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Engineers at Duke University have designed a breakthrough gadget that 'harvests' background microwave radiation and converts it into electricity, with the same efficiency as solar panels. The development, unveiled on Thursday, raises exciting possibi
With the $45,000 prize, the team hopes to continue exploring the device's possibilities.
Try as they might, not many developers can legitimately claim that their augmented reality (AR) tech has a leg up on Google's. One of the few that can is Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). There, a team of developers have pushe
Google's smart watch is reportedly in late-stage development and is almost complete.
Dorky-looking as it is, Google Glass is actually a very cool piece of tech.
Scientists at Shanghai's Fudan University have created a one-watt light bulb that provides access to wireless internet.
Nanocones make surfaces more hydrophobic than ever before.
"Eyeball" by Collin Peillex, Jonas Lacote, Célia Antille, and Victor Ferier. A Go Pro camera, floating in water, encased in a rollable, transparent sphere
UK company Pro-Teq's glow-in-the-dark spray coating could prove a cheaper alternative to conventional street lighting
The Martin Jetpack being developed by Martin Aircraft Company in New Zealand has undergone a major design overhaul.
Some people wouldn't leave home without a Swiss Army knife boasting an impressive array of tools. However, with the IN1 iPhone case they could perhaps ditch their multi-tool of choice and just make sure to keep their smartphone close at hand at all t
In 2008, Gartner Research released a report in which it identified the number one IT grand challenge as "Never having to manually recharge devices."
Computers of the future could be even smaller, faster, and more efficient — all by doing away with the very material that currently comprises their core.
It's with considerable interest that Gizmag has followed cyclist Graeme Obree's latest quest to break the human-powered speed record on his self-designed and self-built bicycle, Beastie.
A group of Chinese scientists at Shanghai’s Fudan University have a bright idea: A lightbulb that produces its own Wi-Fi signal. According to Xinhua, the technology is called Li-Fi, and the prototype actually works better than the average connect
We knew it was only a matter of time.
If the movies have taught us anything, it’s that the future isn’t just about robots–it’s about robots that can heal, adapt, and change their entire appearance at a moment’s notice.
Each day, millions of people use Twitter, Facebook, and other social networks to air their opinions on everything from the government shutdown to the latest version of Apple’s iPhone software.
Back in 2009, Patrick Strattner had a dilemma: he needed to beef up his photography portfolio but he wasn’t quite sure how to do it.
With winter on the way, it’s time to reassess what new, strange ways you can tackle the fluffy white stuff. Look no further than der Ziesel.
Before there was Jony Ive, there was Hartmut Esslinger. The founder of the influential design consultancy Frog started working with Apple in 1982, establishing the design language that drove the look of the company’s hardware for years to come–a shif
This coating can keep you grime-free. And it lasts at least a year, to boot.
Whoever said brushing your teeth isn't incredibly annoying is either a dentist, your mom, or your baby sister who likes eating toothpaste. But a toothbrush that can brush all your teeth at once, in six seconds? It can't be real, right? Well, that's e
Usually, ordering a meal in a non-English speaking country isn't too bad if the restaurant has pictures, since you can just point and nod. But pictures aren't everywhere, and there will be times you'll need to actually read a road sign, a posted noti
The new GoPro Hero3+ Black edition is lighter, smaller and shoots better quality footage than any GoPro has before.
A man whose name sounds a heck of a lot like Luke and his partner, who's name could easily be misread as Vader, have figured how to make photons bond — creating light molecules. Seriously, Harvard professor Mikhail Lukin and MIT Professor Vladan Vule
When designer Jesse Howard accidentally cracked open his coffee maker, he was surprised to see a simple heating mechanism encased in the complex, injection molded shell.
When designer Jesse Howard accidentally cracked open his coffee maker, he was surprised to see a simple heating mechanism encased in the complex, injection molded shell.
With World Maker Faire happening in Queens this weekend, PM couldn't resist stopping by to check out all the cool gadgets and tech. Here's what caught our eye.
There are a lot of fancy robotic exo-skeletons out there. They make appearances at trade shows and press events, but you'd be hard pressed to find one in use on the street. But this recently announced robo-boot wants to change all that.
