Adobe Aero let me walk through my own photos in augmented reality
Meet Adobe Aero, a free iOS app that brings Photoshop art -- or even your own photographs -- into the real world using augmented reality.
2020 was a good year for the PC. Then the coronavirus pandemic struck
2020 was projected to be a good year for PCs thanks to an anticipated bump in sales from the end of Windows 7 support. Instead, coronavirus has wreaked havoc.
Konami’s TurboGrafx16 console is back, and it’s a treasure trove of retro gaming
Is the TurboGrafx16 the best 80s games console you've never heard of? Yes, it probably is, and luckily a Mini version is coming out in March ready to introduce you to a massive library of 57 games that still play well today. Known as the PC Engine internationally, we've played an early version to see how it holds up.
What we want to see from 2K Games’ new NFL game in 2021
For the first time in 15 years, 2K Games will be releasing a NFL game to compete with EA's Madden. While it isn't NFL 2K, the possibilities are still exciting.
Riddle us this: The biggest questions we have about The Batman
From the status of Deathstroke to its place in the DC Extended Universe, these are the big questions posed by Matt Reeves' upcoming Dark Knight film The Batman.
The secret way most apps spy on you even when you think they aren’t
No matter how many security precautions you may take, most mobile apps still have the ability to track and collect data on you through third-party trackers.
This $700 laptop has Thunderbolt 3, and that’s great news for the future of PCs
Acer's new Swift 3 doesn't look like a stand-out laptop, but it has one unmistakable feature: A Thunderbolt 3 port, for a laptop that costs just $700. Here's why the new accessibility of Thunderbolt 3 is a great sign for the future of PCs.
Is the iPad Pro ready for real photo editing? I ditched my MacBook to find out
With new features in iOS 13 and powerful apps like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, Apple's top tablet is finally living up to the Pro in its name.
911 hotlines are outdated, so Ginny Katz is building something better
The American emergency response system is aging and easily overwhelmed. Ginny Katz, CEO of HazAdapt, is building an emergency response platform for the future.
Minority Report for poachers: Can predictive algorithms prevent wildlife crime?
Dr. Meredith Gore is a conservation criminologist who uses data to stop wildlife trafficking before species are poached, taking techniques from criminology.
Drivers needed (sort of): Einride wants remote pilots for its driverless pods
Drivers wanted for driverless pods? It sounds crazy, but autonomous freight company Einride says it's the future of truck driving. Here's what you need to know.
Online platforms like Facebook are losing yet another ‘infodemic’ war
With cases of Coronavirus on the rise around the globe, online platforms like Facebook and Google are struggling to stem the resulting tide of misinformation.
Can switching to an old, outdated smartphone cure your addiction?
With huge screens and endless battery, modern phones are built to fuel your addiction. So can an old iPhone 6S help?
Prosthetics that don’t require practice: Inside the latest breakthrough in bionics
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a technique for creating the most advanced nerve-controlled prosthetic hands yet. Here's how it's done.
Yes, China is probably watching us through our IoT devices
There's a good chance that if it was built in China, your IoT smart home gadget is likely sending some kind of info to China. Thing is, it's mostly innocuous.
This Google robot taught itself to walk, with no help whatsoever, in two hours
Remember that scene in Walt Disney’s Bambi where the titular fawn learns to stand up and walk under its own power? Like that, basically, but with a robot.
Coronavirus is closing schools and hinting at a digital future for education
The ongoing coronavirus outbreak, as well as the possibility of future pandemics, illustrates the need for schools to prepare for virus-induced digitalization.
Launching little: Inside Rocket Lab’s ingenious plan to democratize space
When you think of rocket launches, you probably think of huge companies like Boeing or SpaceX manufacturing massive rockets like the Starship. But one company is taking the opposite approach to launches, making rockets which are smaller, lighter, and more affordable.
I used cloud gaming exclusively for a month. Here’s what happened
Cloud gaming is here, but is it ready to replace your game console? I tried cloud gaming for a month to find out. The answer will surprise you.
VR is making medical training cheaper, better, and more accessible than ever
The recent wave of affordable VR headsets has made it possible to offer hands-on training to medical students who wouldn't otherwise be able to practice.
The hard drive of the future has been swimming through our veins all along
As humanity pumps out ever more data, the storage systems of the pst just can't cut it. Thankfully, nature built an incredible storage system a long time ago: DNA. Not only can DNA hold vast sums of data in a small volume, but it could power a revolution in computing.
Could cellular seafood take pressure off Earth’s overfished oceans?
These biotech companies want to produce seafood without the sea. Here's how they're doing it -- and why they believe that it's going to be a game-changer.
Climate change is killing coffee farms, so Atomo is brewing it without beans
Atomo Coffee doesn't use beans. Instead, it upcycles seeds and husks, while still keep the flavor and aroma of coffee, thanks to similar volatile compounds.
Making meat out of thin air? Impossible. But this startup does it anyway
A steak takes a long time to land on your plate. Could science originally proposed by NASA in the 1960s help create meat out of thin air? A new startup thinks so.
Hacking photosynthesis: Could artificial leaves fuel the future?
As demand for renewable energy sources increases, researchers have turned to leaves to develop a technology that replicates photosynthesis: the process plants use to convert sunlight, water, and CO2 into energy
The most peaceful place on the internet? Bird Twitter
Bird Twitter is a place for birders to share photos, videos, and information about birds in an educational environment.
Folding phones have a durability problem, and they’re tough to fix
With reports of creaky hinges, scratches and cracks appearing on folding screens, and difficult repairs is it better to hold off on buying a foldable phone?
Inside the groundbreaking plan to truly anonymize your 2020 Census data
The U.S. Census Bureau wants to keep its data secure with differential privacy measures, but researchers are worried about how the protected data will affect their work, funding, and other issues.
The Outsider: 5 big ways the HBO series differs from Stephen King’s book
HBO's The Outsider is based on a Stephen King novel of the same name, but there are some key differences between the book and the miniseries
Flippy the burger-flipping robot is changing the face of fast food as we know it
A robot that flips burgers is coming to a fast food joint near you. And it can do a lot more than that, too. Meet Flippy, the robot superstar of Miso Robotics.
The United States has a colossal e-waste problem. This is why
Those millions of old motherboards and smartphones rotting in landfills aren’t just eyesores. They're a massive health hazard, and we're not addressing them effectively
Apple says Mac Catalyst is working. We asked developers to find out the truth
Apple’s Mac Catalyst lets developers port their iPad apps to the Mac. It’s had some criticism, so we decided to find out exactly what developers think of it.
Inside the mind of an autonomous delivery robot
Starship Technologies' autonomous delivery robots have driven thousands of miles. Here's how its bots experience the world -- and why it matters for our future.
Innovative edge-finding AR eyepiece lets firefighters see through smoke
Firefighters put their lives on the line every day. Could a new augmented reality head-up display called C-Thru save lives? Here's how it works.