Voltaic OffGrid Solar backpack (first-gen) review
The Voltaic OffGrid is one of the more attractive solar panel backpacks, and we tested it to see if it lives up to the green hype.
New pasteurization alternative sanitizes milk without killing good bacteria
Researchers from Texas A&M University have developed a method for deactivating bacteria in raw milk using an electron beam.
Spider robots made from drinking straws? That's the latest from Harvard
Why are some of Harvard's sharpest minds messing around with drinking straws? Because they're using them to build spider robots.
Weekly Rewind: A better hoverboard, solar paint, and a healthier tan
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top 10 tech stories.
With AI, Instagram could become a new tool for anthropologists
Instagram is good for more than just sharing photos with friends -- researchers recently used AI to analyze photos for cultural patterns.
Watching this mind-bending projection mapping demo will melt your brain
What do you get when you cross cutting edge tech with the world’s worst acid trip? Something like this crazy projection mapping demo.
A 72-rotor flying machine is the most terrifying way to commute to work ever
Swedish engineer Axel Borg’s homemade 72-rotor flying machine sounds like the world’s angriest swarm of bees.
Drones have been used in more than a dozen smuggling attempts to prisons
Information from the Department of Justice reveals dozens of attempts to smuggle contraband into prisons have used drones.
Luxury apartments on wheels may keep you from ever going home
Emerald Luxury Coaches converts Prevost rolling chassis into Class A motorhomes that can tempt you to stay on the road full time.
New algorithm predicts how faces can change, could help find missing persons
A machine learning algorithm more accurately predicts how faces age over time. The results could help find missing people.
Harnessing magnetic fields could allow phones, cars to charge on the move
Researchers at Stanford have demonstrated ambient charging technology that can carry out truly wireless charging, even as you move around.
Five-finger discount: The U.K. government is giving bionic hands to amputees
The U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS) is carrying out a clinical trial to make free 3D-printed bionic hands available to kids in one city.
Virtual reality can make a trip to the dentist visit less painful, study says
In a new study, patients reported less pain and anxiety during dentists visits while experiencing a VR walk on the beach.
Marimba-playing robot uses deep-learning AI to compose and perform its own music
Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a marimba-playing robot that writes, performs its own musical compositions.
This amazing party was staged to debut an even more amazing yacht
The party atmosphere at the Riva 56-foot Rivale's launch event was stupendous, but then the open motor yacht stole the show.
A better night’s sleep may not be a far-off dream with this sci-fi wearable
The Dreem is a sci-fi-esque headband with a built-in EEG system and bone-conducting audio, ready to send you to the land of Nod.
We could soon be painting our houses with ‘solar paint’ for clean energy
Researchers in Australia have developed a "solar paint" capable of absorbing moisture from the air and turning it into clean energy.
These 7 quake-resistant buildings are designed to withstand the next big shockwave
In areas with frequent seismic activity, earthquake-resistance is a major engineering consideration. Here are 7 earthquake-resistant designs.
As climate change warms the world, Norway's doomsday seed vault needs a major redesign
The so-called doomsday vault in Norway has flooded as a result of melting permafrost. The facility is now set for an extensive redesign.
New ‘hoverboard’ offers more practical features, less spontaneous combustion
Radical Moov is the Mark Cuban-backed hoverboard that promises to redeem the tech after years of low-quality rideables. Now on Kickstarter.
Totto’s T-Track Backpack features smart-tracking and anti-theft technology
The new T-Track Backpack from Totto offers a unique combination of smart-tracking and anti-theft technologies.
Scientists may have found a safer way to tan, minus the cancer risk
Scientists have discovered a way to stimulate the darkening of human skin, without exposing it to potentially harmful UV radiation.
California startup mixes 7K photos, 3K live-streams in a $99 360 camera
Stream to Facebook Live or YouTube without sacrificing resolution with this camera from a California startup.
Study finds ecigs may cause as much DNA damage as unfiltered cigarettes
A new study suggests that vaping can potentially cause just as much DNA damage as smoking regular cigarettes.
SkyX plans remote charging stations that will give drones near-indefinite range
Drone maker SkyX is eyeing recharging platforms that allow drones to hop from station to station to charge.
RadioShack’s liquidation auction is both a sad coda and an odd treasure trove
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a couple of years back, RadioShack's archive of possessions is now being auctioned off online.
DARPA technology can now be used to save elephants from gunfire
WIPER uses sensors to pick up on ballistic shockwaves and transmit the exact coordinates of an elephant as soon as gunshots are detected.
Solar-powered Roomba-style robot drives around your garden pulling weeds
The makers of the Roomba Robot Vacuum have created a solar-powered robot that will travel around your garden cleaning up weeds.
Forget ambulances — Sweden is testing defibrillator-equipped first responder drones
Researchers in Sweden are using a drone equipped with a defibrillator to increase survival rates after a cardiac arrest in rural areas.
Algorithm predicts when someone is at risk of suicide with 92 percent accuracy
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm capable of accurately predicting the likelihood of an individual attempting suicide.
Anova Nano Precision Cooker is now available for pre-order for under $90
The Anova Nano aims to make sous vide cooking accessible to home cooks everywhere, and will have a price tag of just $99.
Text messages can be as good as medication for helping control diabetes
A new study suggests that daily text messages are an effective way of helping participants manage their Type 2 diabetes.
Robot 'row bots' help scientists determine the most efficient way to row a boat
Scientists from Paris' Laboratory of Hydrodynamics (LadHyX) have used a crew of robot rowers to figure out the math of rowing efficiently.
Translate One2One is an earpiece that can translate languages in seconds
Using IBM Watson technology, Lingmo's Translate One2One can translate up to nine languages without an internet or bluetooth connection.