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Can this new artificial skin transform touch screens and video games?
A new technology uses electric fields to pick up on nearby objects.
Lab-grown chicken could hit store shelves soon — here's how it tastes
It’s a whole new kind of poultry.
Starship orbital flight: SpaceX successfully loaded the rocket with over 10 million pounds of propellant
SpaceX plans to send the Starship to orbit — at some point.
Watch: This jail-breaking wireless robot melts and reassembles on command
It may eventually enter your stomach.
Can this new artificial skin transform touch screens and video games?
A new technology uses electric fields to pick up on nearby objects.
JWST captures Chariklo’s rings and more: Understand the world through 8 images
Watch: This jail-breaking wireless robot melts and reassembles on command
It may eventually enter your stomach.
Jumping robots could provide a bug’s eye view of dangerous environments
This biohybrid robot walks using lab-grown mouse muscles
Engineers have created the fastest-moving part-meat robot yet.
A robot choreographer reveals why M3GAN — and all robots — should dance
“I think roboticists should become dancers.”
Is the artificial intelligence in M3GAN a real threat?
She is titanium.
Will there be a M3GAN 2? James Wan teases entire cinematic universe
Producer James Wan is prepared to make M3GAN the horror icon of the 2020s.
The best James Cameron sci-fi movie on HBO Max reveals a modern threat to society
Are Terminator 2’s killer robots inching ever closer to our lived reality?
Space junk, robot chefs, Star Wars clones: The 6 best innovation stories of 2022
Our favorite futuristic reads from this year.
Dell’s nearly screw-less laptop snaps together in less than a minute
The Concept Luna laptop is just a concept right now, but it can be taken apart in an impressively-short amount of time
HBO Max is about to throw one of its own hits off the platform. You have to stream it first.
Pour one out for Westworld.
Cake’s new electric ATV doubles as a semi-autonomous farm hand
The Kibb was designed to haul, tow, and even be programmed for tasks around the farm.
Orion splashdown and more: Understand the world through 7 images
The Artemis I mission ends with a splash.
Human-free farms could solve a major food problem
This isn’t your mother’s agriculture.
The Peripheral Episode 5 release date, time, and plot for Amazon’s cyberpunk show
London’s calling with Flynne going rogue and Conner and Burton scoring their own avatars
Apple is taking the wraps off the HomePod mini’s secret sensor
Apple's smaller smart speaker is gaining the ability to sense temperature, humidity, and more via a software update.
Pentagon UAP Report: The DoD has investigated more than 500 UFO cases
... and only determined the cause of half.
Apple somehow made its new Mac mini faster and cheaper
If you're thinking about snagging a Mac mini, now is the time to strike.
Apple’s new M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros are performance monsters
With up to 20 percent faster CPU and up to 30 percent faster GPU power, Apple’s 2023 MacBook Pros just destroy workloads.
Do video games make you smarter? One surprising genre leads the rest
OPINION: Research highlights six key principles for better learning
Leica brings its ultra-expensive engineering to laser projectors
The iconic red dot is coming to home theaters.
Samsung’s 2-in-1 wireless charger and smart hub are a perfect marriage
The $60 wireless charger doubles as a smart home hub — it’s kind of a genius idea.
EcoFlow’s all-in-one backup power system can run your home for a week
You’ll never have to stress about unexpected blackouts ever again.
GE's new neon-esque smart lights can bend into different shapes
GE is expanding its smart light offerings with Cync Dynamic Effects — app-enabled bulbs with a focus on entertainment.
5 major trends to expect from CES 2023
CES 2023 will be a bottomless pit of product announcements so let’s step back and look at the bigger picture.
Space traffic is about to get worse — thanks to the U.S. military
An upcoming fleet of satellites will add to existing space commotion.
This modular keyboard includes a dial and trackpad for peak productivity
You can customize the Naya Create into the most productive keyboard for you.
DJI is still the undisputed king of drones, for better or worse
With four more drones released this year, DJI cemented its spot as the top pick for consumer drones.
Pentagon says it hasn’t turned up any aliens in ongoing UAP research
The Department of Defense acknowledges the public’s interest in all matters UFO.
Rocket Lab’s first U.S. launch: Mission details and how to watch
“Virginia is for Launch Lovers” will make Rocket Lab history.
How Ada Lovelace used embroidery to create the first computer program
The female computing pioneer drew on lessons from her artistic pursuits.
Transport
Audi’s EV concept uses mixed reality to make your adventures easier
The Activesphere concept includes four AR headsets that show you and your passengers 3D and interactive elements.
Lucy mission: NASA goals, mission updates, and Beatles Easter eggs
Plus: two Beatles Easter egg are coming along for the ride.
How VinFast is gearing up to become America’s next big EV brand
The Vietnamese automaker has ambitious plans with its four EV models coming to North America.
NASA and DARPA want to build a nuclear-powered spaceship
The rocket could have its first orbital test "as soon as 2027."
An angry janitor saves the future in this new sci-fi miniseries
Marvin Mosely is a man with a mission and a mighty hammer to tackle the Tech Gods
Hyundai’s EV future will look a lot like the Ioniq 5
The redesigned Kona takes after the futuristic Ioniq 5's design with a new front design that features a light bar.
If humans survive for a million years, this is what the world might look like
Will we go extinct, turn into several species, or change?
How Tesla could dominate EV fast charging across America
Tesla is intent on expanding its Supercharger network, going so far as open-sourcing its charger to other EV makers.
This electric SUV from Scotland makes Tesla’s Cybertruck look sleek
Scotland’s Munro MK1 may compete against Tesla’s Cybertruck in a battle of boxiness, but the two will occupy different spaces in the EV market.
A four-door Corvette EV could shirk every rule in the sports car’s playbook
A new report suggests Corvette could launch as its own sub-brand, introducing a four-door model and an SUV — both of which are expected to be EVs.
The Peripheral Episode 7 release date, time, plot, cast and trailer for Amazon’s sci-fi series
Burton and Conner score fresh avatars and Inspector Lowbeer sips tea while investigating Daniel’s demise.
This mini EV is a portable party machine you probably can’t afford
The Club Car Cru can seat six passengers and has a built-in table.
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 is an eye-catching EV with a range that might surprise you
The Ioniq 6 made its first appearance at the Los Angeles Auto Show and will hit the market in spring 2023.
Volvo’s EX90 SUV could be the perfect EV for drivers focused on family safety
If you’re looking for a family-friendly SUV that also reduces your commute’s carbon footprint, the EX90 may be the solution.
Audi’s flagship electric SUV has the range to back up its premium price
There will be several models and trims for the Q8 e-tron, which starts at around $74,500.
Cities are getting so hot it’s deadly — can we fix it?
Urban heat waves are getting worse, but better data and timely government action could alleviate the problem.
This plant-based e-bike takes sustainability to a whole new level
The Ossby Geo e-bike improves on the company’s design with a more sustainably-designed frame that conceals the battery.
Tesla’s biggest range competitor is about to release two more EVs
Lucid Motors, the company that dethroned Tesla's range superiority, is planning on revealing two more models of its Air Sedan later this month.
Peripheral Episode 4 release date, time, and plot for Amazon’s cyberpunk show
Reset your quantum tunneling devices and join the frantic futuristic hunt for Aelita West.
Look: These tigers are living shockingly close to humans — and thriving
It’s not too late to reverse a disastrous trend.
Intelligent life
Why Microsoft thinks ChatGPT (and not the metaverse) is its future
Amidst massive cuts to AR and VR development, Microsoft is making an equally big bet on artificial intelligence.
Time-lapse shows shocking temperature changes between December and January
It’s not just your imagination.
NASA ends Geotail mission and more: Understand the world through 7 images
Did Minority Report predict our current reality?
In this Tom Cruise classic, police use sophisticated tech to stop crime before it happens.
Clean Energy
Lightyear is going all or nothing on making an affordable solar EV
That means abandoning production on its flagship Lightyear 0.
Deep-sea mining could power a clean energy future — but there’s a cost
We still know more about the Moon’s surface than the deep ocean floor.
This bold new mission will try beaming solar power down from space
While the technology behind solar cells has existed since the late 19th century, generating solar power in space presents some serious challenges.
This leaf-inspired device could be the key to hydrogen farms
The gadget turns sunlight into clean fuel. But will it go the way of the Hindenburg?
Starship orbital flight: SpaceX successfully loaded the rocket with over 10 million pounds of propellant
SpaceX plans to send the Starship to orbit — at some point.
What’s happening with Starship? New SpaceX photos show a launch could happen soon
SpaceX Starlink launch: Elon Musk beefs up the 'megaconstellation'
The space company is once again adding to its giant constellation of satellites.
Tesla’s wireless charger feels like a subtle jab at Apple’s failed AirPower
The Wireless Charging Platform can charge up to three devices at the same time, but it only works with those that are Qi-compatible.
Everything you need to know about Elon Musk’s Twitter Blue relaunch
After weeks of confusion, Twitter seems to have sorted its premium subscription out.
How Tesla could dominate EV fast charging across America
Tesla is intent on expanding its Supercharger network, going so far as open-sourcing its charger to other EV makers.
Elon Musk's Dune misquote reveals a deep misunderstanding of Frank Herbert
Why did Elon Musk misattribute a Jung quote to Dune? Probably because Musk doesn't get Dune.
How Tesla’s liquid-cooled charging could give the Cybertruck a huge edge
The improved liquid-cooling tech is expected to double the charging capacity of Tesla’s current V3 Supercharger.
If Elon Musk made a smartphone, it would absolutely sell out
Will the world’s richest man close out the year with a potential smartphone announcement? Probably not, but that hasn’t stopped him from tweeting about it.
Tesla Semi just hit a huge milestone that proves it's ready to hit the road
According to Tesla, the Semi successfully hauled a full cargo load 500 miles.
Is reality a simulation?
The nature of our reality is one of the greatest mysteries out there.
Elon Musk puts a price on Twitter’s coveted verified status for new users
How much is a blue checkmark worth to you?
Is the Hyperloop doomed? Here's what Elon Musk's latest setback really means
It may not be a failure after all.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches on a secretive U.S. government mission
The world’s most powerful rocket takes back to the skies.
How Elon Musk plans to use Twitter for creating an 'everything app'
Elon Musk’s full 360 on the decision to buy Twitter includes a plan to parlay the platform into an “everything app” tentatively called X.
Tesla’s Optimus robot as explained by Elon Musk
Despite a pretty lackluster debut, Elon Musk gave a solid preview of what’s in store for Tesla’s Optimus robot.
Can this new artificial skin transform touch screens and video games?
A new technology uses electric fields to pick up on nearby objects.
Lab-grown chicken could hit store shelves soon — here's how it tastes
It’s a whole new kind of poultry.
Starship orbital flight: SpaceX successfully loaded the rocket with over 10 million pounds of propellant
SpaceX plans to send the Starship to orbit — at some point.
Watch: This jail-breaking wireless robot melts and reassembles on command
It may eventually enter your stomach.
These 5 futuristic tech ideas could help us explore distant worlds
From the Moon to Pluto, these innovations could solve huge mysteries about our universe.
This biohybrid robot walks using lab-grown mouse muscles
Engineers have created the fastest-moving part-meat robot yet.
A robot choreographer reveals why M3GAN — and all robots — should dance
“I think roboticists should become dancers.”
What’s happening with Starship? New SpaceX photos show a launch could happen soon
3D-printed “organs” could lead to better drugs
Early-stage animal and cell studies for new medications can’t effectively mimic the human body — but organs-on-chips could.
In a wild first, physicists used lasers to control lightning on a mountaintop
The car-sized laser can shoot up to 1,000 pulses per second.
An ambitious plan could help repair one of California’s biggest ecological catastrophes
Without intervention, the sea’s entire ecosystem could collapse.
California flooding reveals an unexpected solution to endless droughts
How can California hold onto some of that water it desperately needs?
Virgin Orbit satellite launch: The historic mission fizzles out
Another attempt is in the works.
Government-issued digital currencies could bring about a dystopian future, security experts warn
A cashless future may mean more surveillance and less freedom with our funds.
SpaceX Starlink launch: Elon Musk beefs up the 'megaconstellation'
The space company is once again adding to its giant constellation of satellites.
Scientists accidentally created a novel method to make fertilizer more green
A new, porous material could help decarbonize ammonia production.
