AI drone beats pro drone racers at their own game
An AI drone has beaten pro drone racers at their own game in a world's first that could have implications for other drone-related tasks.
Google now lets you know the best time to book a cheap flight
The latest version of Google Flights offers useful information designed to help you make a more informed choice when booking a trip.
Amazon makes it harder for non-Prime members to get free delivery
Online shopping giant Amazon is increasing the amount that non-Prime members will have to spend to qualify for free shipping.
Vanport 1948 Vodka: Using tech to bring history to life within the Vanport label
Redefining what it means to be a loyal and commemorative brand, Vanport 1948 Vodka is using innovative and modern tech to bring history to life in its labels.
Wing and Walmart partner for Dallas drone delivery service
Wing and Walmart says their new drone delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will get orders to customers within just 30 minutes.
Pioneering ‘WindWings’ technology could make cargo ships greener
An experimental cargo ship with enormous rigid sails could lead to a major reduction in emissions by the global shipping industry.
Born out of history, this modern, local spirit thrives: Vanport 1948
Vanport 1948 vodka is a line of spirits distilled right in the City of Portland, made to embody the locals and the evolution of the city.
Canadian woman pleads for Amazon to stop unwanted deliveries
A woman in Canada has been receiving daily deliveries from Amazon for the last two months, even though she didn't order anything. So what's going on?
We’re getting another Amazon Prime shopping event in October this year
Amazon announced another shopping holiday for Prime members: Prime Big Deal Days. Here's everything we know about the sales event.
First regular drone delivery service lifts off in U.K.
The U.K. has launched its first regular drone-based delivery service, using the flying machine to deliver mail to remote Scottish islands.
Amazon now offers Fresh grocery delivery to those without Prime
Amazon is opening up its Fresh grocery delivery service to shoppers without a $139-a-year Prime membership, which was previously a requirement.
Amazon expands its virtual healthcare service across the U.S.
Amazon Clinic, the tech giant's around-the-clock healthcare service that launched in November, is expanding across the U.S.
Pay-with-palm coming to all of Amazon’s Whole Foods Market stores
Amazon is expanding its Amazon One palm-recognition system to all 500 of its Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. by the end of this year.
‘World’s largest sundial’ to double as green energy provider
Houston’s next piece of public art is being described as the world's largest sundial and will also produce solar power for the local community.
Woot! Best of Tech sale: Our top picks, like smart tech, Nintendo Switch, more
Join us as we take a look at the Woot! Best of Tech sale to see everything that's discounted. There's a lot to love, and we have all of our top picks here.
Security robots could be coming to a school near you
Schools in the U.S. are testing AI-equipped security robots designed to roam the campus around the clock looking for unwanted visitors.
Amazon taps florists and coffee shops for help with deliveries
Your next Amazon delivery might come via a local florist or coffee shop as the online shopping giant looks at new ways to boost its last-mile delivery service.
AI-powered commentary is coming to next month’s Wimbledon
Sports commentators who thought they were safe from the ever-expanding tentacles of generative AI should think again.
Deep-diving robotic sub could be last hope for lost Titanic tourists
With only hours left to save those aboard the lost Titanic submersible, a French underwater robot called Victor 6000 could be the rescue effort’s last hope.
‘Banging sounds’ heard in search for Titanic tourist sub
Rescuers looking for the Titanic tourist submersible with five people on board have heard periodic banging noises in the search area.
Domino’s now lets customers pin almost any location for delivery
Domino's has just made it even easier to order pizza by offering to deliver the cheesy treat to almost any point selected on a map.
Police robots put on permanent patrol at Singapore airport
Singapore’s main international airport is going ahead with the permanent deployment of police robots following a successful trial of the technology.
Amazon deploys AI to summarize product reviews
To save shoppers time, Amazon has started using artificial intelligence to generate summaries of reviews for some of its listings.
Wildfire smoke prompts Google to issue work-from-home advisory
Google has told its employees in the north-east of the U.S. to work from home in order to limit their exposure to wildfire smoke drifting in from Canada.
Thousands of delivery robots to join Uber Eats
Following a successful pilot in LA, Uber and Serve Robotics have announced an additional 2,000 delivery robots for Uber Eats in locations across North America.
Disgraced tech entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes begins jail time
Disgraced tech entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison on Tuesday to serve time for fraud in a case that rocked Silicon Valley.
Elon Musk throws some light on his very busy schedule
If you have a hard enough time holding down one job, then it’s little surprise that Musk’s three high-profile roles cause his days to be long and complicated.
Check out the latest version of Tesla Bot in video update
A new video from Tesla features the latest version of the Tesla Bot, the company’s humanoid robot that could one day be deployed insides its factories.
Amazon plans ‘once-in-a-generation’ changes for Search, job ad reveals
Amazon is planning to jump aboard the generative-AI bandwagon by incorporating the technology into its search engine, a job listing reveals.
Air New Zealand reveals cost of its comfy sleep pods
The carrier has revealed how much economy passengers will have to pay if they'd like to doze off in one of its new Skynest sleep pods during a long flight.
3D printed cheesecake? Inside the culinary quest to make a Star Trek food replicator
Scientists at Columbia University are trying to crack the code for 3D-printed food, and their first success was a 3D-printed cheesecake
Airbnb rolls out Rooms for cheaper rentals in people’s homes
Accommodation platform Airbnb has introduced 50 new features, as well as a new service focusing on room rentals in someone's home.
Plastic-eating bacteria are amazing. But they aren’t going to save the planet
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but plastic-eating bacteria aren’t going to save the planet. Here's why they aren’t a silver bullet for the environment.
Apple’s latest store opening is one of its most significant in years
Apple has opened its first retail store in India, a market with huge potential for the tech giant. Apple boss Tim Cook was there to welcome the first visitors.