‘It’s still tripping me out’ — Elon Musk on Starman’s space adventure
Soon after the Falcon Heavy's historic launch on February 6, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk answered reporters' questions about the mission. And a surprising number of them wanted to know more about Starman.
CEO takes ride in passenger drone to demonstrate that it’s safe
We first set eyes on EHang's passenger drone a couple of years ago. It's been working hard on refining its "flying taxi," and has just released a video showing it zipping along — with the boss inside.
Hours before launch, SpaceX posts Falcon Heavy animation with Bowie soundtrack
Hours before SpaceX's Falcon Heavy embarks on its maiden mission, the company has posted a new animation showing precisely how it wants it to go.
Drone-catching drones to bolster security at this week’s Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics is about to start in South Korea, and security officials have put in place a number of measures to deal with any rogue drones that show up.
Facebook CEO speaks of ‘mistakes’ in frank birthday message
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg chose the social networking site's 14th birthday to post a frank message in which he acknowledges multiple mistakes over the years.
Elon Musk proposes name changes to his flamethrower in order to appease customs
Elon Musk's flamethrowers are selling like hot cakes, with 10,000 ordered in just a couple of days. Some customs agencies aren't happy. Luckily, Musk is willing to rename his flamethrower to something called "not a flamethrower."
Alexa loses her voice, gains celebrity ones in Amazon’s Super Bowl ad
Can Alexa really lose her voice? Is Amazon about to launch a new version of its Echo-based digital assistant? Would celebrities be better voices for Alexa? Watch Amazon's Super Bowl ad teaser for the answer to at least one of those questions.
Alexa now lets Android users dictate and send text messages
Amazon has introduced another Alexa talent that lets you use the digital assistant to send SMS messages. But only from Android phones.
Hulu cuts the cost of its cheapest tier as Netflix prices rise
Hulu is now offering its cheapest streaming plan for $6a month, two bucks off the usual price. You have till January to jump aboard.
Canon’s fingerprint scanner idea does more than just lock the camera down
A Canon patent explores the idea of placing fingerprint scanners on camera bodies and lenses for security in a bid to make them less attractive to thieves. But the technology could also enhance the equipment's functionality.
Too shy to shoot? Street photographer Valerie Jardin shares her top tips
Having walked countless miles through cities around the world, street photographer Valerie Jardin has gathered a wealth of experience in her field.
Airport code word aims to save marriage proposals from nosy X-ray machines
So you're planning to propose to your partner on vacation, but don't want airport security to ruin the surprise? A U.K. airport has found a clever way to keep it secret.
Grumpy Cat awarded $710K in lawsuit, but she still won’t crack a smile
Grumpy Cat, the miserable-looking feline that took the internet by storm a few years back, has just been awarded more than $700,000 in a copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit.
Logan Paul returns to YouTube with a different kind of video
YouTube vlogger Logan Paul faced a huge backlash recently when he posted a video showing an apparent suicide victim in Japan. He's now trying to make amends, and on January 24 posted a short film very different from his usual high-energy content.
