Expect more cashier-free stores as Amazon starts selling its Go technology
Amazon is planning to license the technology that powers its cashier-free Go stores, with the company having already inked deals with several retailers.
Elon Musk insists Starlink will cause zero issues for astronomers
SpaceX boss Elon Musk is seeking to reassure astronomers who are concerned that numerous Starlink satellites will obscure the view of faraway galaxies.
Postmates and Instacart launch no-contact deliveries amid coronavirus outbreak
The delivery startups appear to be responding to the COVID-19 outbreak with new options in their apps that allow orders to be left at a customer's door.
NASA to announce Mars 2020 rover name, here’s how to watch
The Mars 2020 rover is finally going to get a name as the space agency announces the winning suggestion from one of nine student finalists. Here's how to watch.
SXSW: Apple and Netflix pull out over coronavirus outbreak
Apple and Netflix have reportedly pulled out of this month’s South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, because of concerns over the coronavirus.
Boston Dynamics’ clever Handle robot gets an autonomous co-worker
Boston Dynamics' Handle robot has teamed up with a robot from Otto Motors to show how autonomous machines can collaborate to complete tasks in a warehouse.
Amazon’s same-day delivery service speeds up for some folks
Up to now, same-day delivery meant ordering before noon to get your stuff before 9 p.m. But folks in some cities will now get their items even more quickly.
Coronavirus: Google, Twitter tell some employees to work from home
More technology companies are responding to the spread of COVID-19, with Twitter telling its employees around the world to work from home if possible.
NASA offers some tips on how to become a space traveler
A new NASA video answers questions about being an astronaut. It comes as the space agency starts taking applications for its next generation of astronauts.
Boy bullied for love of books gets big surprise on Instagram
There was a happy ending for 13-year-old Callum Manning after he was mocked by fellow students for posting reviews of his favorite books on Instagram.
Self-driving wheelchairs are tootling about JFK airport in British Airways test
Built by Silicon Valley-based Whill, the vehicles are now being tested by British Airways. The rider uses a touchscreen to select destinations in the airport.
Upcoming Powerbeats headphones apparently revealed in FCC filing
Rumors of a new version of Apple's Powerbeats3 just became a lot more credible with a newly spotted FCC filing that shows a diagram of the wireless earbuds.
Walmart to trial new subscription service to take on Amazon Prime
Retail giant Walmart is gearing up to trial a new subscription service to take on Amazon Prime, though the offered perks are expected to be markedly different.
Air New Zealand unveils sleep pods for passengers in coach
Air New Zealand’s Skynest service will see six sleep pods built into planes flying its long-haul routes, giving economy passengers a break from their seats.
Drones are flying beneath the ground in Japan, and here’s why
In the latest example of how drones are transforming the way we work, Tokyo Metro is using a custom-built flying machine to inspect its subway tunnels.
Netflix launches daily Top 10 lists so you can see what’s hot
Netflix has introduced new Top 10 lists for its streaming service. Updated daily, they include one for movies, one for TV shows, and one that combines both.
Staples targets podcast producers with recording studios at stores
Podcast producers are being invited by Staples to produce their shows at its new in-store recording studios. It’s part of new workspaces called Staples Connect.
Alexa is listening to your chat more than you think, study suggests
A new study has shown that unintended activations of smart speakers could occur as many as 19 times a day, with the longest activations lasting up to 43 seconds.
Daredevil ‘Mad Mike’ Hughes dies in launch of latest homemade rocket
Daredevil "Mad Mike" Hughes died on Saturday after the latest launch of his homemade rocket lost the parachute that was designed to give him a soft landing.