With 1,000 frames per second and a global shutter, Phantom Flex focuses on science
The new camera gains a global shutter, making it suitable for use in the scientific and aerospace industries.
Computer says no: New Jersey is using an algorithm to make bail recommendations
If you get arrested in New Jersey, you could find yourself either approved or denied bail based on the recommendation of an algorithm.
Small satellites are helping sub-Saharan farmers increase crop yields
Small satellites are being used to help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa escape from poverty and food insecurity.
A new HIV vaccine therapy method lets five patients kick the daily drugs
A new HIV vaccine-based therapy has allowed five patients to ditch the daily drugs they previously needed to keep the disease at bay.
Weekly Rewind: Insane stunt pilot lady, life beyond Earth, $700 self-driving car
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.
Soundshield is a snowboard helmet with integrated headphones and mic
The Soundshield is looking to bring modular design and simplicity to an audio-enhanced helmet at long last.
Oscars gift bags are worth over $100K each: Here are all the tech gadgets inside
The 2017 Oscars gift bags go to 25 nominees, and their contents are worth more than $100,000. There are a few tech gadgets this year, too.
Here’s what dolphins do underwater when people aren’t watching
The footage is the first time intimate behaviors, such as playing with kelp, have been captured away from direct human contact.
Hackers circumvent 'air gap' security with a drone that 'reads' the lights on a computer
Security experts have demonstrated how hackers could extract data from your computer using a drone and the blinking lights on your machine.
Drone sightings are up, but the FAA hasn't confirmed any plane collisions yet
The FAA hasn't confirmed an aircraft collision with a drone but they're been busy with more potential sightings than before.
Fitness trackers of the future may not be worn — they may just watch you on video
Panasonic recently introduced a program for monitoring your heart rate -- with just software and a video camera.
Can you hear me now? Researchers one step closer to reversing hearing loss
The research shows promise for restoring hearing for those of us who ignored the warnings of our mother when she said, "Turn that down!"
The ResiConnect is an IoT mousetrap that’ll set you back $1,600
If you want to rid your home of rodents the high-tech way, you'll need to spend an impressive $1,600 for the ResiConnect.
China has a flamethrower drone, and a surprisingly good use for it
An electric power maintenance company in China has started using a flamethrower drone to clear trash caught on power lines.
Acer's latest monitor isn't what you might think
Tech giant Acer is launching a smart Air Monitor that it claims can detect all the nasty stuff in your home or office.
JetSmarter, the Uber of private planes, expands its services with a new partner
Earlier this week, the private jet company JetSmarter announced an exclusive strategic digital partnership with TMC Jets
Trippy VR self-portrait takes you inside its artist creator’s body
“Self Portrait (Interior),” is a virtual reality tour that gives you a grand tour of its artist creator's insides.
Ambiotherm may look goofy, but it lets you feel the warmth of a virtual sun
Ambiotherm is a VR accessory that wants to mimic the feeling of the wind and sun on your face by pumping air and heat in your direction.
Bionic Leaf project creates natural fish food out of thin air — sort of
Forget turning water into wine. A new project wants to turn air into food. It's called the Bionic Leaf, and it just won a big Amazon grant.
People who use these phrases are more likely to stick to their diet
In a new study, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have shown they can predict dieting success with 77 percent accuracy.
Crowdfailing: $179 Tiko 3D printer joins growing list of high-profile Kickstarter flops
Despite having raised $2,950,874 on Kickstarter back in 2015, low-cost 3D printer Tiko is the latest high-profile crowdfunding casualty.
NASA wants to 3D print habitats with metal extracted from Martian soil
NASA plans to study Martian soil and, hopefully, devise a way to extract metals that could then be used to 3D print a human habitat.
Arena-sized VR experiences should explode in numbers soon due to OptiTrack
OptiTrack launched a new tracking system for out-of-home theme park-style VR experiences. It offers better tracking at a better price.
A college student turned his Honda Civic into a self-driving car for $700
This college student used downloaded software and some ingenuity to turn his Honda Civic into an autonomous vehicle -- for just $700.
The Apollo 11 space capsule is being prepped for another mission
The Apollo 11 capsule that transported the first astronauts to the moon and back is about to embark on a road trip across the U.S.
Roam Robotics’ lightweight, affordable exoskeleton designed for everyday folks
Forget metal and motors, San Francisco-based Roam Robotics is building exoskeletons out of plastic and fabrics.
New translucent cooling material could revolutionize the AC industry
A team of researchers at the University of Colorado developed a radiative cooling material which requires zero energy for use.
Underwater virtual reality will give you anything but a sinking feeling
Unique waterproof virtual reality headset could help its wearers to simulate sensations like weightlessness.
Holographic 3D printer uses lasers to print thousands of times faster than its rivals
Think you've seen it all when it comes to 3D printing? This hologram-powered 3D printer prints using green lasers and a tub of goo.
Progress in brain-computer interface gives paralyzed patients more control
The scientists implanted tiny silicone sensors into subjects’ brains, allowing them to eavesdrop on the electrical activity of brain cells.
SkyRunner flying car soars just about as high in the sky as its sticker price
The SkyRunner all-terrain flying machine will get you high in the sky for an equally sky-high $119,000 price tag.