FAA authorizes autonomous drone flight without an operator nearby
You could soon be able to operate your own autonomous drone, thanks to the first approval FAA of a drone that can operate without a human pilot onsite.
Sony built a drone that’s beefy enough to carry an Alpha series DSLR
Sony is arriving at CES 2021 with a bang, unveiling its first-ever drone: The Airpeak, which is capable of carrying one of its DSLR Alpha cameras.
Lawmaker calls for preservation of riot evidence as apps removed, users banned
Several technology companies decided to remove apps or ban users to prevent the spread of violence, but will they preserve evidence to be used in prosecutions?
Elon Musk advises people to ditch Facebook and use Signal
Tech CEO Elon Musk has urged his almost 42 million Twitter followers to use secure messaging app Signal instead of Facebook.
Creators of WhatsApp attack software face lawsuit from Amnesty International
This week an attack was launched on WhatsApp that could install spyware with just a missed call. Now the Israeli firm linked to that attack is facing a lawsuit from human rights NGO Amnesty International, alleging their software has been used to surveil Amnesty staff and other human rights defenders.
LG will show off an enormous bendable OLED display at CES 2021
Move over foldable phone screens: LG Display will show off the world's first bendable OLED display at CES 2021 in a massive 48-inch size.
RIP Adobe Flash. Here’s how to uninstall it
Support for Adobe Flash officially ended on December 31, 2020, so that means it's time to uninstall Flash from your browser.
We’re one step closer to a communication network based on quantum teleportation
Researchers at Fermilab in Illinois were able to send quantum bits, called qubits, over 27 miles of fiber optic cables with fidelity of over 90%.
A new use for satellites: Counting elephants from orbit
A surprising new technique may be able to help monitor elephant population numbers: Using satellites to count elephants from orbit.
DJI added to U.S. trade blacklist. Will drone sales be grounded?
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has been added to the Department of Commerce's Entity List, meaning U.S. companies are forbidden from doing business with it.
How robotic exoskeletons can help paraplegic patients heal from injuries
When neuroscientists fitted paraplegic patients with exoskeletons to help them walk, they found that the exoskeleton helped their healing.
VisionCheck might give you the option to ditch your visit to your optometrist
Next time you want to get your eyes tested, you may not have to visit the optician -- you could test your eyes yourself at home. Using the EyeQue VisionCheck, an automated optical device, you can measure your eyes' refractive error and find out what strength of glasses you need.
TomTom debuts end-to-end autonomous driving system at CES 2019
GPS company TomTom is moving into the realm of autonomous vehicles in a partnership with Japanese automotive components manufacturer Denso. The collaboration will produce an autonomous driving system which is capable of both perceiving objects in the environment and planning a path from one location to another.
Packages could be delivered by robodogs riding in robotaxis, Continental hopes
As we all order more and more stuff from Amazon and other online retailers, delivery of goods becomes a more pressing concern. A solution is being proposed by Continental at this year's CES 2019, where the company will be exhibiting its system of driverless vehicles and delivery robots.
Qualcomm shows off an A.I.-equipped car cockpit at CES 2019
Car cockpits will be getting an AI-equipped upgrade, thanks to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon-based automotive cockpit platform. The latest iteration to Qualcomm's cockpit platform will cover aspects of the in-car experience from voice-activated interfaces to traditional navigation systems.
Australia is building one of the world’s largest batteries using Tesla tech
Australia is building one of the world's largest batteries, the Victorian Big Battery Megapack, using Tesla technology.
The Plyy is a fully customizable accessible gaming controller for everyone
There are many people who want to play console games but can't due to problems using traditional controllers. German brand Plyon wants to change that, creating a prototype of a fully customizable gaming controller. Digital Trends spoke with head of design Alexander Römmelt about the project.
TikTok isn’t going anywhere, despite deadline for sale passing
The clock has run out on the time given to TikTok to sell to a U.S. company, but it looks like the app will not be banned after all.
Amazon Slashes Price of MacBook Air for Cyber Week — SAVE $200
You can save $200 on a brand new MacBook Air, with $150 slashed from the price plus an extra $50 off at checkout, bringing the price down from $1,000 to $800.
The best Sony WH-1000XM3 deal is at Amazon for Cyber Monday
The Sony WH-1000XM3s are on sale at Amazon for just $220 for Cyber Monday, which is a reduction of $130 from their usual price of $350.
Twitter bug causes Fleets to remain visible after 24 hours
A bug in Twitter's new Fleets feature allows the content of fleets to be visible after 24 hours, even after they are supposed to be deleted.
6 streaming device deals you can’t miss this Prime Day
If you've been bored at home recently, as many of us have been, then you might want to get a streaming device. We've rounded up the best deals for Prime Day.
Last chance to get a Roku Ultra for just $50 on Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday has arrived, and with it a huge range of deals on all sorts of electronics products. And here we've got one of the best streaming device deals for Cyber Monday: The Roku Ultra at Amazon for just $50, which is half the list price of $100. This offer is just for Cyber Monday, so snap it up today!
Roku Express, Roku Streaming Stick+ discounted for Prime Day
This week, streaming device manufacturer Roku is offering discounts on accessories that turn your dumb old TV into a shiny smart TV.
Best Gifts for Disney Fans
If there's a Disney fan in your life and you're looking for the perfect holiday present for them, we have a ton of suggestions of what you could gift them.
Qualcomm will be allowed to sell 4G chips to Huawei despite ban
Qualcomm will be allowed to sell chips to Huawei, having been granted an exception from the U.S.'s ban on trade with the Chinese company.
U.S. Customers spent over $6 billion on Black Friday purchases
The sales on Black Friday are getting larger each year. In 2018, an enormous total of $6.2 billion was spent, which is up 23.6 percent from last year. While the majority of customers shopped from a desktop or laptop, nearly one third of customers shopping in this period purchased from their smartphone.
Beats Solo 3 Wireless cheaper than they were on Black Friday for Cyber Monday
With Cyber Monday coming tomorrow, retailers are already rolling out some great deals on gadgets like headphones. One killer deal already available is on the much-hyped and very popular Beats Solo 3 wireless headphones, on which you can save $170 when you shop at Target.