Need a friend? Samsung’s new humanoid chatbots known as Neons can show emotions
Samsung just debuted an artificial humanoid chatbot at CES 2020. Known as Neon,the technology focuses on realistic-looking humans that also act like real people. They can even speak in different languages. Samsung’s Star Labs group is behind these human-like avatars.
Ingenious system cures lazy eye as your kid watches shows on Netflix
What if you were able to cure certain medical conditions by watching Netflix? That’s what digital healthcare company NovaSight has demonstrated with its new amblyopia treatment, currently on display at CES. Here's how it works -- and why it's way better than previous treatments.
Air Pix is a pocket-sized flying photographer robot, and it’s only $100
We've been super critical of AirSelfie's pocket camera drones in the past. But over the past two years, they've worked hard to address the many issues their first drones had. The Air Pix, Air Pix+, and Air Duo are the culmination of that work, and at a price that's much more reasonable.
The Atmos is a personal air filter that straps to your face
Ao Air’s Atmos Faceware is trying to solve increasing levels of air pollution throughout the world with a new high-tech gadget in the form of a futuristic-looking air filter face mask. The Atmos debuted at CES 2020 and is a clear mask that goes across your face, covering your nose and mouth.
Delta Airlines plans to equip employees with these powerful robotic exoskeletons
Whether it’s heavy luggage or fully aden planes that can weigh in excess of 100,000 pounds, working for an airline can involve shifting some pretty sizable weight. Could high-tech robot exosuits help make everything a little bit easier? Delta Air Lines plans to find out.
PopSockets wireless phone charger to debut at CES 2020 today
CES is officially underway, and among the devices set to debut is a new wireless charger from PopSockets that will finally allow those with PopGrips on their phones to charge their devices wirelessly and quickly. The charger allows you to place your phone with a PopGrip onto the charger.
Ossia shows off wireless power transmitter with 30-foot range at CES 2020
The idea of wireless power over distance crept a little closer to reality with the announcement of the Ossia Cota Home at CES 2020. Having gadgets charge up without the need for plugs and cables could be very convenient. The Cota Home is a wireless power transmitter with a 30-foot range.
10Minds Motion Pillow 2 snags CES 2020 Innovation Award
Snoring is nothing to giggle about. It's detrimental to your health and can stress your relationship with housemates or your significant other. 10Minds' Motion Pillow 2 aims to solve that problem, and for its efforts, it has snagged a CES 2020 Innovation Award in the Health & Wellness category.
CES has a strange relationship with cannabis tech, and it just got weirder
There's never been an explicit prohibition on cannabis tech on the CES show floor. However, the CTA's move to award a Canadian cannabis tech company an Innovation Award yet not allow it to market it as a "cannabis" product has the industry frustrated, and demanding legitimacy.
I tasted Impossible Pork and it’s even more meat-like than Impossible Burger 2.0
Impossible Foods, the minds behind the Impossible Burger, showed off their latest product, Impossible Pork, at CES 2020, and we got a chance to try it. Although it's plant-based and contains no pig whatsoever, Impossible Pork is designed to look, taste, and feel like real ground pork. Here's what we thought.
Boeing discovers another potential issue with the troubled 737 Max
Boeing's 737 Max jets remain grounded following two fatal crashes involving the plane. As it works to fix the software that contributed to the disasters, it's discovered another potential issue involving wiring that controls its tail. Engineers are now evaluating whether further design changes are needed.
Ballie is a rolling robot from Samsung that can help around the smart home
Ballie is a new ball-shaped bot from Samsung that can be your friend and help around the smart home. The tech giant unveiled Ballie at CES on Monday. A video showed the robot that's about the size of a grapefruit performing tasks such as opening smart curtains and firing up a robot vacuum.
Say hello to Impossible Pork, the next generation of fake meat
Impossible Foods took the culinary industry by storm in 2019 with its improved Impossible Burger, a plant-based substitute for ground beef that mimics the flavor and feel of the real thing. At CES 2020, the company unveiled its next product: Impossible Pork.
SpaceX’s Dragon craft is departing the ISS on Tuesday: Here’s how to watch
This week SpaceX's Dragon cargo spacecraft will depart from the International Space Station, carrying 3,600 pounds of cargo. After detaching from the ISS, the craft will fire its thrusters, execute a deorbit burn, and perform a parachute-assisted splashdown into the Pacific Ocean southwest of Long Beach, California.
At CES 2020, technology is still the hero
Is technology a hero or a villain? Technology seems like public enemy No. 1 on the streets, but in Las Vegas for CES 2020, entrepreneurs still believe technology has the capacity to improve life, and maybe even fix some of the problems it has caused. Count us among the optimists.
CES 2020: What to expect from the annual tech show this week
It's finally here: the world's leading tech companies will showcase their latest hardware at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Here's what to expect, the conference dates, important events, and the latest CES 2020 news.
Vector the social robot has good news for its human buddies
The future of the Vector social robot has been uncertain since its creator, Anki, closed down in 2019. But now a Pittsburgh firm has stepped in to give the robot a new lease of life. When it launched in 2018, the diminutive robot was praised for its advanced features and ability to convey an array of emotions.
GoPro’s defunct Karma drone has suddenly stopped working, owners claim
GoPro exited the drone market in 2018, but those who bought its Karma quadcopter could still fly it if they wished — or they could until January 1. Karma owners around the world have been complaining that since the start of the year, several issues have suddenly appeared that prevent it from working as it should.
Researchers create tiny particle accelerator that fits on a silicon chip
Researchers have created a tiny prototype particle accelerator, small enough to fit onto a silicon chip. Although it accelerates particles to a far lower velocity than a full-size particle accelerator, it can still produce energized particles that could be used for research applications in chemistry and biology.
Dark craters on moon could contain vital resources for human explorers
As the Earth rotates, it tilts on its axis bringing some parts of the planet closer to the sun, which is why we have seasons. But on the Moon, the lack of tilt means there are some areas that are never exposed to sunlight. And these dark areas contain impact craters which could hold the key to future lunar missions.
Exoplanets with high-oxygen atmospheres are more likely than we thought
We know that at different points in Earth's history, it had varying levels of oxygen. New research shows that high levels of oxygen aren't that unlikely, as the key ingredient that has been missing from these prior models is phosphorus. This means finding oxygen on alien planets isn't so unlikely after all.
NASA’s next generation rocket system is ready for shipping and testing
NASA's next-generation rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), has been through its share of troubles with ballooning costs and repeated delays. However, assembly of the core stage of the rocket is now complete and the structure is ready for shipping and testing.
This week’s Hubble image illustrates an ancient Egyptian myth
This week's Hubble image shows an elegant spiral galaxy named NGC 4455, located in the northern constellation of Coma Berenices (Berenice’s Hair). This unusually named constellation took its title from an Egyptian queen who ruled from around 250 BC and who scarified her locks to protect her husband in battle.
Neuro-symbolic A.I. is the future of artificial intelligence. Here’s how it works
At the start of a new decade, one of IBM's top researchers thinks artificial intelligence needs to change. Welcome to the world of neuro-symbolic A.I., a fresh approach that could keep advances coming for long into the 2020s. Here's how it works -- and why it could be so important.
Ring in the new year with a calendar of lesser-known Hubble space images
To celebrate the arrival of 2020, researchers from the European Space Agency have put together a calendar featuring 12 of the loveliest but lesser-known images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope in its thirty years of operation. The calendar is available to download for free as a PDF or in a printable version.
NASA says farewell to tiny satellite that paved the way for exoplanet discovery
NASA has lost contact with one of its tiniest explorers, a miniature satellite called ASTERIA (Arcsecond Space Telescope Enabling Research in Astrophysics). Operators have been unable to contact the satellite since December 5, 2019, though they will continue attempting to make contact until March this year.
SpaceX’s Starship could be ready for launch in just a few months
SpaceX's beautiful and huge Starship could be ready for launch in as little as a few months, according to CEO Elon Musk. The aim is for the Starship to haul large amounts of cargo and to eventually help humanity to colonize Mars. Now, recent tweets by Musk reveal more details about SpaceX's plans for the Starship.
Venus is the only other planet in solar system with active volcanoes
In the 1990s, data from the Magellan spacecraft revealed that Venus is a hellish world covered in volcanoes and lava flows. Before now, we didn't know whether this volcanic activity was ancient or recent. Now, new research reveals that the lava flows are recent, suggesting the volcanoes are currently active.
Digital Trends Live: Google suspends Xiaomi, Segway’s S-Pod, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Caleb Denison bring you the biggest trending topics in tech, including Google suspending Xiaomi, OnePlus’s “disappearing” smartphone cameras, the Segway-Ninebot S-Pod, how to keep your New Year’s Resolutions, and more.
Where are they now? A look back at our past Top Tech of CES winners
For years, the tech sages of Digital Trends has been crowning the most impressive products at CES. How well have our picks held up? With CES 2020 on the horizon, it feels like a good time to look back at our favorite tech from years past, and ponder just how important they really proved to be.
New DNA computer can do some impressive square root calculations
Researchers at the University of Rochester in New York have developed a breakthrough DNA computer that’s capable of performing square root calculations of numbers all the way up to 900. Here's why that could turn out to be so useful for the future of computing as we know it.
This startup wants to plant a billion trees with a swarm of seed-bombing drones
Every year, way more trees are cut down than are planted. Could drones help? Canadian company Flash Forest believe that they can — and it is looking to raise money on Kickstarter to make its ecological dream a reality. Here's what it is planning to do — and how you can help.
Former Google exec says the tech giant doesn’t prioritize human rights
A former Google exec is speaking out, saying that he was let go for trying to create an internal human rights program. Ross LaJeunesse was in charge of creating a human rights program in China and wanted a similar plan for Google's internal processes, but said that his idea was repeatedly shut down.
Digital Trends Live: CES 2020 rumors, the Army bans TikTok, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Nicole Raney dig into the biggest trending topics in tech, including CES 2020 rumors, TikTok banned by the Army, Chrysler’s concept car, Google A.I. spots cancer faster than doctors, Seoul to predict crime via A.I. cameras, and more.