Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2023 Awards

From dual-screen laptops to smarter smart rings, the top tech of CES 2023 took existing technologies and made them practical enough to finally buy. Here are our favorites.

DT Staff     May 22, 2023

This AI cloned my voice using just three minutes of audio

My Own Voice certainly isn't the only voice-cloning tool out there, but what's impressive about it is that it only needs a tiny amount of input.

Drew Prindle     February 20, 2023

CES 2023: HD Hyundai’s Avikus is an A.I. for autonomous boat and marine navigation

At CES 2023, HD Hyundai Avikus is making an appearance. It's an A.I. and autonomous navigation solution for commercial and recreational boats. Learn more here.

Briley Kenney     April 25, 2023

Meet the game-changing pitching robot that can perfectly mimic any human throw

Trajekt's high-tech pitching machine can mimic the exact speed, spin, and trajectory of any human pitch. It's a literal game-changer for professional baseball

Luke Dormehl     October 22, 2022

Don’t buy the Meta Quest Pro for gaming. It’s a metaverse headset first

Meta has made it clear that the Quest Pro isn't a device that casual video game fans need to pick up.

Carli Velocci     October 18, 2022

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

Luke Dormehl     September 25, 2022

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.

Shubham Agarwal     September 10, 2022

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

Luke Dormehl     August 22, 2022

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

Luke Dormehl     July 15, 2022

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.

Andrew Morrisey     July 13, 2022

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.

Luke Dormehl     June 25, 2022

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.

T. Mogg     June 1, 2022

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?

Luke Dormehl     May 15, 2022

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.

Luke Dormehl     May 10, 2022

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.

Luke Dormehl     June 7, 2022

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.

Luke Dormehl     May 9, 2022

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.

Erika Rawes     April 4, 2022

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.

Erika Rawes     May 10, 2022

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.

Luke Dormehl     April 28, 2022

How 5G is changing journalism

A collaboration between The New York Times and Verizon has given rise to 5G journalism lab.

Sakshi Udavant     March 11, 2022

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.

S. Cohen     February 18, 2022

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.

Luke Dormehl     April 25, 2023

Fighting football injuries with 3D-printed, hyper-personalized pads

Protec3d is on a mission to replace generic, one-size-fits-all football pads with 3D printed, hyper-personalized ones that offer more protection for players

Luke Dormehl     April 25, 2023

Solving VR’s ‘infinite walking’ problem with moon boots

For decades, engineers have been dreaming up creative ways to solve the infinite walking problem in virtual reality. Ekto thinks it has a new one.

Luke Dormehl     January 22, 2022

K-pop NFTs are here, but I’m not convinced they’re worth it

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are the latest piece of merchandise the dedicated K-pop fan can buy. But is it really worth it, and what do you really get?

Andy Boxall     January 18, 2022

The weirdest tech we spotted at CES 2022

To celebrate all the strange and wonderful things that surface at CES, we've rounded up a modest collection of the weirdest tech we spotted this year

Drew Prindle     January 7, 2022

Taco Bell’s Xbox Game Pass-style pass will put a taco in your belly daily for $10 a month

The Taco Lover's Pass will let you pick between seven popular items on the menu every day for just $10 a month through the mobile app.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 6, 2022

CES 2022: The biggest news and announcements so far

We rounded up all the biggest announcements and news that have surfaced so far at CES 2022. Enjoy!

Shubham Agarwal     January 10, 2022

The best light therapy lamps

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects millions of people, but light therapy can be an effective treatment. Here are our favorite lamps on the market.

Dallon Adams     April 21, 2022

This wild new display puts a gargantuan 120-inch virtual monitor on your desk

At CES 2022, we got a sneak peek at an amazing new immersive monitor from MIT spinoff Brelyon. Could this be the future of display tech?

Drew Prindle     January 6, 2022

If You Hold Crypto, You NEED a Wallet like Ledger, Here’s Why

If you own crypto, or are looking into it, you should use a hardware wallet like Ledger to secure your private keys.

Briley Kenney     April 25, 2023

How is 5G helping businesses in the U.S. right now? We asked the experts

We asked different experts in the 5G and emerging tech industry how businesses in the U.S. are using 5G. Here's what they said.

Sakshi Udavant     December 15, 2021

13 White elephant gift ideas that are guaranteed to spice up your holiday party

To help you make a splash at your holiday party this year, we've compiled a list of the best White Elephant gift ideas known to man.

Drew Prindle     April 25, 2023

Two years and a pandemic later, fast-charging graphene batteries are hitting shelves

After years of research, products leveraging the amazing properties of graphene are finally available for batteries. What do we get from this new tech?

Simon Sage     November 12, 2021