This architect’s custom Lego room is straight from your childhood dreams
Architect Jeff Pelletier loved playing with Legos so much as a kid that he became an architect. He made a whole room to house his crazy collection.
It looks like Russia may be shooting for the moon
Russia's shooting for the moon again, planning a series of five robotic probes possibly in support of a future moon base.
Watch IBM’s Watson-powered robot bust a move — and sing
While dancing has never been a forte of machines, IBM's Watson is proving that robots really can have fun (even if it has to be programmed in).
Weekly Rewind: Facebook for the blind, a champagne gun, 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.
This new robot can keep its balance on beach rocks
Google subsidiary Schaft has shown what the future looks like in Tokyo, Japan. Robots helping with physical labor no longer seem too far away.
Raindrops may help power the next-generation solar panel
A group of researchers from China has tackled another problem with solar power - generating power during periods of clouds and rain.
Dubai is building a $1 billion skyscraper that may be the tallest in the world
Pushing the boundaries of the sky are developers in Dubai, who plan to build a skyscraper that will put the current tallest building in the world to shame.
This Uber competitor is betting heavily on sexual discrimination
All the drivers and passengers of Chariot for Women are, you guessed it, women.
The CIA is investing in skin care products to extract your DNA
The CIA's invests in technologies relevant to its mission, including Skincential Sciences' Clearista, which softens your skin while extracting your DNA.
Weekend Workshop: How to build a delightfully retro Tetris lamp
Since its debut in 1984, Tetris has been everywhere. Now, thanks to an easy walkthrough on Instructables, anyone can have a Tetris-style lamp in their home.
Jog on: These high-tech shoes know how to make you a better runner
Just like a golfing smartwatch can improve your game, or a fitness tracker can help you be more active, these smart shoes will make you a better runner.
The world's tiniest pacemaker is no bigger than a vitamin, and it was just approved by the FDA
Micra Transcatheter Pacing System, the world's smallest pacemaker, just received FDA approval. It is one-tenth the size of traditional devices.
Tourists in Japan could soon use their fingerprints as currency
Soon, you may be able to touch to buy, literally, with your fingerprint. Such a system is rolling out in Japan.
These adjustable tint airplane windows could replace those pesky plastic shades forever
Vision Systems is replacing airplane plastic window shades with these photovoltaic dimmable windows that go from transparent to opaque in no time.
MIT’s new pill sticks to your gastrointestinal tract for a slow, long-term drug release
MIT engineers developed a pill that sticks to the GI tract for long-term controlled drug release. One side is adhesive, the other repels food particles.
Fifth time’s a charm! SpaceX successfully lands its CRS-8 rocket on an autonomous drone ship
After failing to re-land its Falcon 9 rocket on a floating barge in prior attempts, SpaceX is gearing up to attempt yet another landing this afternoon.
Drone lovers unite! DJI+Discover is the Facebook for drone fans
DJI has launched an update to its app that essentially makes the app a social media network for those interested in drones.
IBM is developing a brain implant that can can detect and predict seizures
IBM's Stefan Herr is preparing an implantable system, akin to an "artificial brain," that will analyze brain waves in order to prevent seizures.
Short haul flights will be quieter with Siemens and Airbus electric aircraft
Siemens and Airbus are betting on electric and hybrid/electric aircraft for short haul flights. The benefits are less fuel, lower emissions, and less noise
Chatbot creators hire poets to make A.I. seem more human
Don't worry, parents -- if your child majored in Comparative Literature, he or she may have a shot in Silicon Valley
Someone turned a Game Boy into the ultimate arcade machine using Raspberry Pi
Warner Skoch might be a regular mobile app developer by day, but by night, he's making history by transforming a classic handheld
Drones may one day save your life: European responders to use drones for rescue missions
First responders in Europe are set to start learning how to use drones for rescue missions. The first pilot programs will start in May.
What lurks beneath Yellowstone Lake? This robot sub will find out
The Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration (GFOE) has taken to Kickstarter to raise funds to explore Yellowstone Lake.
Forget AlphaGo; China’s Alibaba is using its AI to predict TV talent show winners
China's Alibaba is using its AI to guess the winner of a popular TV talent show. Aside from analyzing data, the AI can also assess a singer’s “voice pitch."
Google sends its self-driving technology to Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is driving into the future. Joining the growing list of cities testing Google's autonomous car technology is the capital of Arizona.
Acer’s new liquid-cooled 2-in-1 leaked ahead of schedule, will include Intel RealSense camera
A set of images and specs of the unannounced Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 S have leaked, revealing a 12-inch tablet powered by 6th-gen Intel "Skylake" CPUs.
Sorry, Apple: This screen protector cuts out blue light and keeps display color intact
Less blue light means better sleep. Ocushield's screen protector cuts down on blue light without changing the color of your phone's screen.
Scientists have isolated a plant enzyme that could be the key to mass-produced biofuels
Researchers have isolated the enzyme responsible for hydrocarbon production by Botryococcus braunii and are looking to use it to make biofuels en masse.
This experimental jewelry is filled with bioluminescent algae, so it glows in the dark
An experimental bioluminescent jewelry line features a necklace that glows in the dark with tiny blooms of living algae in a glass vial.
Google has patented a drone that delivers medical supplies on demand
Google has been awarded patents that describe an on-demand system of medical supply drones. The company contends that such UAVs could save valuable time.