Polaroid launches new 3D printers and modeling pens at CES 2017
Polaroid, a company that many still associate with instant photos, has announced several new products with a very different focus -- 3D printing.
Amazing robot arm is dexterous, easy to program, and surprisingly affordable
Franka Emika is a robot arm that can work safely alongside people, is easy to set up and program, and can even assemble replicas of itself.
The answer to climate change could be 10 million wind turbines in the Arctic
How do you solve a problem like climate change? According to Arizona State University, you need 10 million wind turbines and a budget of $500 billion.
The way artists paint could be an early indicator of neurological diseases
There are a bunch of unusual tools researchers are using to help diagnose brain diseases. Here’s another to add to the list: the way that people paint.
Need a hand with the new addition? The Aristotle smart baby monitor might help
Toymaker Mattel has debuted a new device that is meant for baby, but benefits mommy and daddy. It's called the Aristotle by Nabi.
Aura is a two-piece security system that can monitor your entire home
The unique, two-piece security system can detect motion throughout a home using nothing but invisible wireless signals.
3D-printed Youbionic hand is the beginning of a ‘modular humanoid’ project
This 3D-printed bionic hand is controlled by muscle movement, making it a potentially useful tool for people with missing or partially-functioning hands.
Tired of nudging your snoring spouse? The new Sleep Number does it for you
The Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed gently nudges you when you snore -- without waking you -- and heats your feet to keep your toes toasty warm.
CooperVision's latest contact lens may be the cure for your digital eye strain
CooperVision's latest contact features subtle changes to the lens design that minimize the strain digital device users know too well.
Eyesight takes us closer to our ‘Minority Report’ future with its second-gen Singlecue
You'll feel like you're Tom Cruise in Minority Report after trying out EyeSight Technologies' second-generation gesture control device called the Singlecue.
4K Leagues Under the Sea: The PowerRay drone scouts and even baits fish
What happens when you put a fish finder on an underwater drone? You get a 4K view of what's below the water's surface with the PowerRay fishing robot.
Tobii announces an array of new eye-tracking initiatives for 2017
Tobii, the firm beyond the incredible infrared eye-tracking tech in Huawei's Honor Magic phone and Dell's Alienware laptops, is looking to the future.
Travel on or off the trail with these smart road and mountain bikes
Trail riding is about to get a lot smarter. Thanks to new smart bike designs by LeEco, cyclists can experience smart features on or off the trails.
Talk back to your alarm clock with the Alexa-enabled Vobot Clock
Vobot is debuting the latest in its smart home lineup -- the Vobot Clock, branded as the first Amazon Alexa-enabled timepiece to hit the market.
NASA’s first Martians may take shelter in massive, 3D-printed igloos
The Mars Ice Home is a lightweight shelter that can be transported ahead of time and deployed by robotics, before the crew arrives to fill the outer layer.
Soraa’s Helia bulbs eliminate blue light without the yellow hue
Tech companies have been adding measures to limit exposure to blue light before bed -- LED manufacturer Soraa doesn't think it's enough.
Monitor your heart’s health on your smartphone with QardioCore app and strap
Qardio, the San Francisco-based digital health company, announced that its wearable ECG monitor, the QardioCore, is available for pre-order.
With a drone and a mattress, a photographer is helping Tennessee town rebuild after fire
Jeremy Cowart is the first to admit the idea is a weird one, but with a mattress and a drone, the photographer is helping families after the Tennessee fire.
MIT study: NYC’s taxi fleet could be replaced by 3,000 ridesharing vehicles
Nearly 13,250 vehicles could be replaced by just 3,000 ride-sharing cars if these services were used to capacity, according to a new study from MIT.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Submersible backpacks, magnet lamps, and more
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
These smart cities are building infrastructures for the 23rd century
As urban populations grow, there becomes an increased need to revamp our infrastructures. These smart cities are building the urban centers of the future.
Smart home devices make dealing with your New Year’s Day hangover easier
Smart home devices can help you avoid moving and bright light while dealing with a hangover on New Year's Day.
Life underground: These doomsday bunkers let inhabitants ride out apocalypse in style
These doomsday bunkers were made for the end of the world as we know it.
Facts and apps for tonight’s New Year’s Eve Times Square ball drop
Time to say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017. The massive Times Square New Year's Eve ball in New York City is the focal point of the U.S. festivities.
Neural network can create high-res images based on a text description
In a new piece of research, neural networks have been used to generate high-resolution photos based only on a basic text description.
Weekly Rewind: The year's biggest tech fails, RIP Carrie Fisher, CES 2017 trends
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
Move over laser surgery! Gene therapy could be the secret to restoring vision
New research into gene therapies may be able to help restore eyesight in people with inherited blindness. Here's how it works.
Flop or not? ScriptBook AI predicts which movies will be box-office bombs
A new AI-powered automated script picker startup named ScriptBook hopes that it can help Hollywood sort the would-be hits from the misses.
Singapore plans geofencing, remote pilot stations make drone flight safer
Nanyang Technological University in Singapore will develop detect-and-avoid systems, designated takeoff and landing zones, and virtual lanes for drones.
Keymochi, the smart mobile keyboard, can judge your mood based on how you type
A new mobile keyboard created by Cornell Tech students can accurately guess your mood based on how you text. Here's how it works.
3D-printed lace enclosures will ensure your shoes never come untied again
Ever have the problem of shoelaces that come undone? If so, then 3D printing gurus Noe and Pedro Ruiz have just the DIY project for you.
Finch Shift universal VR controller helps you come to grips with virtual worlds
The Finch Shift is a universal VR joystick works with armband sensors to help track and visualize hand and finger movement -- without cables or cameras.