This $1 foldable microscope could change science education as we know it
A research team at Stanford University has created a foldable paper microscope to help democratize science education for less than a dollar.
Touchable 3D technology unveiled to enhance video games, driving, 3D printing
Miraisens has created touchable 3D technology. The applications range from enhancing video games to making it easier to design 3D-printed creations.
Japan to have 30 floating solar power islands to generate 60 megawatts of clean energy
A joint venture in Japan will build two massive solar power islands that will float on two reservoirs in Japan to generate about 2.9 megawatts of energy.
This robot printer from Fuji Xerox brings your printed documents to your desk
Fuji Xerox has created a robotic printer that would cut the normal workplace printing routine down to just two steps: print and wait.
Stay fit in your cubicle with Cubii, an elliptical machine you can hide under your desk at work
The Cubii is a mini-elliptical machine that fits under your desk at work. The creators purport that you won’t leave work with bruised knees after using it.
Japan wants to see robots compete against each other in the 2020 Summer Olympics
South Korea has robot spectators at their baseball games? Cute. Japan wants to see robot athletes competing against each other at the 2020 Olympics.
You’ll know the time like the back of your hand, when this watch projects it there
The Ritot is touting itself as the world’s first “projection watch.” It's a bracelet that projects the time and phone notifications onto your hand.
No secret experiment here: ‘99 Days of Freedom’ asks users to quit Facebook, see how they feel
“99 Days of Freedom” is calling Facebook users to quit the social network for 99 days to see how life without Facebook affects their happiness.
TrackR bravo is a coin-sized tracking device that makes you look forward to losing things
The TrackR bravo is a slim, round aluminum device that clips or sticks onto objects and makes them trackable via the company’s iOS or Android app.
Facebook and Instagram open up to breast-feeding and post-mastectomy photos
Facebook and Instagram have loosened their stances on breast-feeding and post-mastectomy photos -- even those including nipples.
Police use ‘bait bikes’ with GPS technology and public Twitter shaming to fight bicycle theft
“Bait bikes” are bicycles tagged with GPS tracking devices, and they’re being used by the San Francisco Police Department to catch and shame bike thieves.
Brains are being hacked to fight mental illness, mine marketing-friendly data
Your brain was meant for hacking, and the U.S. military and a professor of electrical engineering are among the latest parties to espouse that view.
CleverPet is a smart device that rewards dogs for solving puzzles when they’re home alone
The CleverPet is a smart device that keeps your dog company when they’re alone by engaging them throughout the day with button-based puzzles.
Snap a photo, duplicate a key and break into a stranger’s home? There’s a site for that
Keys Duplicated is a website that allows you to duplicate keys using only photos, which is convenient and apparently easy to game.
WhistleGPS is wearable, location-monitoring tech for dogs that gives owners peace of mind
The WhistleGPS is an updated piece of wearable tech for dogs that tracks their location and activity.
MakerBot, 3D Systems, Mink and other 3D-printing companies are sparking a price war
MakerBot, 3D Systems, Mink and other 3D-printing companies are close to sparking an all-out price war – and that’s great news for consumers.
The solar-powered Skylock lets you monitor, unlock and share your bike with an app
The Skylock is a high-tech bicycle lock that does much more than keep a bike safe from theft. The smart device also opens up bike-share opportunities.