This iodine satellite propulsion system could help reduce space debris
A new iodine propulsion system for small satellites was recently used for the first time to change the orbit of a satellite.
Household electrical usage increased in 2020. Here’s how a smart home can help
Due to heatwaves, the pandemic, and wildfires across much of the country, energy usage increased nationwide for an increase of $1.21 billion in costs.
This artificial heart could help keep people on transplant waiting lists alive
A French company called Carmat has created an artificial heart that could potentially save the lives of people with end-stage biventricular heart failure.
Elon Musk announces $100M prize for carbon-capture technology contest
With climate change on his mind, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced a $100-million prize for a carbon-capture technology contest.
Clever new A.I. system promises to train your dog while you’re away from home
A prototype device is able to give out canine commands, check to see if they’re being obeyed, and then provide a treat as a reward when they are.
Apple Watch could be used to detect coronavirus infections
A study by researchers at New York's Mount Sinai hospital shows how Apple Watches could spot a coronavirus infection before a diagnosis.
The Box is an answer to the unstoppable cardboard pile-up in your house
This e-commerce solution could reduce waste, increase security. But will anyone use it?
Digital Trends Tech For Change CES 2021 Awards
Of all the world-changing technologies and innovative ideas on display at CES 2021, these four impressed us the most.
This clever attachment gives any powered wheelchair autonomous superpowers
This smart tech can help powered wheelchairs avoid accidents. That's a much bigger problem to solve than you might imagine.
Got poop? Toto’s Wellness Toilet promises health advice based on poop analysis
In a time when hygiene is the primary focus, Toto's touchless technology in bathrooms reduces the potential for bacteria to spread.
New A.I. hearing aid learns your listening preferences and makes adjustments
One of the picks for this year’s CES 2021 Innovation Awards is a smart hearing aid that uses A.I. to improve the audio experience in a couple of crucial ways.
Futuristic new appliance uses A.I. to sort and prep your recycling
Hate sorting the recycling? This machine will do the time-saving (and planet-saving) job on your behalf.
Razer’s high-tech face mask filters air and amplifies your voice, Bane-style
Featuring glowing RGB lights and an airtight seal, Razer calls Project Hazel the world's smartest face mask.
Tech for Change: At CES 2021, new devices and tech aim to help beat COVID-19
A variety of innovative tech companies and products coming to CES 2021 can help beat the novel coronavirus. Here’s a look at a few to keep your eyes on.
DrLupo shares how gamers worked together to raise over $2M for St. Jude
DrLupo is one of the biggest names in gaming, and he joins us to talk about gaming for charity.
Tech for Change: New gadgets at CES 2021 finally bridge the language barrier
Tech has turned us all into travelers these days, but language remains a challenging topic -- one tech is actively tackling.
Tech for Change: At CES 2021, tech promises to create clean, pure water for all
Some 20% of people lack access to drinking water and corporations around the globe contaminate more water than they ever purify. Fortunately, tech can help.
A blood-pressure sensor is the holy grail for wearables. Valencell has one
Biometric company Valencell says it can measure your blood pressure from your wrists and fingers and ears with PPGs, truly transforming our wearable devices.
Volvo Penta’s skipper-assist tech offers crash-free boat docking
Some wannabe skippers may be put off boating by the tricky process of docking (well, that and the steep cost). This impressive new technology can help.
Watch Samsung’s clever home robot set the table and pour wine
Meet Bot Handy, Samsung's work-in-progress home robot that can load a dishwasher, lay the table, and perhaps most importantly, pour a glass of wine.
Get this smartphone scope and you might never have to visit an optometrist again
There's no longer a reason to leave your home to get a vision check for new glasses. Here's how VisionCheck 2 works.
These tunable eyeglasses let you adjust focus on demand
Why settle for bifocals when you could be wearing glasses that can be refocused to suit the situation? That's the idea behind Voy eyeglasses.
Samsung’s new upcycling program turns your old phone into a SmartThings device
Samsung has announced the new Galaxy Upcycling at Home initiative, which is aimed at helping users use their old phones as SmartThings devices.
Nobi smart lamp senses movement to discern when older people are in distress
The Nobi Smart Lamp uses onboard A.I. algorithms to monitor older loved ones and alert emergency services if they fall or face other risks.
Themis Smart Mirror analyzes skin and stress levels to promote wellness
CareOS wants to disrupt the health and wellness market with the Themis Smart Mirror, a wellness companion for your bathroom or spa.
This video doorbell can tell if the person on your doorstep has a fever
The Ettie Video Doorbell measures the temperature of visitors, logs the number of people that have entered, and alerts guests when a space is at capacity.
Tech for Change: Can new gadgets at CES 2021 solve hearing loss?
At the 2021 CES show, we expect to see a fleet of true wireless earbuds from a variety of companies that aim to help the hard of hearing in groundbreaking ways.
Tech for Change: CES 2021 reveals new devices and tech to fix the planet
CES 2021 exhibits the small changes to the products we use and the tech we rely on to help us to act locally against climate change, even as we think globally.
Tech for Change: CES 2021 reveals new ways to stay healthier than ever before
At 2021 CES, we expect new gadgets to improve our understanding of our health, and keep us fit. Here are a few to keep your eyes on.
Could the Exaeris AcquaTap solve the world’s water crisis?
There are 37 quadrillion gallons of water in the air around us today. The Exaeris AcquaTap wants to put it to good use.
CES award winners: Where are they now?
Before CES 2021, let’s take a look back at the gear we’ve highlighted from the last decade to see when we picked the marvels … and when we’ve missed the magic.
His granddad lost the ability to read, so he built a DIY text-to-speech rig
Ben Affleck (no, no that one) is an engineer. So when his 100-year old grandfather lost his ability to read, he flexed his engineering muscle to develop a fix.
No cows required: This startup’s lab-grown milk is identical to the real thing
The dairy industry causes monumental damage to the environment. To change that, this clever Israeli startup has developed a way to make real milk without cows
Rainforest protection efforts given boost by this ingenious tech
This ingenious technology is playing a vital role in protecting the world's rainforests from illegal deforestation and logging that's damaging the planet.