Casio’s Android Wear rugged watch is now available at $500
Casio's first smartwatch offering is an Android Wear device that offers relevant information on certain outdoor activities as well.
Calcium might be the key to super-efficient liquid battery technology
MIT professor Donald Sadoway and his team have developed new liquid battery technology using calcium and magnesium.
Google creates a cloud-based machine learning platform that everyone can use
Google this week announced a new cloud-based Machine Learning platform that the company believes will transform the industry.
Oculus VR CEO reveals that the first Rift headset has shipped
Oculus VR CEO Brendan Iribe revealed on Twitter that the very first Rift unit has shipped.
Leak reveals Microsoft plans to double down on Windows’ stylus support
A close look at two builds of the Windows 10 "Redmond" update reveals two tools designed to better support a stylus pen.
Record-breaking fiber-optic research is good news for high-speed VR, 4K data transfer
Engineers at the University of Illinois broke a record by delivering the fastest "error free" transfer speeds through fiber-optic wires, to date.
Intel quietly launches new mobile CPU for laptops, notebooks
There's a new mobile chip in town called the Intel i7-6660U. It's based on the Skylake-U architecture and supports DirectX 12.
See a Roomba turn into R2D2 with this creative decal set
For any true Star Wars fan, you can now buy a custom decal set from Bel & Bel that will turn your Roomba into a version of everyone's favorite robot -- R2D2.
Autodesk’s new 3D printer uses 5 print heads simultaneously to make gigantic objects
Developed by a team of researchers at the 3D design firm Autodesk, Project Escher aims to revolutionize the software used in modern day 3D printers.
The world’s first 3D printed, FDA-approved drug hits the market today
The world's first 3D printed drug hits the market today. Spritam was previously approved by the FDA, but the tablet is now available to US consumers.
Google's smart home assistant could take on Amazon's Echo
The Amazon Echo has been a huge success, but Google is reportedly looking to build a home assistant of its own.
Want to visit Google's data center in Oregon? Just pick up the nearest Google Cardboard
Google opened up its data center in The Dalles, Oregon, back in 2006. Now you can take a virtual tour where many Google employees can't go.
UltraHD option arrives for Eurocom's unlocked Sky X9E laptop
Eurocom is now offering an Ultra HD display option for its Sky X9E unlocked gaming laptop. Nvidia G-Sync is an option too.
Let bacteria provide your light with Glowee's bioluminescence
They may seem like the bottom of the food chain, but one day, the bacteria of the world could power our cities. Or at least, light them up.
Updated: Microsoft’s HoloLens isn’t shipping just yet, but will on March 30
Developers are reporting that Microsoft is shipping the HoloLens Development Edition kit.
Tesla discontinues its original Powerwall amid rumors it’s gearing up for version 2.0
Despite massive initial hype, Tesla quietly discontinued its original, 10kWh Powerwall system this week to focus on its 7kWh model and an upcoming upgrade.
A Japanese A.I. program just wrote a short novel, and it almost won a literary prize
A novel written largely by an artificial intelligence passed the first round of screening for a national literary prize in Japan.
The solid state drives just announced by Samsung will be in your next laptop
Samsung revealed two OEM-focused SSDs with the Polaris memory controller during its SSD Forum event held in Japan.
Citizens of Kuwait must now register their DNA with the government or face hefty fines
Kuwait has become the first country to make DNA registration mandatory for all citizens and foreign nationals in order to compile a national database.
Boom! Virgin Galactic partners with supersonic jet startup on multi-plane deal
The Colorado-based startup Boom hopes to build affordable supersonic passenger jets and Richard Branson's Virgin Group wants to help it get off the ground.
The KO-X 'all-terrain' hoverboard promises to take a beating without exploding
Hoverboards have gotten a bit of a bad rap when it comes to safety, but this company claims to have fixed those issues with Samsung parts.
Scientists just successfully used gene editing to remove HIV from infected immune cells
Temple University researchers have developed a breakthrough technique that may change the course of treatment for HIV/AIDS and other retrovirus infections.
Tired of spotty Wi-Fi, but hate long Ethernet cables? New coaxial adapter provides an alternative
Comtrend provides a kit that allows customers to push 1Gbps networking speeds across coaxial cables.
Wider seats, bigger bathrooms and LED lighting dress up new Airbus cabins
Airbus is launching a new cabin concept in the upcoming A330neo aircraft, called Airspace by Airbus.
Graphene wristband can monitor blood glucose, deliver drug treatment
Scientists this week published details on a new wearable wristband designed to monitor and treat diabetes.
This little power bank uses Bluetooth to make sure you don’t lose it
The CoalBit is a miniature power bank that also incorporates Bluetooth, which lets you keep track of both it and your phone.
Planey McPlaneface? The US Air Force wants the Internet to name its new stealth bomber
The US Air Force is going to let the internet name its new stealth bomber, but it is limiting submissions to members of the Air Force both past and present.
Boeing’s new submarine drone can traverse 7,500 miles in a single charge
Dubbed the Echo Voyager, Boeing's latest robotic submarine boasts the ability to navigate Earth's oceans autonomously for up to six months at a time.
NASA is sending a special zero-gravity 3D printer to the International Space Station today
NASA is sending a new version of Made In Space's 3D printer to the International Space Station today, on a scheduled launch of the Cygnus spacecraft.