The fastest supercomputer in the world may soon come out of Japan
Japan is looking to cement its position at the forefront of digital innovation by building a new supercomputer that aims to be the fastest in the world.
A look at Christmas tree tech from the 1940s through today
How has this Christmas tradition evolved over the past 70 years? We take a look.
Machine learning is more advanced than ever before, but it’s not Judgement Day just yet
Machine learning allows computers to spot patterns, identify problems, and more. Here's what you need to know.
The cool tech behind Kris Kringle's sleigh
While Santa may want you to think there's flying reindeer pulling the sleigh, we know better. We'll take a peek under the bright red hood.
NASA wants SpaceX to help it survey the Earth's water surface
NASA announced last week that it had tapped SpaceX to launch a satellite that would "make the first-ever global survey of Earth's surface water."
Watching a jelly cake being made is absolutely mesmerizing
Jelly cake might not have the satisfaction of a good sponge, but it sure does look pretty if you get the right molds and tools.
Piqapoo is the Kickstarter accessory that will collect your dog's poop
Piqapoo, a hands-free device for picking up dog poop, could potentially be the most useful Kickstarter gadget we've heard about this year!
Lip reading AI smashes humans at interpreting silent sentences
A lip-reading artificial intelligence program smashes human accuracy when it comes to interpreting words based on the way people move their mouths.
A ‘built-in genetic circuit’ could fight cancer by starving tumors of oxygen
Researchers have engineered cells with a "genetic circuit" capable of producing a molecule for inhibiting the ability of tumors to grow in the body.
Ingenious new charger uses gyroscopes and kinetic energy to juice up your gadgets
Ever had your phone die at an inconvenient time? This smart Kickstarter portable power generator may be the answer you've been searching for.
Self-assembly furniture kit lets you build chairs and even giant toys
A versatile self-assembly product, Spyntex can be assembled into user-designed objects ranging from stylish pieces of furniture to giant toys.
NASA images suggest ExoMars lander exploded during landing
The ESA last week lost contact with its Mars lander minutes before touchdown. Orbital images suggest the lander crash landed and exploded. Now we know why.
Magic Candy Factory lets you 3D print any shape as gummy confections
With retail stores all over the world, the Katjes Magic Candy Factory offers sweet-toothed customers the chance to 3D print any shape in gummy candy form.
Whether you want a backpack or briefcase, the Hackpack on Kickstarter is for you
The Hackpack is heralded as the "world's best commuter-to-office bag."
Amazon Echo-controlled game room is an envy-inducing feature meant to be shown off
A game room company has come up with a way to make our dream basement even dreamier by adding voice control to the mix.
Food-production startup promises meat without murder by growing it in labs
Intriguing foodie startup Memphis Meats previously debuted a meatball grown in a lab. Now it wants to fulfill its mission of growing a variety of meats.
Adobe's Project Sky Replace could be Photoshop's next big feature
The simple tool can automatically replace a boring or overexposed sky in a photo, but the underlying technology is more complex than it sounds.
MekaMon robots battle in augmented reality so you don’t have to clean up carnage
MekaMon robots, the product of startup Reach Robotics, use a combination of augmented reality and articulated figures to bring robot battles to life.
Kickstarter bike pedals secure your feet using adjustable magnets
A new Kickstarter campaign is offering smart, adjustable bike pedals which use magnets to attach rider’s feet to their bicycle pedals.
MIT engineers made an innovative artificial muscle out of fishing line
Nylon-based artificial muscles may have application for things like robotics, biomedical devices, toys, and form-fitting clothing.
Self-flying firefighting choppers could keep humans out of harm's way
Lockheed Martin demonstrated how multiple autonomous drones and aircraft can work together to help fight wildfire and keep firefighters out of harm's way.
Survive 3 days of disaster with the Seventy2, a preloaded emergency backpack
The Seventy2 is a specially built survival pack filled with tools and gear designed to keep you alive for up to 72 hours in the wilderness.
Switch Bot can mechanically control any switch and button you want
Billed as the world's smallest remote robot, Switch Bot is a tiny device for mechanically controlling the switches and buttons in your home.
Control the new Neato smart vacuum by voice via Alexa
Thanks to the Neato vacuum, cleaning your home can now be as simple as saying, “Alexa clean my house.”
Launch of GOES-R satellite a game-changing moment for weather forecasting
NASA and NOAA successfully launched the GOES-R weather satellite this past weekend. What comes next could be revolutionary for weather forecasting.
The Spinn coffee maker is high-tech, mess-free, and available for pre-order
The ultra-futuristic Spinn coffee maker not only makes your coffee when you want and the way you want it, but it does it without making a mess.
Eight’s Smart Mattress combines comfort, technology for a better night’s rest
Founded in 2014, Eight is focused on improving the way people sleep. It just launched a revolutionary way for people to get some shuteye: a smart mattress.
In just one year, Tesla and SolarCity created a solar-powered island
The island of Ta'u is now leveraging its sunbathed location by way of a new "solar power and battery storage-enabled microgrid" from Tesla and SolarCity.
3D-printed cat’s tongue offers newfangled possibilities in plethora of products
An enlarged version of a cat's tongue could have a variety of uses in all kinds of products -- from hairbrushes to cleaning wounds to future robots.