to it, and then generates a real-time backup track.
XYZprinting’s da Vinci Nano is a cute plug-and-play 3D printer for the masses
XYZprinting is using CES 2018 to announce three new products. We're particularly excited about the $229 da Vinci Nano 3D printer.
The Populele is a gamified smart ukulele that promises to make music (more) fun
Of the many legions of smart devices that will be making their debut at CES 2018, few are likely to be as smile-inducing as the Populele.