Dave Palmer
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Dave’s technology geek-fest began with the classic Commodore 64 computer, which started a lifelong passion for all things related to technology. Dave loves learning and writing about innovative technology, gadgets, and cutting edge products that make life better and more enjoyable.
Sevenhugs and its sleep tracker is now available in the U.S.
Sevenhugs, creator of the HugOne sleep monitoring system and home Smart Remote recently raised $14.6 million to fund its U.S. expansion.
Space travel in stasis is coming sooner than you think
SpaceWorks and NASA have teamed up to develop a way to induce a state of stasis for astronauts on long space travel missions.
Hyperloop test site shows commitment to making high-speed travel a reality
Hyperloop is making progress constructing its manufacturing and test site in North Las Vegas. The multi-million dollar project is well underway.
Will developing technology really let you talk to your dog?
Recent research shows that dogs are capable of not only understanding limited vocabulary but also intonation.
You won’t want to miss this epic ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ visual effects reel
Star Wars fans have to watch this epic visual effects reel from Industrial Light and Magic that pulls back the curtain in a rare behind-the-scenes look.
Social media for the deceased? There's an app for that.
Social media is quickly becoming an aspect of normal everyday life. Now an app provides a solution to remember the dead and find their resting places.
Insurance companies dispatch drones to inspect storm-damaged homes
Texas homeowners who filed claims for hail damage had their roofs inspected by drones. Allstate hopes to use drone tech to help with claims processing.
Notorious B.I.G. inspires new TBS comedy series, and the ’90s are gone forever
TBS teams up with magazine and record label Mass Appeal to create a TV comedy series based on the lyrics of rapper Notorious B.I.G.
DARPA invests $7.5 million into Profusa’s tiny tech-packed implantable biosensor
DARPA, in cooperation with the US Army Research Office awarded a $7.5 million grant to San Francisco company Profusa to develop implantable biosensors.
Facebook exec adds insult to injury in response to poor ratings on diversity report
Facebook diversity exec blames applicant "pipeline" on Facebook's diversity problem, highlighted in the company's recent diversity report.
Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak is in the works
The invisibility cloak from Harry Potter has inspired scientists to go out and create a working model, and recently announcing significant progress on it.
Baby Groot and Mantis join the ragtag crew of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Fans got a small taste of what to expect from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 from concept art showing a group portrait of the cast in action.
Caterpillar uses facial recognition software to identify sleepy equipment operators
Accidents involving Caterpillars huge haul trucks could easily result in fatalities, and fatigued drivers have a higher chance of causing one.
Will a mobile app be the solution to stop unnecessary police shootings?
Technology investor Shervin Pishevar teams up with former NYC Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik to develop a mobile app to help stop police shootings.
Seagull drone ‘poops’ sunscreen on kids playing at the beach
Nivea designed a drone designed to look like a seagull and poop sunscreen on kids who need it. The drone uses UV cameras to identify kids without sunscreen
Kayakers take on Niagara Falls, and shoot the documentary Chasing Niagara
Kayaker Rafa Ortiz has a dream to paddle over Niagara Falls and live to tell the tale. The documentary, Chasing Niagara tells the story of his journey.
