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Want a robotic knife sharpener in your kitchen? Try Knife Robot

The KnifeRobot, a knife sharpening tool that is hands-free and automatic, is gaining a lot of steam on Indiegogo.
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This company will 3D print you a house anywhere you want it

Rather than assembling pieces printed elsewhere together, Apis Cor has created the first 3D-printed house using a mobile printer on-site.
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Channel your inner Magneto with these 7 captivating ferrofluid gadgets

Activated ferrofluid can be striking. From shifting sculptures to intricate clocks, here are our seven favorite ferrofluid gadgets.
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The best of biomimicry: Here’s 7 brilliant examples of nature-inspired design

Many of our technological innovations have been based on natural design properties. Here are the seven best technologies inspired by the animal kingdom.
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Put it where? Perifit turns kegal exercises into an app game

Using a Bluetooth enabled vaginal sensor, Perifit turns your kegal exercises into an app game on your smartphone or tablet.
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The best drones for beginners

Drones can be intimidating -- we get that -- but they're not as complicated as you might think. Here our current picks for the best entry-level drones.
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The Madrisa ski lift uses lasers to assist small children and the handicapped

Skiing is fun, but chairlifts just aren't built for everyone. The first disabled and child-friendly chairlift powered by ABB changes that.
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The machines ham it up again: We found the best robots at CES 2017

It's seems like every year at CES, the robots always seems to steal the show. This year is no different. Here are five of the coolest robots from CES 2017.
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Lynx gives Amazon’s Alexa appendages, personality, and robot dance moves

Ubtech's Lynx device is a humanoid robot baked with Amazon's virtual assistant, allowing it to play music, place orders, and cut a rug.
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Sleep like a Super Bowl champion with Tom Brady’s pajamas of the future

Tom Brady has partnered with Under Armour to create a line of pajamas to improve sleep and reduce recovery time from injuries.
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Lego looks to get kids interested in coding with the new Lego Boost

They've inspired generations of children to become architects and engineers, and now, Lego Boost adds some digital pizzazz to the classic kids' toys.
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The Flow is a crowdsourced, portable air-quality monitor aimed at urban dwellers

The portable Flow air-quality monitor measures all the major pollutants, plus crowdsources your data with that of others on a street-level map.
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Low-tech padlock gets a modern update with the BenjiLock

BenjiLock's forthcoming padlock device will allow users to store and utilize up to four distinct fingerprints when it launches in the third quarter of 2017.
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Life underground: These doomsday bunkers let inhabitants ride out apocalypse in style

These doomsday bunkers were made for the end of the world as we know it.
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First Special Olympics Robotics Championship takes place in Seattle

The first-ever Unified Robotics Championship sees students pit plastic against plastic in a sumo-style robot battle to push the competitor out of the ring.
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Check yourself before you wreck yourself: Here’s the top 4 portable breathalyzers

A DUI is expensive and highly preventable, especially given the current abundance of great breathalyzers on the market. Here are four of our favorites.
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Avoid locks and roll into work with the folding, electric bike from Airwheel

The hardest part of commuting by bike is finding somewhere to lock it up. With the Airwheel R5, you can avoid this by folding it and bringing it with you.
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Not sure what to get for your Secret Santa exchange? Here’s 10 geeky gifts for under $25

Secret Santa exchanges can be a daunting task if you don't know your assigned recipient. Luckily, we've rounded up some great, tech-related gear under $25.
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Small, circular, and sleek; the Cleo drone is basically a pint-sized UFO that takes pictures

Camera drones are a wonderful thing, yet they were not made for the average consumer. Two engineers want to change that with the Cleo drone.
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Kickstarter’s most successful campaigns sparked these thriving companies

Making a lot of money on Kickstarter is great, but it's not the only metric for success. These five crowdfunding campaigns are exemplary to say the least.
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The Orionids meteor shower peaks this weekend! Here’s everything you need to know

It's been some time since Halley’s Comet ripped through our field of view, but remnants still remain in the form of the Orionids. Here's how to catch them.
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Wrap yourself in a Kokoon, the $15,000 stackable home of the future

Architects are always looking for more convenient building methods. Kokoon is a prototype modular home that hopes to offer affordable housing worldwide.
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Typhoon-powered wind turbine aims to siphon energy from a force of nature

Engineer Atsushi Shimizu hopes his new invention, the world's first typhoon-powered wind turbine, will help the nation power itself in the decades to come.
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You can program 3D-printed materials with exact shock absorbent qualities

Researchers at MIT have created a technique for controlling the exact mechanical properties of 3D-printed materials. Here's why it matters.
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Two-minute warning: Should you use an electric or manual toothbrush?

Is a manual or an electric toothbrush better for your teeth?
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5 high-tech showerheads that will change the way you bathe

The only thing your showerhead must do is provide hot water and decent pressure, but that's not the only thing it can do. These five offer a bit more.
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Why didn’t I think of that? 8 useful objects you can 3D print right now

Finally opt for a newfangled, 3D printer? Try out one of these 3D printables, so you can save your precious filament and make something you'll actually use.
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You can earn most college degrees online, here’s how

Phoenix Online is no longer the only avenue for pursing a college education on the web. Here are six of our favorite universities offering online degrees.
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As cool as the other side of the pillow: Kryo system promises a better night’s rest

By actively cooling a mattress as low as 60-degrees Fahrenheit, the Kryo cooling system promises owners a better night's sleep by regulating temperature.
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Brain scan math study reveals numeracy is not always linked to our vision

Neuroscientists have demonstrated that vision is not as tightly wrapped up with math as we might think it is. Here is why that matters.
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Next-generation U.S. military grenade is two grenades in one

There are many different types of grenades used by the military. For the first time in 40 years, the U.S. is designing a new model for use in combat.
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MIT researchers have figured out a way to detect emotions by using wireless signals

Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) have created a way of detecting emotions using wireless signals.
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Everything you need to know about the Large Hadron Collider

Ever wonder what the Large Hadron Collider is, and why it always seems to be in the news? Our handy guide will tell you everything you need to know.
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Immerse yourself in blending with the best handheld blenders

Looking to mix it up without opting for a device that's the size of your dishwasher? No matter your budget, we've got the perfect hand blender for you.