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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.
The best hurricane trackers for Android and iOS in 2022
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.
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
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.
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
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
This Jackary solar generator is a steal at $210 for Prime Day
This Jackary solar generator is a steal at $210 for Prime Day
We found an excellent Prime Day solar generator deal for a 300-watt Jackary power station you can take with you outdoors.
This Segway electric scooter is $170 off in Best Buy’s Prime Day sale
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.
There’s a huge sale happening on solar generators for Prime Day
There’s a huge sale happening on solar generators for Prime Day
As part of its biggest event of the year, Amazon is offering some great solar generator Prime Day deals.
Best Prime Day Drone Deals 2022: What to expect this week
Best Prime Day Drone Deals 2022: What to expect this week
Prime Day is close, and we're checking out what to expect from the Prime Day drone deals happening this week.
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.
Dyson lifts lid on ‘top secret’ project
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.
Implantable payment chips: The future, or cyberpunk pipe dream?
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?
Tiger steaks and lion burgers: Lab-grown exotic animal meat is on the way
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.
Finishing touch: How scientists are giving robots humanlike tactile senses
Finishing touch: How scientists are giving robots humanlike tactile senses
Giving robots sight and hearing is fairly straightforward these days, but equipping them with a robust sense of touch is far more difficult.
Analog A.I.? It sounds crazy, but it might be the future
Analog A.I.? It sounds crazy, but it might be the future
Digital transistors have been the backbone of computing for much of the modern era, but Mythic A.I. makes a compelling case that analog chips may be the future.
The most influential women in tech history
The most influential women in tech history
With their big ideas and clever inventions, these inspirational women left an indelible mark on the world and set us on a path to a brighter future.
10 female inventors who changed the world forever
10 female inventors who changed the world forever
The women on this list have risen above inequality, creating products and services that have truly changed the world.
Why the moon needs a space traffic control system
Why the moon needs a space traffic control system
As interest in lunar exploration ramps up across the globe, scientists think we need a space traffic control system to avoid collisions and complications.
How 5G is changing journalism
How 5G is changing journalism
A collaboration between The New York Times and Verizon has given rise to 5G journalism lab.
ClipDart is an on-demand barber app aimed at people of color
ClipDart is an on-demand barber app aimed at people of color
Finding someone who can cut your hair is pretty easy -- unless you're a person of color who lives outside of a major city. ClipDart aims to fix that.
Inside the U.K. lab that connects brains to quantum computers
Inside the U.K. lab that connects brains to quantum computers
Scientists at the University of Plymouth are in the early stages of developing tech that would allow humans to control quantum computers with their thoughts.
This FPV drone package deal is $300 off at Best Buy today
This FPV drone package deal is $300 off at Best Buy today
This DJI FPV Dron is going for just $1,000 down from $1,300 and includes the drone, a controller, and an excellent set of goggles.
