Samsung recognized for sustainability with two EPA awards
The EPA has awarded Samsung for its innovative sustainability achievements.
Are solar panels recyclable?
Solar panels are great for generating renewable power, but what happens when they reach the end of their life? Find out how solar panel recycling works.
Samsung’s new Galaxy S22 phones built partly with recycled ocean plastic
Samsung has revealed that its new high-end Galaxy S phones will for the first time be made from repurposed ocean-bound plastics such as discarded fishing nets.
Fighting football injuries with 3D-printed, hyper-personalized pads
Protec3d is on a mission to replace generic, one-size-fits-all football pads with 3D printed, hyper-personalized ones that offer more protection for players
Step inside a stylish, self-sustaining California villa
In this episode of Genius Home, our hosts take us on a tour of a home that's not only smart and automated, but also completely self-sustaining
Digital Trends’ Tech For Change CES 2022 Awards
Of all the world-changing technologies and innovative ideas on display at CES 2022, these four impressed us the most.
Qualcomm thinks 2022 will be the year 5G finally ties everything together
At its CES 2022 conference, Qualcomm chief Cristiano Amon described how 5G will serve homes as well as businesses, and pave the way for wireless fiber.
How taking your blood pressure is about to be as easy as taking your heart rate
Biometric sensor experts Valencell talks to us about an innovation that will make monitoring our blood pressure as easy as taking our heart rate.
New nail-on solar shingles offer an affordable alternative to Tesla’s solar roof
GAF Energy has developed an innovative new nail-on solar shingle that's allegedly cheaper and easier to install than Tesla's solar roof system.
Google is making Android devices work better together with expanded Fast Pairing
Google has new features designed to bring all the devices in your life into harmony around your Android smartphone of choice.
This ultraportable electric wheelchair can fold up to fit in the trunk of a car
Most electric wheelchairs aren't designed with portability in mind, but Whill's new Model F can collapse down for easy transport when not in use.
Google is using A.I. to reduce idling time at traffic intersections
A new research project from Google has been able to reduce gas emissions and wait times at intersections by 10% to 20%.
Samsung’s limited, sustainable Galaxy Watch 4 straps are made from apple peel
Samsung has teamed up with fashion designer Sami Miró to make a set of sustainably produced watch bands for the Galaxy Watch 4, with two made from apple peel.
World’s most powerful tidal turbine begins generating electricity
A massive tidal turbine that its maker says is the largest in the world has started generating power, converting energy from ocean currents into electricity.
Smart homes should include a safe word for emergency situations
The smart home can improve the security features it provides to homeowners by including a safe word that contacts authorities.
This cockroach-inspired rescue bot could save your life one day
Despite being the size of a cockroach, UC Berkeley's clever new rescue robot could help save humans buried in rubble. Here's a look at how it works.
Meet the startup aiming to outshine SpaceX with reusable, 3D printable rockets
SpaceX has made some huge strides when it comes to launching an recovering reusable rockets, but Relativity Space wants to take the idea a step further
This outrageously powerful microscope is made of LEGOs and smartphone lenses
Designed by a German biophysicist, this powerful Lego-based microscope is meant to be cheap and accessible enough for anyone to build, regardless of budget
The future of sustainability: A look at the next evolution of environmental tech
Sustainable energy tech has come a long way in the past decade, but we've still got a long road ahead if we hope to slow climate change. Here's what's next
To save the planet, phone makers need to bring back removable batteries
Smartphones have an astonishingly large carbon footprint, and most of it stems from the fact that they don't have swappable batteries anymore.
The rise of smart speakers shows why it matters to have sustainable packaging
While the gadgets inside of packages are most important, you'll be astounded by the amount of potential waste from the packaging.
The Future of Vision: Augmented reality contact lenses will make you bionic
Smart contact lenses are finally becoming a reality. And the future of this intriguing technology is nothing like what you might expect.
Headphones for homeless effort warms ears while diverting e-waste from landfills
Quiet Events is looking for a responsible way to deal with its wireless headphones e-waste. Turning them into earmuffs for the homeless might be the answer.
Omne Eternal safety-first cycling helmet uses the power of light to charge up
The Omne Eternal cycling helmet uses special solar cells to keep an LED light charged up, and wear sensors to activate the light when you put the helmet on.
The human battery: Smart backpack generates power as you walk
How do you improve on the capabilities of regular backpacks? Researchers in China have found two key ways.
Google is planning to test drones for fighting fires
Google is already testing drone delivery services via its Wing unit, but now the company is considering using the same technology for fighting fires.
No need to estimate: Nanit’s smart sheet precisely measures your baby’s height
The Nanit Smart Sheet and Nanit Pro camera provide parents with information on their child's height and growth that you can provide to the pediatrician.
Ceramic ink could let doctors 3D print bones directly into a patient’s body
The future of surgery may include the 3D printing of bones, and it comes courtesy of the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.
Clever ‘nerve hacking’ prosthetic tricks your brain to make limbs feel lighter
How do you make a prosthesis feel more comfortable for the people who need to use them day in, day out? This tech could help.
Most promising blood pressure monitoring tech in years isn’t out in the U.S. yet
Heart disease is the silent killer, but the Aktiia Blood Pressure Monitor gives you a tool in the fight that helps you track your blood pressure at all times.
Samsung’s new display tech makes the Galaxy S21 Ultra even more power efficient
Turns out the Galaxy S21 Ultra has an even better display than we thought. Samsung says the display employs new tech that makes it up to 16% more efficient.
High temperatures and a diamond anvil could lead to a solar cell breakthrough
There's still more work to be done, but this is an exciting breakthrough in materials science for better solar cells.
Federal vehicles to go green as President Biden promises electric fleet
America's entire federal vehicle fleet will be replaced by U.S.-made electric models, President Joe Biden announced on Monday.
Influencers will keep you company as part of Apple’s new Time to Walk program
Apple's new Time to Walk program invites you to walk alongside "influential and interesting people." Laugh, cry, and find inspiration as the miles fly by.