AI expert says that Russia is on the verge of a ‘major breakthrough’ in artificial intelligence
What is this breakthrough in artificial intelligence that Alexi Samsonovich hinted at in NYC? Digital Trends reached out to him to find out.
Wearing unsightly 3D glasses at the movies may become a thing of the past
Your days of donning a pair of unsightly 3D glasses at the movies may one day be behind you thanks to the bright minds at MIT.
Panasonic’s puffy Ballooncam is a drone safe enough to soar above crowds
By wrapping a drone up inside a balloon, this prototype from Panasonic could improve drone safety as well as flight times -- and it doubles as a projector.
Crowdfunding is coming to British politics with MoreUnited.uk
Meet MoreUnited.uk, "a new movement setting out to change British politics."
Jiobit aims to make wearables so discreet they’re practically invisible
Jiobit is building a revolutionary chip that, using machine learning and contextual clues, could drastically improve the battery life of wearables.
BeCool Power Tech system creates energy from your home AC
In summers of the future, you may not have to choose between keeping cool and saving money -- at least, not if the BeCool HVAC system makes it big.
It's coming home — the Solar Impulse 2 starts last leg of its journey
The end is finally in sight for the Solar Impulse 2. After a grueling series of flights that have spanned over a year, the aircraft is almost home.
These are the drones you’re looking for: official Star Wars flying fighters
The speeder bike, X-Wing, Millennium Falcon, and Tie fighter launch with some cool features, including stunt flying and laser battles.
Weekly Rewind: Brain mapping, a possible cure for blindness, and more
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
The 3,900-ft projected ceiling in this Berlin mall lets you shop underwater
The main attraction at most malls may be the shopping, but that's not the case in Das Schloss, located in Berlin. The main attraction there is the ceiling.
Zencrate is a smart hideaway for your anxious pooch
For the millions of anxious dogs that are scared of loud noises, there's Zencrate. This smart crate/den has fans, music, memory foam, and more..
Sorry, you can’t attach guns and flamethrowers to your drone
A federal judge rejected arguments that the FAA doesn't have authority over drones with handguns and flamethrowers just because they're in the sky.
Robot grillmaster feeds and delights party of German bratwurst lovers
A robotic grillmaster selects, places, grills bratwurst and serves them on plates at a party in Germany.
Weekend Workshop: Survive The Wasteland with these ‘Fallout’ DIY Nuka-Cola caps
Made popular via Bethesda's Fallout franchise, Nuka-Cola caps are the cream of the currency crop across The Wasteland. Here's how you can make your own.
Ultra-detailed Apollo 11 command module scan can be 3D printed or explored with VR
The Smithsonian's 3D scan of the Apollo 11 command module can be 3D printed or explored in virtual reality
Infuse your own spirits in just a few hours using the sous vide method
Sous vide isn't just for making the perfect steak. You can use it to infuse alcohol with fruit or herbs or turn vodka into gin.
Out with elephants and in with apps: Ringling Bros. is reinventing the circus
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are using video projection mapping, a dedicated mobile app, and spotlight tracking for a new "Out Of This World" show.
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI butler now manages his entire house, and makes him toast
Mark Zuckerberg claims in a new interview that his AI personal assistant now lets him control his entire home, and also makes him breakfast.
Robotic camera dolly upcycled from a wheelchair and other parts
Who has $18,000 to buy a robotic camera dolly? Eric Beck from Indy Mogul designed a robotic camera dolly for 360 video with some interesting parts.
Microsoft's Dream Job partners will help you prepare for your next position
Microsoft reaches across its product line and to outside sources for its Dream Job program, using Word, Sway, Skype, career expert Maxie McCoy, and Moo.
3DR flies its Solo drone to new heights in bid for commercial business
3DR became a household name thanks its popular Solo drone for aerial photo enthusiasts, and the company hopes to copy that success in commercial markets．
Robots demolish a site deemed too hazardous for workers
After four workers were tragically killed on a demolition site, robots were charged with carrying out the demolition work in their place.
Can't tell Monet from Manet? Let Google's latest app be your tour guide
Google's latest Arts & Culture update allows users to tour a museum virtually, or head out on a self guided tour thanks to artwork recognition software.
Turn your kitchen into your favorite local brewpub with Hopsy’s HomeTap
Backed by its pre-existing delivery network, the Bay Area-based company Hopsy now offers a draught-style countertop beer dispenser it's dubbing the HomeTap.
Watch the time fly by with this gorgeous levitating nixie clock
Scottish electronics whiz Tony “Lasermad” Adams has built a levitating nixie clock unlike any that have been seen before.
Chinese scientists will be the first to use CRISPR gene editing in human patients
Chinese scientists are preparing to set a world's first by treating lung cancer patients with cells modified using the CRISPR–Cas9 gene editing technique.
Voyager 4 drone's incredible optical zoom camera will pack 16x magnification
Drone manufacturer Walkera has announced Voyager 4, its latest flagship drone, which will feature a camera system capable of 10mm to 1500mm zoom range.
NASA time-lapse shows a year on Earth from a million miles away
NASA has taken images captured by its EPIC camera module on board the NOAA DSCOVR spacecraft and created a mesmerizing time-lapse of a year on Earth.
Snowden developing iPhone battery case with hidden spy tool
Edward Snowden and hacker Andrew Huang are developing a monitoring tool that fits into a battery case and alerts you if your phone is spying on you.
Be polite or be labeled as rude on Candid, a new anonymous social network
On Thursday, yet another anonymous social network launched on both the iOS and Android app stores, but on Candid, you have to be nice.
Scientists have found a chemical-free way to extend milk’s life for up to 3 weeks
Researchers have discovered a way to heat milk for less than a second to extend its shelf life for up to three weeks.