Google is using A.I. to reduce idling time at traffic intersections
A new research project from Google has been able to reduce gas emissions and wait times at intersections by 10% to 20%.
Are solar panels recyclable?
Solar panels are great for generating renewable power, but what happens when they reach the end of their life? Find out how solar panel recycling works.
Samsung’s new Galaxy S22 phones built partly with recycled ocean plastic
Samsung has revealed that its new high-end Galaxy S phones will for the first time be made from repurposed ocean-bound plastics such as discarded fishing nets.
This ultraportable electric wheelchair can fold up to fit in the trunk of a car
Most electric wheelchairs aren't designed with portability in mind, but Whill's new Model F can collapse down for easy transport when not in use.
Samsung’s new upcycling program turns your old phone into a SmartThings device
Samsung has announced the new Galaxy Upcycling at Home initiative, which is aimed at helping users use their old phones as SmartThings devices.
How taking your blood pressure is about to be as easy as taking your heart rate
Biometric sensor experts Valencell talks to us about an innovation that will make monitoring our blood pressure as easy as taking our heart rate.
Qualcomm thinks 2022 will be the year 5G finally ties everything together
At its CES 2022 conference, Qualcomm chief Cristiano Amon described how 5G will serve homes as well as businesses, and pave the way for wireless fiber.
Google is making Android devices work better together with expanded Fast Pairing
Google has new features designed to bring all the devices in your life into harmony around your Android smartphone of choice.
T-Mobile joins the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
T‑Mobile announced a series of initiatives to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated annually in the U.S. from September 15 to October 15.
Engineer’s Vhista app helps blind people to move around the world
From Silicon Valley, Colombian Juan David Cruz tells us why he created the Vhista App, a tool that gives vision to the blind via the iPhone.
This cockroach-inspired rescue bot could save your life one day
Despite being the size of a cockroach, UC Berkeley's clever new rescue robot could help save humans buried in rubble. Here's a look at how it works.
Smart homes should include a safe word for emergency situations
The smart home can improve the security features it provides to homeowners by including a safe word that contacts authorities.
The blueprint sprint: How a ragtag team of techies hacked the ventilator shortage
When COVID-19 threatened to result in a massive shortage of ventilators in Portland, Oregon, a team of engineers and physicians banded together to try and help.
The Future of Vision: Augmented reality contact lenses will make you bionic
Smart contact lenses are finally becoming a reality. And the future of this intriguing technology is nothing like what you might expect.
Headphones for homeless effort warms ears while diverting e-waste from landfills
Quiet Events is looking for a responsible way to deal with its wireless headphones e-waste. Turning them into earmuffs for the homeless might be the answer.
Omne Eternal safety-first cycling helmet uses the power of light to charge up
The Omne Eternal cycling helmet uses special solar cells to keep an LED light charged up, and wear sensors to activate the light when you put the helmet on.
Most promising blood pressure monitoring tech in years isn’t out in the U.S. yet
Heart disease is the silent killer, but the Aktiia Blood Pressure Monitor gives you a tool in the fight that helps you track your blood pressure at all times.
No need to estimate: Nanit’s smart sheet precisely measures your baby’s height
The Nanit Smart Sheet and Nanit Pro camera provide parents with information on their child's height and growth that you can provide to the pediatrician.
Apple Watch could be used to detect coronavirus infections
A study by researchers at New York's Mount Sinai hospital shows how Apple Watches could spot a coronavirus infection before a diagnosis.
This artificial heart could help keep people on transplant waiting lists alive
A French company called Carmat has created an artificial heart that could potentially save the lives of people with end-stage biventricular heart failure.
Ceramic ink could let doctors 3D print bones directly into a patient’s body
The future of surgery may include the 3D printing of bones, and it comes courtesy of the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.
Samsung’s new display tech makes the Galaxy S21 Ultra even more power efficient
Turns out the Galaxy S21 Ultra has an even better display than we thought. Samsung says the display employs new tech that makes it up to 16% more efficient.
Volvo Penta’s skipper-assist tech offers crash-free boat docking
Some wannabe skippers may be put off boating by the tricky process of docking (well, that and the steep cost). This impressive new technology can help.
Futuristic new appliance uses A.I. to sort and prep your recycling
Hate sorting the recycling? This machine will do the time-saving (and planet-saving) job on your behalf.
This clever attachment gives any powered wheelchair autonomous superpowers
This smart tech can help powered wheelchairs avoid accidents. That's a much bigger problem to solve than you might imagine.
Tech for Change: At CES 2021, tech promises to create clean, pure water for all
Some 20% of people lack access to drinking water and corporations around the globe contaminate more water than they ever purify. Fortunately, tech can help.
The Box is an answer to the unstoppable cardboard pile-up in your house
This e-commerce solution could reduce waste, increase security. But will anyone use it?
Got poop? Toto’s Wellness Toilet promises health advice based on poop analysis
In a time when hygiene is the primary focus, Toto's touchless technology in bathrooms reduces the potential for bacteria to spread.
Themis Smart Mirror analyzes skin and stress levels to promote wellness
CareOS wants to disrupt the health and wellness market with the Themis Smart Mirror, a wellness companion for your bathroom or spa.
Tech for Change: At CES 2021, new devices and tech aim to help beat COVID-19
A variety of innovative tech companies and products coming to CES 2021 can help beat the novel coronavirus. Here’s a look at a few to keep your eyes on.
A blood-pressure sensor is the holy grail for wearables. Valencell has one
Biometric company Valencell says it can measure your blood pressure from your wrists and fingers and ears with PPGs, truly transforming our wearable devices.
Could the Exaeris AcquaTap solve the world’s water crisis?
There are 37 quadrillion gallons of water in the air around us today. The Exaeris AcquaTap wants to put it to good use.
Tech for Change: Can new gadgets at CES 2021 solve hearing loss?
At the 2021 CES show, we expect to see a fleet of true wireless earbuds from a variety of companies that aim to help the hard of hearing in groundbreaking ways.
No cows required: This startup’s lab-grown milk is identical to the real thing
The dairy industry causes monumental damage to the environment. To change that, this clever Israeli startup has developed a way to make real milk without cows