Bikesharing has existed for a century, but tech is making it massive
Bicycle sharing programs have been around for decades, but have always been plagued by theft and vandalism problems. Now with phone-based apps and GPS tracking, bikeshare systems can provide ready human-powered transportation with accountability.
Watch a hybrid drone break records by hovering for more than four hours
Quaternium's Hybrix.20 fuel-electric quadcopter just broke drone flight records by staying aloft for a massive four hours, 40 minutes.
Thanks to renewable energy, German factories got paid to use power last weekend
Having too much electricity is sometimes a problem for Germany, where fluctuation in wind and solar power can drive the price below zero.
Obsessive selfie-taking could point to underlying mental health issues
After a hoax coined the phrase "selfitis," researchers are beginning to look into the effects of selfie-taking on mental health.
No batteries. No wires. No friction. These bike lights are powered by physics
Now available on Kickstarter, these amazing smart bicycle lights promise to work via a completely contactless dynamo-powered battery.
New disease-finding electronic nose sniffs poop so scientists don’t have to
Your physician may soon have impressive new tech for diagnosing colon-related illnesses. The secret? An electronic nose to sniff your stool.
Free vending machines for homeless people are coming to the U.S. in 2018
A charity in the U.K. is trying to help homeless people by trialling vending machines that dispense essential items like food and clothing.
This self-driving delivery robot uses facial recognition to unlock the goodies
A new wheel-based delivery robot called YAPE uses facial recognition technology to enable the customer to get at the goodies.
Forget lithium-ion — this graphene-based power pack recharges insanely fast
The world’s first portable USB-C power bank which works using graphene-based composite packs will recharge in just 20 minutes.
As sea levels rise, researchers use A.I. to monitor urban flooding
Researchers have shown how a technological trifecta — A.I., social media, and crowdsourced citizen science — can help monitor urban flooding.
Charge your phone from three feet away with the new WattUp from Energous
The new WattUp from Energous is said to be able to charge your devices from up to three feet away. No word yet on price or availability.
Helli helmet automatically calls an ambulance if you crash your motorcycle
Helli is a smart motorcycle helmet that promises to call an ambulance for you if you're involved in a crash.
The next thing for treating Parkinson’s symptoms could be … laser shoes?
It may sound unlikely, but special shoes equipped with laser pointer guides can help patients with Parkinson's disease to get moving ahead.
World’s largest amphibious plane takes maiden flight (but stays clear of water)
The world's largest amphibious airplane has successfully completed its maiden flight, though it stayed well clear of water.
Rest in pieces: The biggest tech demises of 2017
Here are nine examples of once-promising tech products or companies that sadly won't be seeing the light of 2018.
Year in review: The best crowdfunding projects of 2017
What were some of our favorite crowdfunding projects to grace Indiegogo and Kickstarter over the course of 2017? We're glad you asked!
With $40 million, you could book a trip to a luxury hotel on the ISS
Russia is looking to build a luxury hotel in outer space, slated to be stationed on the International Space Station
Mekamon review
Ever wondered what it’s like to control a four-legged robot and fight augmented reality battles in your living room? Check out Mekamon .
Tokyo 2020 Olympics could deploy facial-recognition tech on a huge scale
Organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are reported to be considering the use of facial recognition technology in a bid to bolster security.
Elon Musk’s massive Australian battery just chalked up another record
The battery that Musk built is apparently the biggest in the world. Located in Australia, it has just chalked up another record.
Martti is a self-driving car from Finland designed for icy snow-covered roads
Many self-driving cars aren't able to handle adverse weather, but the Finnish creation Martti is specially equipped for snowy roads.
What’s the true value of bitcoin? A Morgan Stanley analyst says it may be zero
Bitcoin currently trades for about 13,000 dollars, but a new report from Morgan Stanley suggests the value of bitcoin might be zero
Getting a drone for Christmas? Be sure to register it before you fly
Millions of drones will be excitedly unwrapped this holiday season, but did you know you need to register it before you fire it up?
Lapland reindeer go high-tech with tracking sensors to protect them from wolves
Reindeer herders in Lapland are using tracking sensors connected to a smartphone app so they can better protect the animal against predators.
Robot DJ spins, scratches, and dances the night away at Prague nightclub
A former automotive assembly robot has a new gig at a Czech hotspot. It's now a robot DJ that spins records to keep the party going.
Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster is ready for its long journey to Mars
The launch of the Falcon Heavy rocket will carry a custom payload -- Elon Musk's own Tesla Roadster, with David Bowie blasting on the stereo.
NASA is planning an interstellar mission to Alpha Centauri — but not until 2069
A visit to our closest interstellar neighbor won't be soon. NASA's plan for an Alpha Centauri probe have a few obstacles to overcome.
Biometric scans at airports across the country may not be legal, report claims
A new report from Georgetown Law calls into question the Department of Homeland Security's new biometric exit pilot program.
The world’s first nuclear fusion plant is now halfway to ‘First Plasma’
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) nuclear fusion program reached an important milestone this month.
Want better beer, fancy cocktails, and ‘aged’ wine? Try these drinking gadgets
What are you drinking at your party? You might want a variety of drinks, so we rounded up some of the better drinking gadgets to help out.
Today’s archaeologists are putting down shovels and turning to tech
Archaeology may be focused on the past, but that doesn't mean it can't look to the future as well. Here's how archaeologists are using tech.
Need a last-minute gift idea? Check out the hottest toys of 2017
Need a gift for someone, but have no idea what the hot toys are these days? Here are our some of our favorites, which are sure to impress.
With CRISPR, geneticists have a powerful new weapon in the battle against ALS
Researchers have been able to disable the defective gene that triggers ALS in mice. Could human treatment be next?