Want to send your hair to the moon? There’s a Kickstarter for that
If Lunar Mission One reaches its $600K funding goal, the creators will send and unmanned drilling module to the south pole of the Moon in 2024
Cocoon puts an ear to the ground, uses ‘infrasound’ to detect home intruders
Through a clever application of the same technology used for earthquake detection, Cocoon can detect intruders in your house through walls and closed doors.
Marty McFly’s hoverboard is finally real, and it’s on Kickstarter right now
Using an array of powerful electromagnets, the Hendo Hoverboard can levitate over any non-magnetic metal surface -- and it's currently on Kickstarter
A clever design lets you dim these puzzle-like LED bulbs with an ordinary switch
With the help of an onboard microprocessor, the ultra-efficient Nanoleaf Bloom bulb can be dimmed using a normal on/off switch
Neato Botvac 80 review
Check out our in-depth review of the Neato BotVac 80, one of the most advanced robotic vacuums in the biz
Leave it to Australians to resurrect gladiator duels with carbon-fiber suits
The Australian startup Unified Weapons Master wants to become the UFC of gladiator duels, using a specially designed carbon-fiber suit that lets opponents exchange blows with weapons without hurting each other.
Moneual RYDIS H68 Pro review
Thanks largely to its advanced navigational abilities, the Rydis H68 Pro is an extremely capable and versatile robot -- and at just 500 bucks, it's also a great value.
Robomow RS630 review
If you don’t mind dedicating an afternoon to setting it up, Robomow’s flagship RS630 will power through even the most unforgiving terrain and get your lawn looking like a golf course fairway at the touch of a button.
Piper Home Security System review
Considering the wide range of sensor tech it's got under the hood, we think Piper is a pretty solid, low-cost alternative to some of the more traditional home security solutions out there
Sick? Need more vitamin D? Testosterone? Lick a stick and Cue fills you in
Forget tracking steps and counting calories -- this new device can test things like testosterone, inflammation, and fertility with a spit sample
iRobot Scooba 450 review
What the Roomba can’t sweep, the Scooba can mop. We put iRobot’s kitchen-friendly cleaning bot to the test with some truly filthy floors, and came away shocked at how well it works.
iRobot Roomba 880 review
We put iRobot's flagship Roomba 880 through the paces to see if its worth the price and the hype.
Nimbus is a stationary dashboard for your mobile life
Ever wish all those updates on your smartphone could be displayed somewhere more convenient? Check out this fully-customizable dashboard for your data
Transform your smartphone into the ultimate power tool with Ryobi Phone Works
By leveraging all the high tech components you've already got in your smartphone, tools in Ryobi's Phone Works line are cheaper than standalone devices
Digital Trends’ Tech For Change CES 2023 Awards
Of all the world-changing technologies and innovative ideas on display at CES 2023, these ones impressed us the most.
Digital Trends’ Tech For Change CES 2022 Awards
Of all the world-changing technologies and innovative ideas on display at CES 2022, these four impressed us the most.
Watch DJI’s tiny Spark drone respond to hand gestures like a raptor
Despite the fact that it's just slightly larger than a can of soda, the Spark has plenty of technological muscle under its hood.
From camo to stargazing, here’s what’s in store for the world’s blackest material
UK tech firm Surrey Nanosystems has developed a material so black that you can't even see it -- you can only see that there's a black void.
SpaceX just got the green light to build its own spaceport in Texas
Now that they company has the FAA's blessing, it will soon be able to build and use its own private spaceport, rather than using Air Force facilities
Here are the best places to watch tonight’s Northern Lights show
Curious if you'll be able to see tonight's aurora, caused by the solar flare that happened a few days ago? Check out our guide to pinpoint the best location
NASA confirms ‘impossible’ thruster actually works, could revolutionize space travel
Despite the fact that they're still unsure of how it works exactly, NASA scientists have confirmed once again that the seemingly impossible EmDrive is legit.
Unmanned Antares rocket explodes just seconds after takeoff
Mere seconds after leaving the launchpad today, an unmanned Orbital Sciences Antares rocket malfunctioned, exploded, and crashed back to Earth
NASA is funding research on deep sleep for transporting astronauts to Mars
Cryostasis, a staple of space-age science fiction for so many years, might soon become a viable reality. NASA is funding research for it
After Philae’s rough landing, the Rosetta mission is now a race against the clock
Philae had some trouble touching down on 67P's surface, and now, unless the ESA can figure out a way to move it, the mission might end sooner than expected.
The first comet landing in history might happen tonight. Here’s where to watch
At about 11:35 PST tonight, the European Space Agency's Rosetta probe will reach the end of its four-billion-mile journey and attempt to land on a comet.
Update: SpaceX rocket launch and ocean platform landing delayed until January
On Friday, SpaceX will launch its first attempt at its ambitious new plan -- to land a Falcon 9 rocket on a self-stabilizing ocean platform. If successful, the landing has huge implications for the future of space travel
Update: Here’s the full video of SpaceX’s CRS 9 rocket exploding after landing
SpaceX is ready to give its ambitious rocket launch/recovery plan another try today. Launch is scheduled for 4:33 PM ET, and you can watch the whole thing live right here. We've also added a live weather forecast, so you'll know ahead of time what the conditions at Cape Canaveral are like
Update: SpaceX launch delayed (again) due to inclement weather
It hasn't even been a full month since SpaceX tried (and failed) to land one of its rockets on a floating lander pad in the Atlantic ocean -- but this weekend it's ready to give it a second shot.
Bill Nye wants to explore space with a Kickstarter-funded solar sail
Earlier this week, the man formerly known as the "Science Guy" launched a Kickstarter campaign for the LightSail -- a revolutionary new spacecraft that sails across space like a boat sailing the open ocean
SpaceX’s new Pad Abort system is designed to make manned space missions safer
The Pad Abort system would work like a jet pilot's ejection seat, allowing the rocket's passengers to blast themselves up and away from danger.
Jeff Bezos pulls his best Dr. Evil impression with his very first rocket launch
As you may or may not be aware, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is in the space race as well, and earlier this week his burgeoning aerospace company Blue Origin successfully launched its first suborbital rocket.