Hundreds of robot realtors are helping Bay Area renters find new homes

The Silicon Valley property management startup Zenplace wants to streamline the rental process with AI learning and robot realtor home tours.

News         January 6, 2018

‘Alexa, sell me something!’ Amazon may explore digital advertising in 2018

Ads may be coming to Amazon's popular home assistant Alexa, as industry insiders reveal plans to promote products based on user histories.

Smart Home News         January 6, 2018

A cyclist is riding from NYC to Vegas on a bike with an Electron Wheel for CES

To celebrate Google Assistant pairing up with Electron Wheel, a cyclist is riding across the country to the CES.

News         January 3, 2018

The herp-loving A.I. bot ‘Fitch’ needs your help to learn how to identify snakes

You can help the AT bot "Fitch" learn to identify snakes and other reptiles by uploading photos to the What the Herp website.

News         December 31, 2017

Experts hope high-tech 3D image analysis will help save deteriorating paintings

Researchers are baffled by a chemical reaction that causes paintings to fade, and now they hope some high-tech help will tell them why.

News         December 31, 2017

England plans to map the entire country in 3D using planes equipped with lasers

Using laser sensors for light detection and ranging (LIDAR), England plans to map the entire country in 3D in the next three years.

News         December 31, 2017

That phone game you’re playing while watching TV may be secretly tracking you

A program called Alphonso may be secretly tracking you through your phone while you're watching TV, and selling that info to advertisers.

Business         December 31, 2017

Boeing unveils prototype refueling tanker drone for aircraft carrier operations

The aerospace giant has released the first photo of the "Stingray" unmanned refueling plane, as it hopes to win an upcoming Navy contract.

News         December 30, 2017

Thanks to renewable energy, German factories got paid to use power last weekend

Having too much electricity is sometimes a problem for Germany, where fluctuation in wind and solar power can drive the price below zero.

News         December 29, 2017

The Nissan GT-R/C is the ultimate remote-control race car for gamers

This veteran driver took a high-powered Nissan race car for a spin using only a remote-control DualShock controller.

News         December 27, 2017

Martti is a self-driving car from Finland designed for icy snow-covered roads

Many self-driving cars aren't able to handle adverse weather, but the Finnish creation Martti is specially equipped for snowy roads.

News         December 25, 2017

Robot DJ spins, scratches, and dances the night away at Prague nightclub

A former automotive assembly robot has a new gig at a Czech hotspot. It's now a robot DJ that spins records to keep the party going.

News         December 24, 2017

Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster is ready for its long journey to Mars

The launch of the Falcon Heavy rocket will carry a custom payload -- Elon Musk's own Tesla Roadster, with David Bowie blasting on the stereo.

News         December 23, 2017

NASA is planning an interstellar mission to Alpha Centauri — but not until 2069

A visit to our closest interstellar neighbor won't be soon. NASA's plan for an Alpha Centauri probe have a few obstacles to overcome.

News         December 23, 2017

The world’s first nuclear fusion plant is now halfway to ‘First Plasma’

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) nuclear fusion program reached an important milestone this month.

News         December 23, 2017

Meet the ‘Hesla,’ a modded Tesla Model S that runs on hydrogen fuel

A company in the Netherlands has added hydrogen fuel cells to a Model S. The "Hesla" modification nearly doubles the range of the luxury SUV.

Car News         December 22, 2017

The U.S. Army is developing battlefield drones that can be 3D printed on-demand

Army and Marine soldiers may soon be able to select a specific drone and have it printed and ready to fly in just a few hours.

News         December 18, 2017

Mozilla moves ‘Mr. Robot’ promo app following Firefox user outrage

Many Firefox users were outraged when a Mr. Robot promo app was secretly installed on their browser without their permission.

News         December 17, 2017

Sophisticated ‘Triton’ malware shuts down industrial plant in hacker attack

Hackers successfully breached the security at an unnamed industrial facility, but were unable to gain control of the safety controls.

News         December 17, 2017

Oh, yeah! Robot joins Olympic torch relay, bashes through a wall on the way

A humankind robot named Hubo joined the Olympic torch relay in South Korea, demonstrating his wall-breaking skills along the way.

News         December 17, 2017

Is the Pentagon’s shadowy secret UFO research program still going on?

A secret program to investigate UFOs was run by the Pentagon for five years. The government claims it has been shut down, but has it?

News         December 17, 2017

Alibaba will start selling cars in China from gigantic vending machines

Alibaba will open two giant vending machines filled with cars, where you can book a test drive and even purchase a car using an online app.

Car News         December 16, 2017

SpaceX launches both a reused rocket and capsule in successful ISS cargo mission

In a first for the company, SpaceX launched a reused Dragon capsule atop a reused Falcon 9 booster for a mission to the Space Station.

News         December 16, 2017

Explosive claims of illegal spying and hacking rock the Uber vs. Waymo trial

A letter by a former security professional at Uber alleges that the company used illegal tactics against its competitors.

Car News         December 16, 2017

Britain’s mad scientist built a life-size TIE Silencer from ‘The Last Jedi’

Colin Furze is known for some pretty outlandish inventions, but this time he's built a full-scale replica of a TIE Silencer.

News         December 10, 2017

How many ’80s Easter eggs can you spot in the new ‘Ready Player One’ trailer?

Nostalgia for the '80s is the theme of the new Ready Player One movie, with pop culture references in nearly every frame.

News         December 10, 2017

The Christmas Island annual crab migration is coming to Google Street View

The spectacular annual crab migration across Christmas Island will be captured by the Google Trekker and available on Street View next year.

News         December 10, 2017

Smash-hit quiz game HQ Trivia is coming to Android for Christmas

Launched as an iPhone exclusive, the viral hit HQ Trivia will soon be available for Android users, who are expected to join in on the action.

Android         December 10, 2017

These unique watches are made from the remains of ’60s-era Ford Mustangs

The Danish company REC has released a unique line of watches created from salvaged muscle cars from the 1960s.

Car News         December 9, 2017

Scientists create unpowered 3D-printed objects that can communicate via Wi-Fi

Researchers have devised a way for mechanical unpowered 3D-printed plastic devices to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

News         December 9, 2017

Apple nabs top Amazon executive to helm development of original scripted series

Morgan Wandell, one of the top executives at Amazon, has joined Apple as part of their effort to join the ranks of streaming original series.

News         December 6, 2017

The entertainment industry already has big plans for self-driving cars

Your commute may be the perfect time to enjoy a movie or the latest TV show if you're in an autonomous vehicle.

Car News         December 5, 2017

A.I. bots just dropped a black metal album that will make your head explode

An artificial intelligence algorithm has created an original black metal album without using a single guitar, drum, or even a vocalist.

News         December 5, 2017

This Star Wars OnePlus 5T can make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs

At the Bengaluru Comic Con festival in India, a br5ief teaser announced an upcoming special edition of the OnePlus5T phone.

Android         December 5, 2017

After 37 years, NASA fires up engines on the Voyager 1 space explorer

Four decades after its launch. NASA has ignited the secondary engines on the Voyager 1 spacecraft to orient its antenna towards Earth.

News         December 4, 2017

Listen to Neil Young’s entire back catalog for free in HD audio

Keep on rocking with the Neil Young Archives, a new site that offers free streaming of the legendary singer-songwriter's entire catalog.

News         December 4, 2017

Microsoft reveals plans for massive new expansion of its flagship campus

Not to be outdone by Apple, Facebook, or Google, Microsoft has announced an ambitious plan to renovate its flagship campus in Redmond.

News         December 3, 2017

Watch Weta Workshop create the cool weapons and armor for ‘Thor: Ragnarok’

See how the cool weapons and armor for Thor: Ragnarock were created by the wizards at New Zealand's Weta Workshop.

News         November 26, 2017