Cailifornia has a blackout problem. Could giant flow batteries be the solution?
In an effort to address the state’s summer blackout problem, California energy officials are investing in big, building-size batteries that can power cities
Absurd new ‘third eye’ wearable watches the world so you can stare at your phone
Minwook Paeng wants to put a cyclops-like extra eye in the center of your forehead. Why? To make a point about our unhealthy relationship with technology
The future of A.I.: 4 big things to watch for in the next few years
Artificial intelligence has progressed in leaps and bounds over the past decade. What’s in store for the next one? Here are four things to keep an eye on.
A.I. doesn’t usually forget anything, but Facebook’s new system does. Here’s why
Most A.I. systems are designed to remember absolutely everything they learn. But that’s not always ideal, so Facebook decided to build one that forgets
Future fabric: Meet the cutting-edge textiles that could redefine wearable tech
Fitness trackers and smartwatches are one thing, but this futuristic fabric from Nextiles could lead to a whole new genre of wearable tech.
7 things you didn’t know the Apple HomePod Mini could do
The Apple HomePod Mini sounds great, but is capable of doing a lot more than people realize.
Cosmic comms: How the first humans on Mars will communicate with Earth
In order to establish a human colony on Mars, we’ll first need to get a reliable communications network built. Here’s how scientists are making that happen
NFTs have a climate problem, and the solution isn’t coming fast enough
NFTs have an absolutely massive carbon footprint, and while there are many solutions in the works, very few of them are expected to roll out anytime soon.
4 alternatives to buying an overpriced GPU right now
The GPU shortage isn’t likely to improve this year, so you’ll have to get creative to play PC games in 2021. Here are four alternatives to a costly GPU.
5 new Google Assistant features you can try right now
Google Assistant has new features that can help you remember chores, put the kids to bed, and much more.