Amazing AI-powered robotic potter designs and molds clay pots autonomously
A prototype robot is generating its own types of pottery -- thanks to a machine learning algorithm and a creepy “human finger” made out of silicone.
Scientists create microscope capable of taking photos 100 meters underwater
Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography have developed an underwater microscope that's changing how scientists observe bleached coral.
Sleep better and wake up fresher with the Zeeq smart pillow
Meet Zeeq, a smart pillow by REM-Fit that helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up at the right time.
A neural network tried to write a 9th Harry Potter book, with hilarious results
A deep learning neural network was given the first four Harry Potter novels and asked to write a new story. Here's what happened.
NASA’s Juno sends back the first image from within Jupiter’s orbit
It’s been a five-year journey for Juno from Earth to Jupiter, and the spacecraft has just returned an image from within the gas giant’s orbit.
You can build this DIY steadicam using little more than spare Lego pieces
YouTube channel Product Tank TV has shared a tutorial video showing how you can make your very own camera stabilizer using spare Lego pieces.
Who’s watching the watchers? FBI pilot iris scanning project seemingly has no end
Privacy and accountability concerns have been raised about an FBI iris scanning pilot project that started in 2013 to test technology but is still ongoing.
Sun-powered Solar Dogger promises perfectly cooked hot dogs in just 10 minutes
From the makers of the GoSun Stove and GoSun Grill is the Solar Dogger, a solar-powered hot dog cooker that promises perfectly made hot dogs in 10 minutes.
New algorithm could help diagnose depression by analyzing the tone of your voice
Machine learning algorithm can analyze a person’s speech patterns to help diagnose the possibility of depression.
Buzzing around with the world’s smallest camera drone
The Skeye Nano Drone is one of the smallest in-camera drones in the world right now. But how does it compare to some of the beefier quads on the market?
DIY backyard security system turns on the sprinklers when it sees a trespassing cat
A programmer trained a deep learning system to recognize cats in his garden -- and activate the sprinkler system.
Hasselblad and DJI partnership gives birth to medium-format drone package
We have our first glimpse at what Hasselblad and DJI's partnership may look like going forward, with their new Medium Format Drone package.
The Moon photobombed NASA’s images of Earth … again
While a NASA camera on the Deep Space Climate Observatory satellite was trying to observe the Earth's atmosphere, the Moon interrupted for a moment.
Wildlife reasearchers just turned the ISS into a space-based animal tracker
In a one-of-a-kind endeavor, wildlife biologists are using the International Space Station to track thousands of migratory animals in real-time.
The Arcus 3D-printed rubber band gatling gun fires 48 shots per second
This 3D printed gatling gun is capable of firing off 48 rubber bands in a matter of seconds
Every room in this NYC hotel will come with an iPad and wireless charging mat
Hotel Grand Union New York is a new hotel will include an iPad in every room, as well as wireless charging technology, thanks to Fli Charge.
Sonnen takes on Tesla with the Eco Compact, a long-lasting home battery
Tesla isn't the only company with a home battery. Sonnen recently announced a Powerwall competitor that should last longer, but is arguably cheaper too.
Intel to debut new 360-degree replay tech at MLB All-Star Week
Intel has announced that its new freeD replay technology will first be shown off live at this week's MLB All-Star Week festivities.
3D printed art deco skyscrapers are the most unusual lamps we’ve ever seen
Netherlands-based designer David Graas' "Stalaclights" are 3D-printed hanging skyscraper bulb shades.
After 10 years of development, Dean Kamen's futuristic prosthetic arm is now available for pre-order
From moving by leaning to creating artificial limbs that extend an amputee's bodily functions, the segway inventor's prosthetic arm is coming this year.
Here’s how the UK is using VR to train military medics before they hit the battlefield
Researchers have created a virtual reality scenario which puts military medics through the challenge of carry out lifesaving operations in a warzone
Anki's Cozmo will let you customize its code to your heart's content
Anki's artificially intelligent robot, the Cozmo, will ship with a powerful development kit that will allow developers to tap into its advanced features.
Genetically modified mice could help us sniff out explosives and diagnose diseases
Genetically-modified mice could be used to sniff out everything from landmines to diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
HomeAdvisor helps you take immediate action when you need home services
Digital Trends spoke to HomeAdvisor's director of business development at CE Week 2016 to learn about the company's home services marketplace.
Built-in thermal imaging gives Cat’s S60 smartphone superpowers
The Cat S60 is the world's first smartphone with a thermal camera.
Not all jobs equally threatened by robotics in next decade — how about yours?
A McKinsey & Company report predicts change in most jobs due to automation during the next decade. In some cases the least skilled jobs may be safest.
Your next job interview might be conducted by an AI
In an attempt to streamline hiring, a millennial-focused HR company called FirstJob, has launched an AI recruiting assistant named Mya.
Get more than your kicks on Route 66 — get your energy there, too
Get your energy on Route 66. That may not be a great song title, but could describe new technology to be tested on the famed highway later this year.
SuperMeat wants you to try its lab grown chicken breast
SuperMeat, an Israeli biotechnology startup, is attempting to develop a new technology that would create cultured meat from chicken cells.
Origin of ice on the Moon may be explained by this dwarf planet's 'darkest secret'
Fresh interest has emerged in Ceres following the discovery of permanently shadowed craters that contain the dwarf planet’s 'darkest secret.'