Just for the Tech Of It: Transparent wood, fly-bombing drones, a ninth planet

Genetically modified flies dropped by drone could solve Ethiopia's tsetse fly problem, transparent wood is the material of the future, and a new planet could be lurking somewhere in our solar system, but we can't even see it.

Drew Prindle     April 1, 2016

Just For The Tech Of It: Genetically modified maggots, 3D printing in space, and more

This week on Just For The Tech Of It, host Drew Prindle gives you the lowdown on how scientists are using genetically modified maggots in medicine, 3D printing in space, and how CRISPR can eliminate HIV.

Drew Prindle     March 25, 2016

Hands on: DJI Phantom 4

The king of consumer drones returns with the DJI Phantom 4, an insanely athletic drone that's as fast as it is easy to fly, thanks to smart new features like collision avoidance.

A. Thickstun     April 21, 2022

We put Threadsmiths’ hydrophobic t-shirt to the test with water, wine, and ketchup

Threadsmiths are an apparel company pioneering a new era of everyday essential apparel with the application of hydrophobic nanotechnology. These stain proof clothes are stylish and smart.

Dan Davis     April 21, 2022

Just for the tech of it: Air pollution pigeons, plastic eating bacteria, and more

On this week's episode of Just For The Tech Of It, Drew gives us the lowdown on three big fights: How scientists are using machine learning to fight terrorism, how pigeons are fighting pollution in London, and how a new strain of bacteria could help us fight plastic pollution

Drew Prindle     March 25, 2016

With a 4K camera and tons of features, DJI’s Phantom 3 Pro is a budget-friendly beast

Thinking of buying a DJI Phantom 3 Pro? Check out our hands-on video review to get the scoop on features, specs, and more. As far as we can tell, this is one of the best drones you can get for less than $1,000

A. Thickstun     March 14, 2016

Just For the Tech of It: Martian crops and dinosaur chickens

This week on Just For The Tech Of It, Drew gives us the scoop on growing vegetables in Martian soil, why Facebook is making its AI programs read children's books, and genetically modified dinosaur chickens.

Drew Prindle     April 2, 2021

Illicit 3D scans of Nefertiti bust raise questions about digital art

Artists Nora Al-Badri and Jan Nikolai Nelles pulled off a plan to scan a bust of Nefertiti -- but new info suggests their actions may have been a front.

Brad Jones     March 11, 2016

Just For the Tech Of It: Monkey thought control, the ravages of microgravity

We discuss Scott Kelly's return to Earth after 340 days in space, supersonic planes that don't make sonic booms, and monkeys that can drive wheelchairs with nothing but a thought.

Drew Prindle     April 28, 2022

Flying a drone with heat vision is like piloting your own personal Apache

The FLIR Vue Pro isn't your average thermal camera. Rather than being built for your smartphone or a rifle scope, this high-tech heat vision cam is designed to hitch a ride on your drone and go airborne.

A. Thickstun     March 2, 2016

Just for the tech of it: AI doctors, robot lawyers, headphones that get you high

AI is helping doctors fight cancer by reading their notes, a pair of headphones can get you high, and a free online robot will help you argue out of a parking ticket.

Drew Prindle     February 26, 2016

KeepKey Bitcoin Wallet video review

We're not aware of any other digital wallet that employs as many security features as this one, and when you consider the quality of its build, its ease of use, and multiple security layers, KeepKey is arguably one of the best devices currently available to protect your Bitcoins.

A. Thickstun     October 28, 2020

Sony’s interactive Xperia Projector concept puts the future within reach

We checked out Sony's futuristic new interactive projector at MWC 2016, the Xperia Projector concept.

Ryan Waniata     February 23, 2016

Just for the tech of it: 3-parent babies, DARPA brain implants, Taser hangovers

Tasers affect your brain worse than we thought, babies with three genetic parents are coming, and DARPA's new brain implant could be used to power bionic limbs.

Drew Prindle     February 12, 2016

Just For The Tech Of It: Drone-snatching eagles and carnivorous plants that count

This week on Just For The Tech Of It, host Drew Prindle tells us about drone killing police eagles, strange genetic studies, and carnivorous plants that can count to 20.

Drew Prindle     February 12, 2016

Quick, agile and shockingly easy to fly, DJI’s Inspire 1 still rules the skies

We review DJI's Inspire 1 quadcopter, a drone that's cool enough to come out of a Terminator movie. How does it hold up after being on the market for a year? Find out.

A. Thickstun     January 21, 2016

Swiping and spending with Coin 2.0, the credit card that is all your credit cards

Whether you're looking to tame an overstuffed wallet, or just carry fewer credit cards around, the Coin 2.0 packs the data from eight of your credit cards into one smart-card. See how it all works in this video review.

A. Thickstun     April 21, 2022

See the world in predator vision with the Flir One

Flir bakes military grade thermal imaging capabilities into a smartphone accessory. The Flir One turns your iOS or Android device into a thermal imager.

A. Thickstun     September 1, 2016

Elon Musk’s Hyperloop: Explained

Tesla's Elon Musk says the bullet train is too slow and offered up his own 800 mph "Hyperloop". Find out everything about his concept in this quick video.

Joshua Smith     October 19, 2015

Watch a synchronized ballet of autonomous Parrot Bebop drones at IFA 2015

This flying squadron of self-piloted Parrot Bebop drones performs an aerial acrobatic show at IFA 2015.

Rich Shibley     September 9, 2015

With this HTML5 technology, video players will literally never look the same

A Swiss company is aiming to change the scope of video players by embedding them into HTML5, allowing media to load regardless of Web browser.

Natt Garun     February 20, 2013

Hands on: iZON remote video surveillance system for iOS

Keep watch over your home, pets, or children from anywhere over a Wi-Fi or 3G connection with the inexpensive and easy-to-use iZON remote monitoring system for iOS devices.

Andrew Couts     November 1, 2011

Video of the Spring Design Alex e-Book Reader

Scott Steinberg goes hands-on with Spring Design’s Alex e-book reader at CES.

DT Staff     February 20, 2018

SanDisk Opts for Video and Wireless Music

SanDisk revs up its portable player game with the Sansa Connect wireless Internet MP3 player and the Sansa View portable video player.

Geoff Duncan     January 8, 2007

Creative Zen Vision:M Takes on Video iPod

Creative's 30 GB answer to the video iPod can store up to 120 hours of video, play music, plus features an FM tuner, built-in mic, and a reported 14-hour battery life.

Geoff Duncan     December 8, 2005