A small town’s sudden power surge fried tech gear in hundreds of homes
Up to 1,000 people in a small Pennsylvania town saw lots of their gadgets go up in smoke recently when a sudden power surge hit the area.
‘Doctor Who’ actor Peter Capaldi has just announced he’s quitting the show
Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi surprised fans of the show on Monday when he announced that the next season will be his last.
NASA's pressure-sensitive paint can help it build better rockets
Special pressure-sensitive paint is helping NASA researchers learn how to build better-performing rockets.
There’s an android helping out at an airport in California
SoftBank's friendly Pepper humanoid robot could make all that hanging around at airports a little easier to bear.
Bye-bye to bifocals? These high-tech specs can automatically change focus
Researchers have developed a pair of specs with lenses that automatically focus, whether you're looking at something up close or far away.
Watch one of Dubai’s flying firefighters tackle ‘blaze’ with water-powered jetpack
Dubai likes to equip its emergency responders with some pretty snazzy kit. The cops and paramedics are already on the streets in a fleet of flashy motors, while firefighters are now using water-powered jetpacks to tackle blazes.
Crash test dummy gets it in the head in the name of drone safety
Drones have been smashing into a crash test dummy's head at Virginia Tech to allow researchers to learn more about the kind of damage quadcopters can cause in the event of an unfortunate impact with a human head.
Australia wants to replace passports with facial-recognition technology
Australia is looking to replace passports with facial recognition technology, with trials set to begin in July. The goal is to reduce the amount of time passengers spend airside as well as improve the efficiency of security checks.
A Hyperloop-esque plan is taking shape in South Korea
Engineers in South Korea are showing an interest in ultra-fast transportation technology similar to Hyperloop. Recently revealed plans describe pods traveling through "a state-of-the-art low-pressure tube at lightning speeds" of up to 620 mph (1,000 kmh).
NASA wants you to help it choose the photo sites for its next Jupiter flyby
If you've ever gotten a kick out of snapping a half-decent shot of the night sky, then how about offering NASA some input on where it should point its JunoCam during its next Jupiter flyby early next month?
How in the world did SpaceX snap this stunning rocket-landing photo?
Everything came right for SpaceX on Saturday when it successfully landed another of its rockets on a floating platform after a four-month break. Heck, it even managed to snap a stunning photo just moments before the rocket touched down.
This drone-photo firm just paid a massive fine over alleged illegal flights
A company that uses drones to capture aerial imagery for clients has just paid $200,000 to settle a dispute with the FAA. The FAA had accused it of conducting illegal flights, though the company, SkyPan, at no time admitted to any wrongdoing.
Drone owners warned to keep their UAVs away from Friday’s inauguration
The security services will have enough on their plate at Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday without having to deal with a load of hobbyist drone pilots trying to get some aerial footage of the event. So it's warning people to leave their UAVs at home.
FAA proposes record $1.9M fine against drone operator for ‘unauthorized’ flights
A Chicago-based drone business is facing a hefty $1.9 million fine from the FAA for alleged unauthorized flights in airspace over New York City and Chicago, with some of the incursions apparently taking place close to busy airports.
Say hello to the most obnoxious selfie stick yet
It may be a little tricky to put together and hard to carry around, but photographer Ted Forbes seems more than happy with his absurdly elaborate selfie stick.
Japan’s bid to launch world’s smallest satellite-carrying rocket ends in failure
Japan's unique "mini rocket" is built with parts from gadgets like mobile phones and is touted as the world's smallest satellite launch vehicle. It could slash the cost of sending small satellites into space, though clearly there's still work to do.
Super Bowl LI to feature player POV replays – without attached cameras
Fox Sports wanted to offer player POV replays for Super Bowl LI next month, but knew that a helmet-based GoPro was a no-go. So it turned instead to Intel, which has adapted its clever 360 Replay technology to offer a cool new perspective from field level.
