What is universal basic income? A beginner’s guide
Have you heard people talk about universal basic income, but not known enough to join in? Check out our handy guide.
This impressive arm robot figures out how best to stack oddly shaped rocks
Researchers at ETH Zurich have created an arm robot that is designed to autonomously stack pieces of limestone into balanced towers.
Here’s how delivery drones stack up to trucks in terms of their carbon footprints
A new study compares the carbon dioxide emissions of drones versus trucks when it comes to delivering packages.
Robot priest dispenses binary biblical blessings to human worshippers
BlessU-2 is a robot priest that's designed to issue binary biblical blessings as required by its human users.
They’re not just self-lacing, these Smartshoes warm your toes, too
Digitsole’s new Smartshoe boasts everything from auto-lacing functionality to movement sensor-based health analytics.
CrowdJustice, a Kickstarter for public interest lawsuits, has landed in the U.S.
CrowdJustice, a Kickstarter-style crowdfunding site for raising funds for public interest legal cases, has just arrived in the United States.
New technique produces electricity with nothing but saltwater and freshwater
New hybrid technology could produce “unprecedented” amounts of electrical power from the meeting of fresh and saltwater.
Simplified, affordable AR headset wants to do what Google Cardboard did for VR
A new Kickstarter campaign wants to make augmented reality headsets accessible to the masses. Just add cardboard!
New technique could triple LED display resolution with a mere software update
New research shows how pixels could essentially be shrunk down to one-third of their current size for a massive improvement in resolution.
Robot learns how to grab objects by analyzing them in simulated reality
Researchers from UC Berkeley have developed a system that lets robots work out how to pick up any object by analyzing it in virtual reality.
Baby, these are the best Bond gadgets from the Roger Moore films
Here's our guide to the top 10 most memorable gadgets used in the James Bond movies that starred the late Sir Roger Moore.
MIT developed an algorithm that will make drones more agile at high speeds
Current autonomous drones struggle to fly quickly, while managing to dodge obstacles. A new MIT algorithm may have the solution.
This algorithm can fight document counterfeiters by analyzing paper textures
One way to prevent forgery of official documents could be to check the “fingerprint” of the paper they’re printed on.
Prototype device lets you easily switch between privacy options online
Thero is a 3D-printed desktop device that lets users switch between online encrypted communication methods simply by turning a dial.
Computer scientists develop AI that gets curious about its surroundings
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have developed an AI agent that’s naturally curious about its surroundings.
Made from molten glass, world’s largest convex mirror will take a year to cool
Casting of the secondary mirror for the European Southern Observatory’s Extremely Large Telescope has been completed in Germany.
Beyond Zero supercools your booze to make frozen liquor ice cubes in minutes
The Beyond Zero is an ice cube maker that doesn't make ice cubes out of water, but out of alcohol instead.
A sheet of this smart fabric can transform any table into a giant trackpad
This smart materials maker has created a Textile Touchpad that looks a bit like a tablecloth but is a giant touch-sensitive surface.
Tech makes dirty water drinkable — with a little help from carbon dioxide
Researchers have developed a new method of making water drinkable -- by counterintuitively mixing it with carbon dioxide.
We launched a plaque into space 45 years ago, and a replica can now be yours
This awesome Kickstarter replica re-creates NASA's iconic Pioneer plaque, co-designed by none other than Carl Sagan.
With a waterproof camera and hull, Splash Drone 3 isn't afraid of swimming
The Splash Drone is back on Kickstarter with its third UAV capable of both soaring through the air and swimming like a boat.
No cuffs necessary! This sensor can read blood pressure from your fingertip
Biometrics company Valencell has invented new tech that lets users measure their blood pressure level simply by touching their phone.
Cats keep jumping on your countertops? This robot will scare them off
CatNani is a tabletop robot that will scare off any cats that jump up with an ultrasonic warning or quick burst of harmless citronella spray.
World's Smallest Garden lets you grow fresh herbs in the most cramped apartment
Pop this small cylindrical device in the top of a regular bottle, and you'll have a self-watering herb garden in seconds.
This new wheelchair lets users move while standing up or sitting down
Chicago’s Center for Bionic Medicine has developed the first manual wheelchair letting users switch between seated and standing positions.
The Paris-inspired, building-shaped City Clock displays time in an unusual way
The City Clock is a beautiful binary decorative clock that resembles the grand Parisian buildings you’d spot on a stroll along the Seine.
Scientists just created the world’s first lab-grown human blood stem cells
Two breakthrough studies have demonstrated for the first time that it's possible to grow the stem cells that produce blood inside a lab.
What do you get when you combine AI and a laser pointer? The best cat toy ever
Felik combines a camera, computer vision algorithms, motion tracking, and AI to keep your cat or dog entertained while you're out.
A robot built the utterly unique VoxelChair from a single strand of plastic
Designers from the Bartlett School of Architecture have invented a new 3D-printing process that prints in a continuous stream of plastic.
3D-printed Stradivarius replica is nearly indistinguishable from the real thing
Music technology expert Harris Matzaridis has created a 3D-printed replica of one of the most famous (and valuable) violins in the world.
Powered by Google Assistant, this robot bartender can take verbal drink orders
Google Assistant can carry out images searches, cue up your favorite Netflix shows, read you the news, and… mix you a mean cocktail?
Artificial spider silk is not only super strong, it's sustainable too
Ever dreamed of being a real-life Spider-Man? Researchers have developed the strongest artificial spider silk fibers yet created.
Super agile, ball-fetching drone could make your human friends obsolete
Researchers from ETH Zurich have trained a drone to be able to catch a ball in a tiny net when one is thrown in its direction.
Drones will watch over endangered wildlife to warn about potential poachers
A cutting edge AI company is helping drones fight poachers in Africa, courtesy of the latest image recognition technology.