Artificial intelligence system tracks great white sharks by looking at their fins
Researchers in the U.K. have come up with a way to track sharks over long distances by automating the identification of their fins.
Dewpal, a 3D-printed water collector, is inspired by a desert beetle
This 3D-printed water collector could help people in parts of the world where water scarcity is a major problem.
If you're a designer, check out this new Google Search color conversion tool
If you're a designer who works in multiple mediums, then Google has just the tool for you -- Google Search can now automatically convert color values from one method to another, for example from RGB to hex.
The Cuciniale portable kitchen uses AI to cook your meals to perfection
The world's first artificially intelligent cooktop, Cuciniale will ensure you never have to eat another badly cooked steak, risotto, or other meal again.
Coffee grounds become high-tech filter to purify contaminated water
A team of Italian researchers are taking a coffee waste product destined for the trash and using it for an unusual purpose -- to clean contaminated water.
This keyring attachment is a one-handed multi-tool extravaganza on Kickstarter
GRIPsher offers pliers, wire cutters, screwdrivers, grip indents, a bottle opener, a material thickness gauge, and more in one multi-tool extravaganza.
Off the grid: Small South African airport runs entirely on solar power
From its control towers to its escalators and its ATMs, the regional airport in George will run exclusively off solar power supplied by 2,000 solar panels.
MegaBots team scraps Kickstarter-backed Mk.II robot, now building Mk.III
Head on over to Kickstarter, where you can help American MegaBots and their robot in the quest to defeat Japan's Kuratas robot in their upcoming duel.
Artificial intelligence will help you get snacks faster at Indiana Pacers games
Thanks to a new partnership with WaitTime, the Pacers are hoping to shorten the wait time for your burgers and beers by way of artificial intelligence.
European Space Agency sends final command sequence as its spacecraft approaches Mars
The European Space Agency uploaded the last of its commands to the ExoMars spacecraft, telling the spacecraft what to do once it arrives at the red planet.
This 1,000-square-foot luxury tent costs more than some houses
The Autonomous Tent costs $100,000 and is about as luxurious as you would expect for that price.
Nanoworms and rods are the most effective drug delivery vessels so far
Nanoparticles come in many shapes and sizes, but when it comes to drug delivery, nanorods and nanoworms are the most effective forms.
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are helping retail stores regain relevance
Sixty years after the opening of the first shopping mall, retailers are turning to mixed commerce, combining smaller physical spaces with 3D technology.
Get some companionable help in the kitchen with AI-enabled HelloEgg
This is one egg you don't want to break. Meet HelloEgg, the child of an old-fashioned egg timer and some very new AI technology.
The Goby toothbrush is an aesthetically pleasing addition to your bathroom
Meet Goby, the first direct-to-consumer rechargeable electric toothbrush that believes your mouth deserves better.
Sick of tying your shoes? Turn them into slip-ons with Hickies 2.0
For everyone who believes that bows should only be tied on presents (and not on your feet), the Hickies 2.0 lacing system is for you.
Researchers have built world’s tiniest transistor with 1-nanometer gate
Researchers have created a transistor with a functional 1-nanometer gate, which they are claiming is the smallest working transistor yet made.
Algorithm solves cake-cutting problem that has haunted mathematicians
Looking to cut up a cake fairly? It's a lot more complicated than you thought, particularly among a large group of people -- as computer scientists proved.
Faster than a speeding — elevator. Shanghai Tower claims to have world's fastest
The Shanghai Tower now boasts the world's fastest elevator, but can it be topped?
RadarCat doesn’t purr, but it can recognize a human leg and other objects
Researchers at Scotland's University of St Andrews have created a device called RadarCat that connects to a PC and will recognize real-world objects.
Nothing left behind: GearEye keeps tabs on everything from lenses to SD cards
A startup is working to ensure photographers never arrive at a shoot without an SD card again. GearEye is a new system that checks your gear bag for you.
Infrared camera could help dentists discover cavities much earlier
A new noninvasive infrared camera technology could provide a new way for dentists to carry out checks for cavities before they develop too far.
Sharp’s smartphone concept has the gorgeous rounded corners you’ve always wanted
Sharp has shown off a new smartphone concept called the Corner R, which has one feature other phones lack -- almost no bezel thanks to its rounded display.
Small furry mammals inspired researchers to create groundbreaking wetsuit material
Could your next wetsuit be fashioned after a beaver or sea otter? Quite possibly yes, if these researchers have anything to say about it.
Panasonic's new battery-less, wireless universal switch makes its CEATEC debut
In the future, you can stop getting up to turn on the lights. And at CEATEC, the future is now, thanks to a new switch from Panasonic.
Researchers replicate rogue waves under realistic conditions for first time
The lab-generated rogue waves may be used to test newly designed vessels before they are constructed at full scale.
Typhoon-powered wind turbine aims to siphon energy from a force of nature
Engineer Atsushi Shimizu hopes his new invention, the world's first typhoon-powered wind turbine, will help the nation power itself in the decades to come.
Verizon will begin using drones to bring 4G connectivity in emergency areas
Verizon announced it will be using drones to test new ways to bring 4G connectivity to emergency areas.