Drop and give me a bookcase: Learn basics of using power tools with Drill Sergeant
University of California, Berkeley student Eldon Schoop has developed an innovative new way to teach people how to use power tools called Drill Sergeant.
Congress wants NASA to build a deep space habitat for astronauts, and finish it by 2018
Part of NASA's recently passed budget plan laid out by Congress urges the space agency to develop a prototype deep space habitat by as early as 2018.
Elon Musk wants to visit space by 2021, send people to Mars by 2025
While talking at the 2016 Startmeup HK Venture Forum, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he wants to travel to space by 2021 and send astronauts to Mars by 2025.
Could a spacecraft really make the journey to Mars in 30 minutes? One physicist says yes
UC Santa Barbera professor Philip Lubin theorizes that by using directed energy propulsion, a spacecraft could reasonably reach Mars in just 30 minutes.
In just two years, Elon Musk wants to establish a cargo route between Earth and Mars
While speaking to the Washington Post recently, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk detailed his company's mission to Mars which includes setting up a cargo route by 2018.
Mere seconds from landing on Mars, Schiaparelli lander’s signal goes dark
Scheduled to land on the surface of Mars on October 19, the ESA's Schiaparelli lander lost contact with the agency mere minutes away from landing.
Save big on your winter bills with Egloo’s electricity-free heater
By making using of just four candles, the terra cotta-outfit Egloo heater can heat a 90-square-foot room upwards of 10 degrees in just 30 minutes.
Japanese scientists have created artificial skin that can grow hair and sweat
Developed at the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology in Japan, a batch of lab-grown skin implanted in mice showed the ability to sweat and grow hair.
Turn studio flats into spacious one-bedroom apartments with this amazing robotic furniture
With the simple press of a button, the Ori furniture system has the ability to turn typically small studio flats into spacious one-bedroom apartments.
Customize your own unique craft beer with PicoBrew’s new Freestyle system
At CES 2017, the Seattle-based PicoBrew unveiled its new Freestyle crafting system which allows owners to fully customize their craft beer.
The best glamping gear
If you like the idea of the outdoors but aren't particularly fond of roughing it, then a selection of the best glamping gear is exactly what you need. From brewing coffeehouse-quality espresso to cooking up the perfect pizza, these are the glamping gadgets you need to survive the backcountry in style.
Bluesmart Black Edition review
With a built-in smartphone charger, digital scale, and location tracker, Bluesmart's Black Edition is the 21st Century makeover travel luggage so desperately needed — for a price.
Samsung Family Hub refrigerator review
Featuring a 21.5-inch HD touchscreen, Samsung’s cutting-edge Family Hub refrigerator aims to revolutionize the appliance industry one swipe at a time.
Shark Rotator Lift Away Speed NV682 review
With an eye towards versatility, Shark’s Rotator Powered Lift-Away Speed leans on a variety of attachments that make it the ultimate all-surface cleaning tool for any homeowner.
Frigidaire Professional Gas Cooktop with Griddle review
Featuring cast iron continuous grates, easy-to-use precision dials, and powerful yet efficient burners, Frigidaire’s Professional Gas Cooktop accomplishes the feat of making cooking with gas fun again.
Diamo One 21-Bar Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Machine review
Whether you fancy a single shot of espresso or a good old-fashioned Americano, Diamo One’s automated espresso machine is up to the task … for a price.
Whirlpool WRF995FIFZ french-door fridge review
Featuring more refrigerator real estate than most families may need, Whirlpool’s 36-inch French-door refrigerator is a bona fide beast. While it’s not perfect, what it does get right absolutely shines.
Sharp Tea-Cere TE-T56U Matcha Tea Maker review
Sharp’s one-of-a-kind Tea-Ceré machine brings teahouse quality matcha to the comfort of anyone’s kitchen.
Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch review
Capable of counting steps and calories with ease, Fitbit's Blaze activity tracker is among the best fitness bands on the market.
Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro review
Sleek and stylish in design, Samsung’s latest wearable improves its impressive Gear line of fitness trackers, and our Gear Fit2 Pro review explains how.
Garmin Forerunner 645 Music review
Garmin’s latest wearable, the Forerunner 645 Music, is a full-featured fitness tracker that doubles as an impressive smartwatch. Featuring offline music streaming and storage, as well as the ability to make contactless payments, it’s a true jack-of-all-trades.
GenZe ebike 200 Series review
Sporting a price tag under $2,000, GenZe’s 200-series is one of the most cost-effective ebikes on the market. But with a range that tops out at 50 miles (at best), does this throttle-assisted electric bike have what it takes to stay competitive in a growing market? We took one for a spin around our hometown of Portland, Oregon to find out.
Suunto 3 Fitness Review
To stay relevant, fitness tracker brands need an ace in the hole. For the new Suunto 3 Fitness, this comes in the form of Adaptive Training Guidance. A feature designed to put a personal trainer on your wrist and develop custom weekly workout plans – and it’s as impressive as it is innovative.
The best coolers
As summer temperatures begin to rise, it's vital to have a proper cooler at the ready to keep your warm weather beverage of choice chilled on-the-go. But since the variety of coolers is so deep, it's hard to separate the cream from the crop. To help, we've compiled a list of the best coolers available.
How to keep up with 24 hours of Le Mans online
The annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is the biggest racing event of all time. Check out our thorough walkthrough detailing how to keep up with the race online.
Parrot’s Bebop 2 drone boasts better specs, 2x the flight time, and more autonomy
Drone manufacturer Parrot just announced plans to release the highly anticipated follow-up to its Bebop line of drones, aptly called the Bebop 2.
This crazy hobbyist built a flyable 54-rotor personal helicopter from drone parts
Someone in the United Kingdom just unveiled a brilliant, 54-propeller drone that possesses the ability to not only fly, but to fly with the man on board.
Reports of serious burns spur probe of Australian appliance maker Thermomix
Several Thermomix owners filed official complaints this year, claiming the device's failed to contain hot liquids, which led to severe burns.
How VAR and instant replay have transformed the 2018 World Cup (so far)
For years, FIFA attempted to keep replay technology off the soccer field. However, in 2018, the Video Assistant Referee (or VAR) system made its long-awaited debut and has impacted nearly every match at the Russia-hosted World Cup. Here's every notable match where VAR influenced its outcome.
NFC tech in official World Cup match ball draws fans even more into the games
To get soccer enthusiasts more involved in the upcoming World Cup tournament, Adidas teamed up with the software company BlueBite to outfit the official match ball with NFC compatibility, giving fans access to exclusive content and unique daily challenges by simply scanning the chip with a smartphone.
Remotely launch treats and spy on your pets with the Furbo treat-dispensing camera
Tomofun's Furbo treat-dispensing pet camera gives pet owners the opportunity to remotely keep tabs, launch treats, and talk to their pets via a smartphone.
Nissan’s Pitch-R robot is here to put field stripers out of work
Striping baseball and soccer fields with chalk or spray paint is as old as the sports themselves but Nissan's hoping to upend the centuries-old practice with the Pitch-R. Capable of autonomously striping a field in 20 minutes or less, the Pitch-R first debuted during May's Champions League Final.