Smart cameras can monitor social distancing rules, but what if existing security cameras could instead be adapted to identify facial masks and overcrowding?

In the last few weeks, crowdfunding platforms have seen record-high sign-ups as creators launch memberships to support themselves amid the coronavirus crisis.

Crowdfunded projects are being hit hard by coronavirus-fueled factory closures, but entrepreneurs are still finding creative ways to bring their ideas to life.

In New York City? The MTA is bringing tap and pay systems to public transit, so you'll be able to use contactless payment options. The new system is called OMNY, and it will eventually replace the MetroCard. You can use Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other digital wallets. Here's what you need to know.

Collision is ostensibly a startup show, with nearly 1,100 startups, 26,000 attendees, and conference tracks for pitching venture capitalists called Growth Summit and MoneyConf. But in 2019, another theme was clear: Fixing the world. Here are our takeaways from the event.

Whether it’s rigid schedules, chilly offices, or unequal pay, there are a lot of ways modern workplaces can seem unfriendly to women. To make them more inclusive, there are a lot of ways to combat these unconscious biases and make offices more equal.

Standing desks? Tired. Cemtrex Smartdesk? Wired. This innovative desk reimagines everything about your workspace, integrating a computer, a Qi charging pad, a document scanner, your VoIP phone, and so much more directly into your workstation. Now that's smart.

Meet four female leaders who are not only at the forefront of technology today, but who are also using tech to help others. From robotics and medicine to food and undergarments, see how these four women are using technology to help make the world a better place.

Everyone has heard the word premium, and many of us will have purchased a premium product; but what does premium actually mean, and why is it used so much in tech? There's not one correct answer here, but it's helpful to understand why company's invest so much in advertising using the word premium.

Samsung launched a host of new products on February 20, with prices ranging from just $35, all the way up to nearly $2,000. This was not by chance, and the company believes it has something for everyone in 2019, regardless of what phone you own now, or what phone you dream of owning. We spoke to the company about it.

After a tough year, Sony Mobile is looking to change strategy and we'll see a new smartphone from the firm next month at MWC in Barcelona. We sat down with VP or Marketing, Don Mesa, to find out more about what the company is planning in the year ahead and what we can expect.

Every month sees a slew of movies released, but these films are respective juggernauts in their monthly time slots. Some are likely to be beaten soon while others may last for years to come, but all of them are massively successful. Here are the biggest movies of all time for every month.

Citing personal data and privacy concerns, consumer advocates in Toronto are raising alarm about Alphabet’s plans to transform a derelict neighborhood into a smart city. Here’s what you need to know about the Sidewalk Toronto project.

E-bike and e-scooter usage has increased in popularity with commuters and tourists, but they have also become troublesome for city planners, not to mention dangerous. Providing these two-wheeled alternative transports while keeping users safe, is what smart cities are grappling with.

In a smart city of drones and self-driving cars, the address systems of yore aren’t good enough. What3Words is a company that devised a smarter version that uses just three words, yet is far more precise. And it’s already in use now.

Microsoft bought the popular to-do app Wunderlist in 2015, and rolled out an app called Microsoft To-Do as a replacement a year and a half ago. So, why is Wunderlist still so much better?

Google has been hit with a massive fine in a landmark antitrust case in Europe, and has been told to change the way it manages Android, or face a heavier financial hit. While we love Google's apps and Android, the ruling made is only bad news for Google.

Conflict minerals like tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold, sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo often end up in our cell phones and other electronics. Companies have worked on the problem for years but still have trouble seeing down their supply chains to the mines in isolated regions of the DRC.

Netflix is going global. And even if you never leave step foot outside America, you should be excited. The numbers show that as Netflix growth is slowing in the U.S., it’s on fire in other countries like Japan, with hiring to match. More subscribers abroad means more original, diverse content, and plenty to watch when House of Cards gets stale.

Looking for inspiration for your next destination? Here are the top 50 destinations in the Americas, according to Instagram hashtags anyways. From Disney to Yosemite, these are some of the most Instagrammed locations to visit (or to avoid for something more original).

Nikon's upcoming mirrorless camera has a touchscreen. Nikon is keeping a tight lid on details surrounding its upcoming full-frame mirrorless camera, but the latest teaser is the most revealing. Experts in the industry are speculating just what features the camera could have -- and how much it may shake up the industry.

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Note 9, which it says appeals to very different people to those who would buy the very similar Galaxy S9 Plus. Rumors spread the Note 9 may be the last of its kind, so we spoke to Samsung about the productivity device's future, and what separates buyers.