Carlo Ratti Associati If you were walking through a park and saw four drones painting a giant, 46-foot graffiti mural, you would probably stop and gawk for a while. But in order to get a full sense of the planning, philosophizing, and historical cross-checking that went into such a wild display of techno-art, you’d have […]
The King of Kong, Picturehouse Do you love tech? Enjoy documentaries? Then, boy, are you going to love our roundup of the best tech documentaries available for your viewing pleasure. (If you hate technology and non-fiction films, on the other hand, you’ve probably come to the wrong place.) From underdog video game stories to films […]
“Our contemplations of the cosmos stir us,” the late atronomer Carl Sagan once said. “There’s a tingling in the spine, a catch in the voice, a faint sensation, as if a distant memory of falling from a great height.” If reflecting on the universe gives you a shiver, thinking about its end can make you […]
Today’s wearables are already stuffed to the gills with all kinds of health sensors, from electrocardiograms to sleep trackers. The most recent addition is the pulse oximeter, and it’s starting to show up in the latest, most high-end smartwatches and fitness trackers. But what is it, and should your next device have one? Pulse oximeters […]
This year could have been a huge one for right-to-repair activism — and it still could be, too. Lawmakers in 20 states have introduced bills that would force manufacturers to share their manuals and diagnostic tools with electronics owners. If passed, these laws would mean that do-it-yourself dabblers and independent fix-it shops could get the […]
Chris DeGraw/Digital Trends Graphic The Norweigian archipelago Svalbard is home to ice caves, sled dogs, and even polar bears, but what it’s arguably most known for is the Global Seed Vault, an enormous seed bank built directly into the side of a frozen mountain. The idea is that if the world suffers some kind of […]
The military has always been at the cutting edge of technology, so it should come as no surprise that the most advanced robots in the world are being built with military applications in mind. While the thought of autonomous machines carrying heavy armaments might make people a bit nervous, they have the potential to dramatically […]
Life during the coronavirus can certainly be stressful. Many of us are still stuck at home, separated from familiar social routines. Some are returning to workplaces in states where case counts are rapidly rising. The anxieties can seem endless, but several companies are stepping up to the plate to take on our woes — creating […]
With the deluge of new tech products we’re introduced to in a given year, not all of them are destined for success. Whether it’s a good idea executed badly, a great product that was too expensive, a niche item that couldn’t land an audience, or simply a futuristic idea that was way ahead of its […]
This is Robots Everywhere — a show where we chronicle the slow but steady takeover of our future robot overlords, and show you how they’re making their way into practically every facet of modern life. Let’s block ads! (Why?) Emerging Tech | Digital Trends
For decades, science fiction has been promising a future filled with robots performing all of our mundane daily tasks for us. From Rosie the maid on The Jetsons to C-3PO in the Star Wars films, we’ve all pictured a day when we won’t have to lift a finger, but instead are surrounded by all manner […]
Chris DeGraw/Digital Trends As people grow more concerned about the impacts of the meat industry both on the environment and the animals involved, fake meats have experienced a boom in popularity. Products like Beyond Burger and Impossible Pork, for example, have captured the attention of vegans and vegetarians across the globe for their astonishingly meat-like […]
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots is an entertainment superstar. Don’t believe me? Check out its various appearances on YouTube and you’ll quickly change your mind. A Spot launch video from last year gained 6.5 million views. A video of Spot dancing to Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” racked up almost 6.8 million. A video of one Spot […]
Picture a room full of desks, numbering more than two dozen in total. At each identical desk, there is a computer with a person sitting in front of it playing a simple identification game. The game asks the user to complete an assortment of basic recognition tasks, such as choosing which photo out of a […]
At first glance, Joy Resolve’s Barisieur Tea & Coffee Alarm Clock looks like some sort of Rube Goldberg machine designed by an engineer who’s been quarantined at home for far too long. In reality, it’s a legit high-tech coffeemaker with enough convenience features to take your mandatory WFH routine to the next level. Walter White would […]