Intel’s Joule is a maker platform so small it can be installed in safety glasses
Intel showed off Joule today, a lightweight maker. Joule was fit on a pair of glasses, and was shown verifying bolt sizes in realtime.
Thanks to a built-in Ruben’s Tube, this speaker spews fire that dances with your music
The Fireside Audiobox is a beautiful handcrafted Bluetooth speaker, which just so happens to shoot dancing flames in time to your tunes.
Like little homing missiles, nanorobots target tumors for direct drug delivery
Teams of nanorobots can now swim through bloodstreams, target cancer, and deliver a drug deep into the tumor without harming surrounding healthy tissues.
'Trainer Ball' is a Pokéball-like device 'Pokémon Go' players can throw
Take your Pokémon Go play to the next level of immersion, with a brand-new Pokéball-like Trainer Ball you can throw.
Velodyne just got $150 million from Ford and Baidu to develop its lidar tech
Velodyne, a company that makes lidar sensors for self-driving cars, has managed to raise an impressive $150 million from Ford and Baidu.
Stanford finds that phase change memory could be 1,000 times faster than DRAM
A study published by Stanford University suggests that phase change memory could indeed be a potent successor to DRAM.
‘Largest structure in the universe’ undermines fundamental cosmic principles
The tremendous feature consists of nine gamma-ray bursts (GRB), forming a ring that streaks some 5 billion light years through space.
‘Can I borrow your pickup?’ NASA needs help moving an asteroid
NASA wants to capture an asteroid and drag it back to Earth within the next decade, but yesterday said it will need some help to do so.
Estream is a personal hydroelectric generator for charging your gadgets
Enomad has revealed a hydropower device called the Estream that will convert running water into electricity that can charge your phone and other USB devices
The robo-lawyer that appealed $4M in parking tickets is now helping the homeless
DoNotPay, a robo-lawyer which helped appeal $4m of unpaid parking tickets, is now helping the UK's homeless population apply for government housing.
Will Nissan’s variable compression tech be a game-changer for gasoline engines?
At the Paris Motor Show in September Nissan is going to debut a variable compression and displacement gasoline engine that could supplant diesels.
Researchers use high-pitched sound to levitate a sphere
Researchers have come up a means to levitate a 2-inch solid polystyrene sphere using ultrasonic acoustic waves pitched above the frequency a human can hear.
Now computers can clone your handwriting with creepy accuracy
Researchers at University College London have created an algorithm capable of taking a sample of handwritten text and imitating it.
Wildlife photographer rescues a drowning eagle, for the second time
Polish wildlife photographer Krzysztof Chomicz often photographs white-tailed eagles, but he has also rescued them.
Time for a bathroom redo? Houzz unveils latest tech for toilets, tubs, and showers
Homeowners who renovate their bathrooms choose from a wide range of high-tech features, focusing on toilets, bathtubs, and showers.
What happens when anyone can edit genes at home? We’re about to find out
Many experts think Zayner’s project is careless and even dangerous. And, although Zayner's goal is to do good, they wonder if it’s worth the risk.
AI ‘guardian angel’ may help firefighters keep their cool in burning buildings
Firefighters undergo rigorous training before responding to their first call but they still aren’t superhuman.
Crop-eating Canada geese meet their nemesis — a laser-wielding scarecrow
The latest tool in a farmer's arsenal against crop-eating Canada geese? A high-tech, laser-wielding scarecrow that'll send the birds skyward.
Want to drink beer and make sustainable fertilizer? Urine luck!
Human waste collected from an outhouse behind Sudwerk Brewery Co. in Davis, California may help spur the next generation of fertilizers.
Pick a spot: You can assemble this wonderful dream home anywhere
Known for their minimal impact on the environment, prefabricated homes don't get much better than this gorgeous one-story abode set in southeastern Uruguay.
Newly Dutch-approved Tesla Model S and Model X will take the cars further on a single charge
According to Kenteken TV, which posted the news, Dutch regulators have approved both new versions – each dubbed P100D -- of the Model X and Model S for use.
Elon Musk landed his sixth Falcon 9 rocket after launching a satellite into orbit
After taking off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the Falcon 9 was tasked — and succeeded — with launching a satellite into geostationary transfer orbit
These flash tattoos aren’t just pretty — they can control your phone too
DuoSkin temporary tattoos usher in a new generation of wearables that behave almost like a second skin.
24 years in the making, this handmade floating island is the stuff of dreams
Catherine and Wayne King don’t mess around when it comes to off the grid living. They built themselves their own private island off Vancouver Island.
This leather wallet isn’t just pretty — it’s Bluetooth connected and trackable, too
Meet RockDove, purveyors of trendy and trackable leather goods for the 21st century.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Toasteroids, mechanical puzzle books, and more
Check out our roundup of crowdfunding projects and announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
Your old phone can save your house from burning down
Smart home security company Cleverloop has developed an app called Smokey, which turns your old smartphone or tablet into a smart smoke alarm.
PetChatz puts you in constant contact with your beloved fur babies
If you’ve ever wished for a way to check in with your cat or dog while you’re at work, PetChatz has the answer. Now, your pet can call you.
Super high-speed travel may be going to India in the form of the Hyperloop
The Hyperloop, Elon Musk's ambitious concept that was first debuted in 2013, might be going to India.
Self-healing clothes? It could be a possibility thanks to a squid protein
Proving once again that Mother Nature really does know best, scientists have discovered the self-healing properties of proteins found in squid ring teeth.
Ready to live in deep space? NASA is starting to develop habitats for our journey
We already can check out our proposed deep space accommodations thanks to NASA and its plan to build deep space habitats here on Earth
Fathom One is a modular underwater drone that lets you explore the deep
Get ready to welcome the Fathom One, the world’s first affordable modular underwater drone.
Meet Wilson X — the football that’s smarter than you are
Wilson's connected football could arrive near the beginning of the NFL football season. Wilson X football pre-orders will ship September 8.
Weekend Workshop: Light up your love for arcade games with a DIY marquee lightbox
Considering the universal love for retro video games, there's no better way to show appreciation for your favorite classic title than this DIY lightbox.