From Dylan to Eddie Vedder, these are the best Tom Petty collaborations
This sample of the best Tom Petty collaborations showcases the late legend's role as one of the most important partners in rock history.
Do you smell that? Prolitec brings “ambient scenting” to the IoT market
The company, which has had a lot of success in ambient scenting for the home, is expanding in the retail market.
Like this shirt? Finery suggests clothes like Spotify suggests songs
An interview with Finery founder and CEO Whitney Casey about the site that’s like a virtual closet for your clothes.
Why do some games take up so much storage space? We asked developers
Modern games have grown to swallow enormous amounts of hard drive space – but why? We reached out to developers, and asked them what’s driving ever-increasing install sizes.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Eskates, snow bikes, a better measuring cup
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
To get the perfect mountain shot, photographer Corey Rich has to climb it first
For Corey Rich, mountain climbing and photography are just another day at the office.
Best new shows and movies to stream: ‘Gerald’s Game,’ ‘Neo Yokio,’ and more
Need something to watch this weekend? Check out our list of the best new shows and movies to stream this week.
With Pixel, you can customize a robot and learn to code all at once
Pixel sets out to teach the basics behind robotics and computer science. With the app, you can customize your own robot.
Ever wonder how an album is made? Neil Finn live-streamed the process
Out of Silence shows Neil Finn in the moment as a live-streaming music creator, and he plans to continue to utilize the platform to launch new music.
Drones can help when disaster strikes, but only when they’re allowed to
Now that Hurricane Maria has finished its rampage, we should really start thinking about how rescue drones can help out.
Volvo’s U.S. boss clears the air on electrification, self-driving cars, safety
Volvo’s Senior Vice President Lex Kerssemakers discusses plans for electrification, autonomous drive, and increased safety over the next 5 years.
3 modern car ‘conveniences’ that are more hassle than they’re worth
Car tech has come a long way, but some modern “conveniences” are less like luxuries and more like annoyances.
Bring earplugs, and other tips for surviving Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week
The tips and warnings in the Salt Flats survival guide could save your eyes, ears, and butt during Speed Week and the World Finals.
Porsche InnoDrive is a cruise control system that doesn’t neuter a sports car
We test Porsche InnoDrive, a super-cruise control for sports cars that's coming to more of the company's models in the near future.
If data is the new oil, are tech companies robbing us blind?
Data is the new oil, or so the saying goes. So why are we giving it away in exchange for free email and better search results?
The pioneers of wireless electricity want to bring it to your next campsite
Imagine backcountry ski huts with wireless charging. Ossia's Cota wireless technology could change the way we operate outdoors.
How the CDC could use Google, AI, and even Twitter to forecast flu outbreaks
A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a flu forecasting system that can predict the spread and scale of the virus.
‘The Witness’ for iOS brings you soothing graphics to accompany tough puzzles
Looking for a challenging game with intriguing graphics? The Witness has over 500 puzzles and scenic views, to keep you playing for hours.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: 8K VR, smoke-free fires, a drone for your home
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
You and Bambi will both appreciate the new technologies reducing roadkill
Researchers at Virginia Tech are working on reducing roadkill and animal collisions that cost over 200 lives and $1 billion annually.
12 famous faces joining the casts of popular series this fall
With your favorite series returning this fall, check out some well-known actors who will be joining the cast lists.
Vertical forests are returning nature to cities, one skyscraper at a time
Two architects are designing areas for plants and forests on the tops and faces of skyscrapers. They’re also inspiring others to do the same.
The best new shows and movies to stream: ‘Transparent’ season 4 and more
Need something to watch this weekend? Check out our list of the best new shows and movies to stream. Transparent season 4 tops our list.
A history of artificial intelligence in 10 landmarks
Want to know what the most defining moments in the history of AI are? We've tried to narrow it down to the top 10 most significant.
Backed by an orchestra, Kaki King shape shifts yet again on ‘Live at Berklee’
Avant-guitarist Kaki King discusses the philosophy behind Live at Berklee, how to bring classical performance and composition into the modern era.
Weekly Rewind: The best Porsches ever, a new Nest security system, Google's HTC acquisition
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Inside the Japanese factory where Pioneer still makes car speakers by hand
We took a trip to visit the Pioneer speaker factory in Tendo, Japan to learn about the craftsmanship and quality that goes into a product most of us take for granted.
Braving traffic in a self-driving Audi A8 so sophisticated it’s not legal yet
Autonomous driving tech levels up with the Audi A8's Traffic Jam Pilot, which lets you sit back and watch TV while it steers through jams.
Unbeknownst to most fans, chips embedded in footballs help NFL gather more stats
The NFL tracking footballs' velocity, speed, and location in every game this season and next is done by implanting an RFID chip in the balls.
How the new Pirates of the Caribbean film defied physics and de-aged Johnny Depp
Oscar-nominated visual effects supervisor Gary Brozenich reveals the digital magic behind the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie.
Here’s what HEIF and HEVC are, and why they’ll improve your iPhone with iOS 11
Apple is adopting two new photo and video file formats, HEIF and HEVC. Here's a look at the benefits and limitations.
How do you crown the best smartphone camera? The experts share their secrets
In search of the best smartphone camera? We found out how respected photography lab, DxOMark, tests devices and scores them.
Exclusive: Beaten by Beats, here’s how Monster is reinventing itself
Dr. Dre sold Beats to Apple for $3.2 billion, and Monster got burned. Now the audio giant will turn retail inside out again, with help from the Florida Marlins and RocNation.
Naughty Alexa, a feces-smearing Roomba, and more hilarious smart-home fails
From toddlers accidentally giving naughty requests to Alexa to guys trying to delete inappropriate viewing history on their girlfriend’s TVs, here are six seriously funny smart home fails.