New nail-on solar shingles offer an affordable alternative to Tesla’s solar roof
GAF Energy has developed an innovative new nail-on solar shingle that's allegedly cheaper and easier to install than Tesla's solar roof system.
World’s most powerful tidal turbine begins generating electricity
A massive tidal turbine that its maker says is the largest in the world has started generating power, converting energy from ocean currents into electricity.
Meet the startup aiming to outshine SpaceX with reusable, 3D printable rockets
SpaceX has made some huge strides when it comes to launching an recovering reusable rockets, but Relativity Space wants to take the idea a step further
This outrageously powerful microscope is made of LEGOs and smartphone lenses
Designed by a German biophysicist, this powerful Lego-based microscope is meant to be cheap and accessible enough for anyone to build, regardless of budget
The human battery: Smart backpack generates power as you walk
How do you improve on the capabilities of regular backpacks? Researchers in China have found two key ways.
Google is planning to test drones for fighting fires
Google is already testing drone delivery services via its Wing unit, but now the company is considering using the same technology for fighting fires.
Clever ‘nerve hacking’ prosthetic tricks your brain to make limbs feel lighter
How do you make a prosthesis feel more comfortable for the people who need to use them day in, day out? This tech could help.
High temperatures and a diamond anvil could lead to a solar cell breakthrough
There's still more work to be done, but this is an exciting breakthrough in materials science for better solar cells.
Federal vehicles to go green as President Biden promises electric fleet
America's entire federal vehicle fleet will be replaced by U.S.-made electric models, President Joe Biden announced on Monday.
Influencers will keep you company as part of Apple’s new Time to Walk program
Apple's new Time to Walk program invites you to walk alongside "influential and interesting people." Laugh, cry, and find inspiration as the miles fly by.
Elon Musk announces $100M prize for carbon-capture technology contest
With climate change on his mind, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced a $100-million prize for a carbon-capture technology contest.
Clever new A.I. system promises to train your dog while you’re away from home
A prototype device is able to give out canine commands, check to see if they’re being obeyed, and then provide a treat as a reward when they are.
Digital Trends Tech For Change CES 2021 Awards
Of all the world-changing technologies and innovative ideas on display at CES 2021, these four impressed us the most.
New A.I. hearing aid learns your listening preferences and makes adjustments
One of the picks for this year’s CES 2021 Innovation Awards is a smart hearing aid that uses A.I. to improve the audio experience in a couple of crucial ways.
Watch Samsung’s clever home robot set the table and pour wine
Meet Bot Handy, Samsung's work-in-progress home robot that can load a dishwasher, lay the table, and perhaps most importantly, pour a glass of wine.
Get this smartphone scope and you might never have to visit an optometrist again
There's no longer a reason to leave your home to get a vision check for new glasses. Here's how VisionCheck 2 works.
These tunable eyeglasses let you adjust focus on demand
Why settle for bifocals when you could be wearing glasses that can be refocused to suit the situation? That's the idea behind Voy eyeglasses.
Nobi smart lamp senses movement to discern when older people are in distress
The Nobi Smart Lamp uses onboard A.I. algorithms to monitor older loved ones and alert emergency services if they fall or face other risks.
This video doorbell can tell if the person on your doorstep has a fever
The Ettie Video Doorbell measures the temperature of visitors, logs the number of people that have entered, and alerts guests when a space is at capacity.
DrLupo shares how gamers worked together to raise over $2M for St. Jude
DrLupo is one of the biggest names in gaming, and he joins us to talk about gaming for charity.
Razer’s high-tech face mask filters air and amplifies your voice, Bane-style
Featuring glowing RGB lights and an airtight seal, Razer calls Project Hazel the world's smartest face mask.
CES award winners: Where are they now?
Before CES 2021, let’s take a look back at the gear we’ve highlighted from the last decade to see when we picked the marvels … and when we’ve missed the magic.
Tech for Change: New gadgets at CES 2021 finally bridge the language barrier
Tech has turned us all into travelers these days, but language remains a challenging topic -- one tech is actively tackling.
Tech for Change: CES 2021 reveals new ways to stay healthier than ever before
At 2021 CES, we expect new gadgets to improve our understanding of our health, and keep us fit. Here are a few to keep your eyes on.
Tech for Change: CES 2021 reveals new devices and tech to fix the planet
CES 2021 exhibits the small changes to the products we use and the tech we rely on to help us to act locally against climate change, even as we think globally.
Rainforest protection efforts given boost by this ingenious tech
This ingenious technology is playing a vital role in protecting the world's rainforests from illegal deforestation and logging that's damaging the planet.
This robot-tended vertical farm will grow 1,000 metric tons of greens per year
The world of farming is changing. Want proof? Check out this amazing robot-filled vertical farm in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Your next therapy dog could be a biomimetic robot
A new study shows that spending time with a robotic dog as a companion can bring many of the same benefits as spending time with a real dog.
Electric, self-driving tractor may just be the future of farming as we know it
This autonomous, all-electric tractor promises to be a game-changer for farms. Here's what makes it so special.
His granddad lost the ability to read, so he built a DIY text-to-speech rig
Ben Affleck (no, no that one) is an engineer. So when his 100-year old grandfather lost his ability to read, he flexed his engineering muscle to develop a fix.
One of these women could be the first to step on the moon
NASA's newly unveiled team of Artemis astronauts likely includes the first woman and next man to step on the moon.
Uber sells its flying-taxi business to another flying-taxi business
Uber is abandoning its plan to build a so-called "flying car" as it puts renewed effort into making its ridesharing and meal delivery businesses profitable.
No snakes required! Synthetic antivenom could be a lifesaver
A Danish startup called Serpentides is making a new type of antivenom that’s easier to produce, significantly lower in cost, and could be used by anyone.
The ESA wants to clean up space junk with a giant, rocket-powered claw
Remember those arcade grabbing machines, forever immortalized in Toy Story as the godlike entity known as “The Claw”? This is the same -- but way bigger.