Bagpipe-playing 3D-printed robotic hands are the most ridiculous thing you’ll see all week
Is there a more Cool Tech way to close out a tech-heavy funeral than by having a 3D-printed robot play the bagpipes? We're going to say no.
From 3D-printed cake toppers to camera drones, weddings are becoming high tech
Thinking of integrating more tech than tradition into your wedding? You're not alone, according to a recent interview with The Knot.
These DARPA-funded cardboard drones are designed to deliver supplies, then disappear
Called ICARUS, this DARPA-funded cardboard drone project is designed for flying those missions there’s no coming back from.
Brighter sun spots: Researchers can now view solar storms in high definition
An upgrade of the world’s highest-resolution telescope at Big Bear Solar Observatory makes it possible to watch massive solar storms.
U.S. Navy is developing target-tracking ‘smart bullets’ to defend against drone swarms
Smart bullets designed to track and engage with a variety of targets are currently being created and tested by the United States Navy.
Watch an algorithm try to make sense of ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ trailer
A new project, created by a creative coding studio, uses an object-recognition algorithm to try to make sense of Hollywood movie trailers.
Get your Postmates or DoorDash delivery from a Starship Technologies robot
A new pilot program from Starship Technologies wants to bring robotic delivery to the masses with DoorDash and Postmates.
Save your skin from sun damage by snapping a photo in invisible ultraviolet
New Kickstarter campaign SmartUV hopes to promote skin health by letting people see themselves in UV, which is invisible to the naked eye.
Superthin and sleek webcam cover helps protect your privacy in style
There are better things than tape to cover your webcam and new Kickstarter campaign offers a super thin and functional solution.
Stay dry and comfortable while you talk to the world through your mirror
Smart homes aren't just about security, they're for comfort and convenience, too. Viio mirrors and Veent smart fans are lifestyle enhancers.
Nike Store in Paris lets customers test sneaker colors using augmented reality
A Nike Store in Paris unveiled a new in-store machine which allows customers to test custom colors on sneakers using augmented reality.
Awesome new 'drone in a box' system can launch, land, and recharge itself autonomously
All-in-one drone solution can deploy a drone for an autonomous mission, then charge it when it returns home.
Brain-reading technology could keep you alert at the wheel of your car
A smart car headrest promises to monitor your brain activity as you drive, and make sure that your full focus is on the road.
New battery technology uses miniature fire extinguisher to stop spontaneous combustion
Researchers at Stanford University have pioneered a system that extinguishes fires in overheating lithium-ion batteries.
Ambulances in Sweden will be able to hijack car radios during emergencies
A group of Swedish students created a system, EVAM, to broadcast messages to drivers when emergency vehicles are approaching.
Incredible new 3D printed rocket is completely ready to launch after being assembled
Students at Inholland University of Applied Science in the Netherlands are 3D printing and launching their own rocket.
Consumer drones could carry more with twice the rotors, NASA experiment suggests
Doubling the number of rotors on a drone nearly doubles the trust, leading to larger weight capacities, a NASA experiment shows.
World's tightest knot could lead to materials breakthroughs
Researchers at the U.K.’s University of Manchester have tied the tightest and smallest knot in the known universe.
From appliances to robots, Alexa-supported devices were nearly everywhere at CES
More devices with support for Amazon Alexa were announced at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. We took a look at a few.
Artificial intelligence can now predict heart failure, and that may save lives
An artificial intelligence system has accurately predicted when patients with heart conditions will die, according to new results published
Airbus intends to test flying car before the end of the year, CEO says
Airbus Group, the world's second largest aircraft manufacturer is serious about flying cars and will test a prototype in 2017, says CEO.
The Sentinel VDS drone intends to stop shark attacks before they happen
Sentinel VDS is an automated shark-detection system. Using a drone and sophisticated software, it aims to provide safer ocean waters.
Virginia Tech FutureHAUS is a home without buttons, but with plenty of tricks
Virginia Tech has spent several years imagining what houses will look like one day, and its FutureHaus bedroom was on display at KBIS 2017.
Amazon is seeking FCC permission to carry out wireless technology tests
Amazon has filed documents to the FCC requesting permission to carry out research that could be linked to its drone delivery aspirations.
Here comes the Sun: ESA releases montage showing the Sun every day in 2016
The European Space Agency's montage shows the Sun as seen by the agency’s PROBA2 satellite throughout 2016.
Host futuristic blowouts on the superyacht Time with its own passenger drone
With a look to the future, British firms designed a 216-foot superyacht concept with a detachable 59-foot party barge.
SpaceX has seventh successful launch and booster retrieval
SpaceX lives by the motto "what goes up, must come down ... " as in their rocket boosters. And that's just what happened Saturday,
Holy Legos! Batman's Lego Batmobile debuts in Detroit
It's a ride fit for a Caped Crusader -- feast your eyes on a life-sized version of the Lego Batmobile, old chum.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: LED guitar tutors, electric scooters, and more
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.