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The Tesla Supercharger network is expanding again

The Tesla Supercharger network grew again in the third quarter, after massive layoffs at Tesla had led to a slide in new stalls earlier this year.
Joby Aviation's electric aircraft flying in New York City in 2023.

Toyota bets big on air taxis with $500M investment in Joby

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Unitree Go2: Through the power of innovation you, too, can have a robot companion

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How solar panels went from ’50s satellites to your backyard

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Wondershare Filmora: Understanding the Gen Z talent shaping influencer culture

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New report claims the PlayStation VR2 is in serious trouble

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DJI’s Mini SE 2 drone just got a rare price cut

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How to buy Bitcoin

A 23andme DNA kit.

The 5 best DNA test kits for 2024

Digital Trends picked the most innovative products of 2023.

The most innovative tech products of 2023

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You can start exploring your family tree on Ancestry for free right now

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3DMakerpro’s Seal is a pocket-sized scanner to make next-gen precision 3D prints

An illustration shows how NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory would measure the atmosphere of distant planets.

What comes after Webb? NASA’s next-generation planet-hunting telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope only launched recently, but scientists are already plotting a planet-hunting telescope that will help find worlds like our own.
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The Apollo wearable is proven to help you sleep better (and it’s on sale)

This Apollo wearable deal gives you a chance to grab this first-of-its-kind wearable device that can help improve your sleep and strengthen your nervous system.
Data from a workout showing on the screen of the Apple Watch Series 8.

The 11 best Father’s Day deals that you can get for Sunday

Father's Day is coming up fast and we've picked out some great tech deals if you still haven't decided what to buy for Dad.
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This bracelet helps you fall asleep faster and sleep longer

If you're having trouble sleeping, then this wearable might be the solution you're looking for, and you can even get it cheaper through Digital Trends
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4 simple pieces of tech that helped me run my first marathon

It's easy to overdo it when buying tech aimed at helping you in sports. I ran my first marathon last year, and I kept it simple with just a few pieces of tech.
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AI turned Breaking Bad into an anime — and it’s terrifying

A TikTok user recently shared a video showing AI-generated pictures of the Breaking Bad cast as anime characters, and the results are alarming.
Digital Trends CES 2023 Tech For Change Award Winners Feature

Digital Trends’ Tech For Change CES 2023 Awards

Of all the world-changing technologies and innovative ideas on display at CES 2023, these ones impressed us the most.
Best of CES 2023 Awards Our Top Tech from the Show Feature

Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2023 Awards

From dual-screen laptops to smarter smart rings, the top tech of CES 2023 took existing technologies and made them practical enough to finally buy. Here are our favorites.
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This AI cloned my voice using just three minutes of audio

My Own Voice certainly isn't the only voice-cloning tool out there, but what's impressive about it is that it only needs a tiny amount of input.
Demonstration of NeuBoat level 2 autonomous navigation system at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

CES 2023: HD Hyundai’s Avikus is an A.I. for autonomous boat and marine navigation

At CES 2023, HD Hyundai Avikus is making an appearance. It's an A.I. and autonomous navigation solution for commercial and recreational boats. Learn more here.
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Meet the game-changing pitching robot that can perfectly mimic any human throw

Trajekt's high-tech pitching machine can mimic the exact speed, spin, and trajectory of any human pitch. It's a literal game-changer for professional baseball
Meta Quest Pro enables 3D modeling in mixed reality.

Don’t buy the Meta Quest Pro for gaming. It’s a metaverse headset first

Meta has made it clear that the Quest Pro isn't a device that casual video game fans need to pick up.
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The best hurricane trackers for Android and iOS in 2022

There are plenty of hurricane trackers that help you prepare for, monitor, and weather a major storm. We've assembled a list of the best apps to keep you safe.
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Why AI will never rule the world

Despite fears that AI will one day take over the world, some experts contend that our existing AI systems are incapable of surpassing human intelligence
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The next big thing in science is already in your pocket

By borrowing computing power from millions of smartphones and home PCs, researchers can crack big scientific problems faster than ever before.
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Meta wants to supercharge Wikipedia with an AI upgrade

Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has proposed a surprisingly simple way to make Wikipedia articles more transparent and trustworthy
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Optical illusions could help us build the next generation of AI

Computer vision algorithms can't see optical illusions as we humans can -- and scientists are using that quirk to their advantage
A man and woman ride their Segway Ninebot KickScooter Maxes through the city.

This Segway electric scooter is $170 off in Best Buy’s Prime Day sale

Best Buy has a great Prime Day deal taking place, as you can get the Segway Ninebot KickScooter Max for just $830 while Prime Day deals last.
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How will we know when an AI actually becomes sentient?

Many scientists and technologists believe AI will eventually become sentient. But how will we know when that happens? Currently, there's no good way to tell.
A robot being developed by Dyson.

Dyson lifts lid on ‘top secret’ project

Electronics firm Dyson has revealed it's planning to take on hundreds of engineers for a major new robotics-based project.
A person using Walletmor chip arm implant to make a payment.

Implantable payment chips: The future, or cyberpunk pipe dream?

Implantable payment chips are here -- enabling users to pay for things with a wave of their hand. Is this the wave of the future, or merely a flash in the pan?
Primeval Foods' lion burgers.

Tiger steaks and lion burgers: Lab-grown exotic animal meat is on the way

Most cellular meat startups focus on growing familiar foods (like beef and chicken) in a lab, but Primeval Foods has its sights set on something more exotic.

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