New system sends unwanted drones back where they came from
ApolloShield hacks into unwanted drones and sends them back to their owners – is this system a win for both companies and drone pilots?
Chemists have a way of extracting the gold from your old cellphones
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a chemical process for separating the gold in old gadgets from the other less valuable metals.
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball automatically rights itself if it topples
Now you can pull a canister vacuum all around the house and not get frustrated when it tips over. Dyson Cinetic Big Ball will right itself automatically.
Interactive map shows how animals will flee warming temperatures
Climate change is regarded as a fact by most experts, and we can already observe its effect on the natural systems, from tides to migration patterns.
Sketch nylon, polycarbonate or even bronze in thin air with the 3Doodler Pro
What sets the 3Doodler Pro apart from its forebears is a higher degree of user control, and the fact that it can print with a wider range of materials.
Astronomers discover the oldest, most distant galaxy cluster ever seen
CL J1001 lies some 11.1 billion light years away, which means galaxy clusters began to form 700 million years earlier than scientists previously thought.
Humavox partners with AKM to build smaller wireless charging receivers
Humavox wants to make wireless charging easier, and more widespread. That starts with manufacturers, and that's why Humavox is teaming up with AKM Corp.
Hospitals of the future will sound different … and that’s a good thing
Hospitals are implementing design changes to reduce noise pollution and make for a better experience for patients.
Watch an eerie, IBM Watson-made trailer for a film about the dangers of AI
America’s most famous artificial intelligence has leant its intelligence to Hollywood, composing a trailer for a sci-fi horror-thriller, Morgan.
Transparent solar panels are the photovoltaics of the future
Transparent solar panels turn regular windows into super-efficient photovoltaics.
Startup uses deep learning to let you shop for items by snapping photos
A new algorithm is reportedly twice as accurate as competing systems at recognizing objects within a picture and then linking to real-world items for sale.
Goodbye drops: Smart contact lenses release drugs directly into your eye
Researchers have created a smart contact lens capable of delivering doses of medication directly to the eye.
Largest passive housing development now underway in Germany
Hiedelburg Village will be the largest passive housing development constructed to date and will cut energy usage to 85 percent below average.
Taking selfies from above is a Breeze with new $500 drone from Yuneec
Life looks better from a bird's-eye view, right? For everyone in agreement, there's a new "ultimate flying camera" known as the Breeze.
Ever wanted to see what hurricanes look like from outer space? Here's your chance
The International Space Station captured and posted footage on Tuesday of a time lapse of three different hurricanes.
The biggest tech expo in Europe is happening now! Here’s what to expect
Germany's IFA in Berlin is one of the largest and oldest tech shows in the world. This year, we expect to see a ton of new devices. Here's what's coming.
We are still alone: Scientists say signals received last year weren't from aliens
The signals detected near star HD164595 that were thought to possibly be alien appear to just be some type of terrestrial interference.
At IFA, Panasonic shows off new type of living environment built around smart electronics
Panasonic wants to bring its smart home designs to Europe, with a test block of Berlin flats with connected appliances and smart services.
How a fine spray of water can help automakers build cleaner engines
Relatively simple, Bosch's water injection system promises to boost gas mileage and lower CO2 emissions.
A 1,000-watt laser blasting rust off of pipes is absolutely mesmerizing
Portable laser cleaner created by Belgian company P-Laser promises to blast away rust, heavy paint, and grease in the coolest way ever.
Astronauts can now sequence viruses, fungi, and — potentially — alien DNA in space
Over the weekend, astronaut Kate Rubins successfully sequenced samples of DNA, establishing the a small sequencer as a valuable new tool for science in space.
Pre-order Brewie and you’ll soon be brewing up your own craft beers at home
After a number of successful crowdfunding campaigns, the world's first automated home brewery, known as the Brewie, is available for preorder.
Trust your gut with Welt — a new smart belt from Samsung
Welt is a fashion accessory that happens to double as a fitness monitor, because sometimes, your waistline knows best.
Google DeepMind wants to use machine learning to help treat head and neck cancer
Google DeepMind is embarking upon a research project that could make the treatment of head and neck cancer more efficient.
Tease your cat from work with Acer’s new pet-tracking Pawbo Plus cam
Acer's new Wi-Fi pet tracker, the Pawbo Plus camera, ships later this year with a family of accessories like a flashlight, treat dispenser, and cat teaser.
Virtual reality hack lets you control a real-life robot arm
Silicon Valley company 219 Design has built a 3D-printed robot arm you can control using a virtual reality app and an HTC Vive headset.
Are aliens trying to contact us? Signals from faraway star have experts buzzing
A discovery by Russian radio telescope operators in 2015 has the astronomy community buzzing about potential evidence of aliens. But don't hold your breath.
NASA's EmDrive thruster just took an important leap forward
NASA's futuristic, physics-defying EmDrive thruster has just taken an important leap toward silencing its critics.
Motion-detecting smartphones can discover a deadly quiver in your heart
Scientists use the accelerometer and gyroscope of the modern smartphone to detect atrial fibrillation, a potentially fatal heart condition.
This artist attached himself to a giant robot to paint his latest masterpiece
Dragan Ilic, a 68-year-old Serbian artist, recently strapped himself to a giant industrial robot to be used as a human paintbrush.
Stop digging for your keys — the 2nd-gen Kevo Smart Lock has you covered
Kwikset is on its way to a keyless future, and has now announced the launch of the second-generation Kevo Touch-to-Open Smart Lock.