NASA’s Mars 2020 rover passes first driving test with flying colors
The Mars 2020 rover recently passed a crucial driving test, with NASA scientists confirming that its next outing will be on Martian soil. The advanced, six-wheel vehicle rolled forward and backward over small ramps during the laboratory test and also turned on the spot.
Amazon reportedly mulled another kind of brick-and-mortar store
Not content with dominating the world of online shopping, Amazon has in recent years launched physical stores, too. Here's its latest idea ...
Amazon shows off compact cashier-free store that could show up at airports
Amazon is testing its smallest Amazon Go store to date as it considers taking the grab-and-go technology to new venues such as airports and train stations. The compact store is a quarter the size of its current locations and is located in Macy's Department Store in Seattle, Washington.
Watch NASA’s movie-like trailer for its upcoming Mars helicopter flight
NASA has released a dramatic trailer to highlight the much-anticipated Mars helicopter flight that's expected to take place in the coming days.
Stick the Ever Given cargo ship wherever you like with this fun app
Curious how the giant Ever Given cargo ship might look if it was stuck in another part of the world? Well, there's an app for that.
Robot specialist Boston Dynamics offers rare look inside its workshop
In a rare move, robot specialist Boston Dynamics recently allowed a film crew inside its Massachusetts workshop and even showed off a new robot.
NASA’s next-gen Orion spacecraft makes a splash in latest test
NASA’s next-generation Orion spacecraft has begun its latest round of splash tests in preparation for the upcoming Artemis lunar missions.
Watch in awe as thousands of cargo ships traverse the world’s oceans
Check out this amazing interactive map showing thousands of commercial ships plying the world's oceans over the course of a single year. It was created to highlight the environmental impact of the shipping industry and to encourage research into solutions.
Apple to ditch its HomePod smart speaker but stick with mini version
Apple is done with its pricey HomePod smart speaker, choosing instead to focus on the smaller and cheaper HomePod Mini device.
Google Maps adds Lime bike and scooter feature to more cities globally
Google Maps recently added a feature that helps you find Lime bikes and scooters more easily. Following a limited launch, the company has rolled it out to more than 80 cities globally. The feature also offers information such as how long it’ll take to walk to the two-wheeler, ride cost, and journey time.
Google Translate uses A.I. to improve accuracy for offline use
If you sometimes find Google Translate's offline efforts to be a little confusing or inaccurate, then an update coming to the app this week looks set to bring some solid improvements. The team has managed to work in an A.I. system currently used in the online version, without taking too much extra space on your device.
Netflix test indicates crackdown on password sharing
Netflix has always known that some of its account holders share their passwords, but it hasn't done much to crack down on the practice. Could that soon change?
Makers of that bowling alley drone video reveal hardest flight maneuver
A 90-second drone shot captured at a bowling alley has wowed even the most experienced pilots. But which move was the hardest to nail?
Watch this mind-blowing footage of an FPV drone at a bowling alley
Check out this amazing short film shot by an FPV drone speeding through a bowling alley. The skillful maneuvers and superb choreography won't fail to impress.
Tormented robot pulls a gun on its creators in latest Boston Dynamics spoof
Boston Dynamics' remarkable robots often receive a good few shoves in its videos, and the eager mistreatment recently inspired a team of video artists to offer its hilarious take on the matter. And if you've ever felt any empathy for the put-upon robots, you'll be delighted at how this particular video turns out.
