6 underrated Google projects you may have missed
Google had a busy keynote, with the announcement of Google Home, a VR platform, and more. But here's a look at some cooler projects that were left out.
MIT’s NuTonomy aims to bring self-driving taxis to Singapore by 2018
NuTonomy is advancing driverless car technology on many fronts, including retrofitting cars in the U.S. and prepping a fleet of taxis for Singapore.
Harvard scientists just figured out how to make their robotic bee 'perch' on objects to save energy
Despite its small size, the Harvard-developed micro aerial vehicle is capable of flight and perching to conserve its valuable energy.
Laser scan analysis reveals that trees ‘sleep’ at night, perk up to catch sunlight during day
The next time you find yourself in a forest at night, walk quietly as the trees around you may be sleeping, claims a new research study from Hungary.
Police departments in smaller cities getting real-time street surveillance centers
High-tech street surveillance centers aren't only in big cities. Smaller cities are beginning to set up their own tech centers to fight crime.
Some crazy California distillery is making vodka with San Francisco’s fog
In an effort to overcome California's biggest draught in history, Hangar 1 turned to San Fransisco's plentiful fog to help produce their vodka.
Meet TWIRL, and the storm chasers who planted sensors in the heart of a twister
This spring, researchers will comb the central United States in search of tornadoes and purposely put themselves in harm's way to help save your life.
Australian ranchers are turning to farm robots to manage livestock in the Outback
Australian engineers have developed a farmbot to herd and monitor livestock, while scanning the ground to determine the quality of the pasturelands.
Is your dog feeling ill? Does he need to go potty? Tracy Trackers use AI to tell you
Tracy Trackers aren't your average pet wearable -- the device uses artificial intelligence to monitor your dog's health.
Researchers break wireless bandwidth record with 6-gigabit connection
A research team in Germany has broken a world record by beaming data across a distance of 23 miles at previously unmatched speeds.
OtterBox jumps on the modular train with a stylish iPhone case
OtterBox is doing something different with its new Universe Case System: modules. It still offers protection, but swapping out upgrades is the priority.
Cirrent will connect your smart home devices to the internet right out of the box
Launching this week at Connections in San Francisco, Cirrent's new service allows for easier and safer Wi-Fi connections for smart home products.
Adonit’s Pixel stylus offers unique features when paired with compatible apps
Adonit has introduced a new stylus that works best when paired with compatible apps via Bluetooth.
Pebble kickstarts two new smartwatches, plus the screenless Core
Pebble may have recently laid off 25 percent of its workforce, but the company is trying to revive growth with three new devices on Kickstarter.
Miracle medical moment as legally blind man sees with bionic eye
After 40 years of limited vision, John Jameson now can see again thanks to a breakthrough surgery that placed a small telescope in his eye.
Indoor air is five times as polluted as outdoor air, but Molekule can help
Rather than just filter and trap indoor pollutants, Molekule smart home indoor air purifier breaks them down into harmless molecular particles.
Orbii home security system uses a robotic device to monitor your home
Orbii has launched an Indiegogo campaign to crowdfund its robotic home security system. The device can roll around your home and keep you informed.
Who needs a cashier? Pepper the robot takes your order and accepts MasterCard
Powered by MasterCard's MasterPass Digital Wallet, Pepper the robot can now approve your transaction to order pizza.
QuickStix aim to make you a master of chopsticks
QuickStix has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its new reusable chopsticks, which feature concave hexagonal tips.
India joins the space race, successfully launching its first reusable shuttle
On Monday, India's space agency announced the successful launch of a prototype of its reusable space shuttle.
Say goodbye to passwords on Android: Trust API could launch by the end of the year
The Trust API was created under Google's Project Abacus to end the need to enter passwords for Android apps.
DARPA is developing an underwater GPS alternative that relies on sound waves
DARPA is inviting proposals for an underwater navigation system that relies on acoustic sound waves in order to replace GPS, which doesn't work underwater.
Google’s newly launched Magenta Project aims to create art with artificial intelligence
Inspired by the competitive success of AlphaGo and the cultural appeal of DeepDream, Google expands its AI into the humanities with the the Magenta project
Getty Images uses random stock photos to re-create 4 famous faces
Getty Images' latest ad campaign uses its massive archive of stock photos to recreate portraits of four famous people, using photos of random people’s faces.
SolarBook harnesses the power of the sun to charge your creative mind and devices
Currently available through Kickstarter, the SolarBook is a notebook that doubles as a portable charger.
Obama wants your children’s opinions in the new Kids Science Advisors program
Called the "Kids Science Advisors," the purpose of Obama's new committee is to encourage young scientists to share ideas about the future of science.
61N is the camera that can compete with Narrative Clip 2
Devices require much our attention, but small cameras that don't require much attention are gaining momentum. 61N is one such camera.
Lockheed Martin joins the space race to Mars
This week, Lockheed Martin revealed its Mars Base Camp concept, a space station that will orbit the Red Planet and help astronauts prepare for landing.