Samsung launches eco-friendly phone case line for Earth Day

Samsung is celebrating Earth Day 2022 with sustainably sourced Galaxy accessories in a partnership with plant-based designer Sean Wotherspoon.

Peter Hunt Szpytek     May 9, 2022

How facial recognition is helping astronomers reveal the secrets of dark matter

Could the same A.I. technology that is used to unlock people’s smartphones also help unlock the potential secrets of the universe? It sounds crazy, but that’s exactly what researchers from ETH Zurich in Switzerland are working to achieve. Here's what they have developed.

Luke Dormehl     April 28, 2022

20 years in orbit: A video tour of the past two decades of life on the ISS

The space station celebrates 20 years of continuous human habitation on November 2, 2020. Here's what daily life is like on the orbiting outpost.

Trevor Mogg     April 28, 2022

How to watch Blue Origin launch and land its reusable rocket on Tuesday

Blue Origin, the suborbital spaceflight company from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is sending one of its New Shepard boosters skyward for a record seventh time.

Trevor Mogg     April 28, 2022

Watch this Blue Origin rocket make a record seventh launch and landing

A rocket from a company set up by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos set a new record on Tuesday.

Trevor Mogg     April 28, 2022

This iodine satellite propulsion system could help reduce space debris

A new iodine propulsion system for small satellites was recently used for the first time to change the orbit of a satellite.

Georgina Torbet     April 28, 2022

The cardboard, all-mechanical Jollylook camera is a great gift for photographers

After a successful crowdfunding campaign two years ago, the Jollylook instant camera is now shipping. As a toy camera or a novelty, it makes a great gift for the photographer on your list. It shoots widely available Instax Mini film, produces a print in a just a couple of minutes, and costs just $69.

Daven Mathies     April 21, 2022

Household electrical usage increased in 2020. Here’s how a smart home can help

Due to heatwaves, the pandemic, and wildfires across much of the country, energy usage increased nationwide for an increase of $1.21 billion in costs.

P. Hearn     April 21, 2022

The future of sustainability: A look at the next evolution of environmental tech

Sustainable energy tech has come a long way in the past decade, but we've still got a long road ahead if we hope to slow climate change. Here's what's next

Thor Benson     February 11, 2022

Google is using A.I. to reduce idling time at traffic intersections

A new research project from Google has been able to reduce gas emissions and wait times at intersections by 10% to 20%.

Simon Sage     February 11, 2022

Are solar panels recyclable?

Solar panels are great for generating renewable power, but what happens when they reach the end of their life? Find out how solar panel recycling works.

Simon Sage     February 11, 2022

Samsung’s new Galaxy S22 phones built partly with recycled ocean plastic

Samsung has revealed that its new high-end Galaxy S phones will for the first time be made from repurposed ocean-bound plastics such as discarded fishing nets.

Trevor Mogg     February 11, 2022

This ultraportable electric wheelchair can fold up to fit in the trunk of a car

Most electric wheelchairs aren't designed with portability in mind, but Whill's new Model F can collapse down for easy transport when not in use.

Thor Benson     February 11, 2022

Samsung’s new upcycling program turns your old phone into a SmartThings device

Samsung has announced the new Galaxy Upcycling at Home initiative, which is aimed at helping users use their old phones as SmartThings devices.

Christian de Looper     January 12, 2022

How taking your blood pressure is about to be as easy as taking your heart rate

Biometric sensor experts Valencell talks to us about an innovation that will make monitoring our blood pressure as easy as taking our heart rate.

A. Boxall     January 6, 2022

Qualcomm thinks 2022 will be the year 5G finally ties everything together

At its CES 2022 conference, Qualcomm chief Cristiano Amon described how 5G will serve homes as well as businesses, and pave the way for wireless fiber.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 6, 2022

Google is making Android devices work better together with expanded Fast Pairing

Google has new features designed to bring all the devices in your life into harmony around your Android smartphone of choice.

Jesse Hollington     January 5, 2022

Engineer’s Vhista app helps blind people to move around the world

From Silicon Valley, Colombian Juan David Cruz tells us why he created the Vhista App, a tool that gives vision to the blind via the iPhone.

Jeremy Kaplan     September 2, 2021

T-Mobile joins the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

T‑Mobile announced a series of initiatives to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated annually in the U.S. from September 15 to October 15.

V. Montenegro Caspe     September 2, 2021

This cockroach-inspired rescue bot could save your life one day

Despite being the size of a cockroach, UC Berkeley's clever new rescue robot could help save humans buried in rubble. Here's a look at how it works.

Luke Dormehl     August 5, 2021

Smart homes should include a safe word for emergency situations

The smart home can improve the security features it provides to homeowners by including a safe word that contacts authorities.

Patrick Hearn     August 5, 2021

The blueprint sprint: How a ragtag team of techies hacked the ventilator shortage

When COVID-19 threatened to result in a massive shortage of ventilators in Portland, Oregon, a team of engineers and physicians banded together to try and help.

Luke Dormehl     August 3, 2021

The Future of Vision: Augmented reality contact lenses will make you bionic

Smart contact lenses are finally becoming a reality. And the future of this intriguing technology is nothing like what you might expect.  

Jeremy Kaplan     March 2, 2021

Headphones for homeless effort warms ears while diverting e-waste from landfills

Quiet Events is looking for a responsible way to deal with its wireless headphones e-waste. Turning them into earmuffs for the homeless might be the answer.

Simon Cohen     February 17, 2021

Omne Eternal safety-first cycling helmet uses the power of light to charge up

The Omne Eternal cycling helmet uses special solar cells to keep an LED light charged up, and wear sensors to activate the light when you put the helmet on.

Andy Boxall     February 16, 2021

Most promising blood pressure monitoring tech in years isn’t out in the U.S. yet

Heart disease is the silent killer, but the Aktiia Blood Pressure Monitor gives you a tool in the fight that helps you track your blood pressure at all times.

Patrick Hearn     February 13, 2021

No need to estimate: Nanit’s smart sheet precisely measures your baby’s height

The Nanit Smart Sheet and Nanit Pro camera provide parents with information on their child's height and growth that you can provide to the pediatrician.

P. Hearn     February 13, 2021

Apple Watch could be used to detect coronavirus infections

A study by researchers at New York's Mount Sinai hospital shows how Apple Watches could spot a coronavirus infection before a diagnosis.

Georgina Torbet     February 11, 2021

This artificial heart could help keep people on transplant waiting lists alive

A French company called Carmat has created an artificial heart that could potentially save the lives of people with end-stage biventricular heart failure.

Luke Dormehl     February 11, 2021

Ceramic ink could let doctors 3D print bones directly into a patient’s body

The future of surgery may include the 3D printing of bones, and it comes courtesy of the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.

Luke Dormehl     February 11, 2021

Samsung’s new display tech makes the Galaxy S21 Ultra even more power efficient

Turns out the Galaxy S21 Ultra has an even better display than we thought. Samsung says the display employs new tech that makes it up to 16% more efficient.

Christian de Looper     January 27, 2021

Volvo Penta’s skipper-assist tech offers crash-free boat docking

Some wannabe skippers may be put off boating by the tricky process of docking (well, that and the steep cost). This impressive new technology can help.

Trevor Mogg     January 19, 2021

Futuristic new appliance uses A.I. to sort and prep your recycling

Hate sorting the recycling? This machine will do the time-saving (and planet-saving) job on your behalf.

Luke Dormehl     January 19, 2021

This clever attachment gives any powered wheelchair autonomous superpowers

This smart tech can help powered wheelchairs avoid accidents. That's a much bigger problem to solve than you might imagine.

Luke Dormehl     January 19, 2021

Tech for Change: At CES 2021, tech promises to create clean, pure water for all

Some 20% of people lack access to drinking water and corporations around the globe contaminate more water than they ever purify. Fortunately, tech can help.

Jeremy Kaplan     January 15, 2021

The Box is an answer to the unstoppable cardboard pile-up in your house

This e-commerce solution could reduce waste, increase security. But will anyone use it?

Chris Morris     January 14, 2021

Got poop? Toto’s Wellness Toilet promises health advice based on poop analysis

In a time when hygiene is the primary focus, Toto's touchless technology in bathrooms reduces the potential for bacteria to spread.

P. Hearn     January 14, 2021

Themis Smart Mirror analyzes skin and stress levels to promote wellness

CareOS wants to disrupt the health and wellness market with the Themis Smart Mirror, a wellness companion for your bathroom or spa.

K. Hodgkins     January 13, 2021