Indiegogo’s new online store lets you buy its success stories’ products
Indiegogo's new Marketplace lets you buy innovative products funded on its site, as well as other cool stuff from entrepreneurs everywhere. The 'Tech & Innovation' section is already stuffed with a range of goodies.
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Hobby drones are hampering wildfire air crews in California
Drones — or their owners — are causing problems for air crews tackling the wildfires in California. A Cal Fire spokesperson said flying drones in restricted areas was becoming "a trend," and violators will be fined.
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The NBA has an AR app that lets you test your jump shot anywhere
The NBA augmented reality app, NBA AR, is the league's first AR app, and it allows you to shoot jump shots on a digitally imposed basketball court. The app is exclusive to the iPhone and uses Apple's ARKit technology.
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Curious what your unborn child might look like? Just spit in this tube
Want to know what your unborn child will look like? BabyGlimpse is a DNA-powered service which promises to let couples discover the genetic-related traits their children may inherit for $349.
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be a self-driving car? Moove lets you find out
Researchers in Germany have built an unorthodox vehicle that you get to drive using only the data a self-driving car gets to see. The results provides a glimpse at how an autonomous car sees the world.
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A wearable soap and a smart necklace win the UNICEF design challenge
Khushi Baby, a digital necklace that stores electronic health data, and SoaPen, a wearable soap that encourages hand washing, won at the UNICEF Wearables for Good design challenge.
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Giant art installation displays 3D selfies on an enormous 850,000-LED ‘head’
Ever wanted to see a 14-foot-high, 3D image of your face on a giant LED screen shaped like a human head? Thanks to artist Matthew Mohr's art installation based on selfies, now you can. Provided you travel to Columbus, Ohio, that is.
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Asics wants to microwave you a custom, crazy-colored pair of sneakers
Getting voted best dressed is a lot harder when you're wearing the same thing as everyone else around you. Luckily, Asics is here to ensure that you never commit such a fashion faux pas again with some microwave technology.
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Hide your kids, hide your Wi-Fi! Vulnerability found in WPA2 encryption
All modern Wi-Fi networks are vulnerable to hacking, according to a new study published on Monday by researchers at KU Leuven in Belgium. Though not the end of the internet, the Wi-Fi hack means most devices should be updated ASAP.
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DJI AeroScope is an invisible license plate that knows when drones go off limits
Authorities can now be alerted to drones flying in off-limits areas as soon as the UAV tuns on using the new DJI AeroScope system. The system is already in use at two international airports but currently only recognizes DJI drones.
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New CA laws permit self-driving tests without a human in the driver seat
California has announced new regulation revisions designed to allow for the public use of self-driving cars. This will allow self-driving vehicles that have no human driver in the driver's seat to operate on public roads.
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Sony brings back robot dog Aibo with smart home features
Sony announced it will be giving the robot dog Aibo another chance by building a new version of it that doubles down as a smart home hub. The product will be available starting next spring.
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Cooler Cannon is the beer-tossing icebox you’ve been waiting for
The can-tossing Cooler Cannon is back, and this time it's replaced the remote controller with an app so you can launch a beer in a single tap. It still needs funding, but could cost as little as $195 if it makes it to market.
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A drone hit a passenger jet in Canada in first reported incident of its kind
A passenger plane collided with a drone in the skies over Quebec City in Canada in the first reported incident of its kind in the country. The plane suffered minor damage and landed safely, and no injuries were reported.
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Dutch teams pick up two big wins in the 2017 World Solar Challenge
Powered only by the sun, these intrepid race teams embarked on a grueling trek through the Australian desert in the World Solar Challenge. After nearly a week, the Dutch team and their solar car 'Nuon' emerged victorious.
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Your home could be powered by solar-powered batteries in the near future
Interested in cutting your electricity bill or ensuring you have power in case of an outage? A solar-powered battery could help cut your electricity bills and reduce your reliance on local power companies.
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Here’s how to watch the epic USA vs. Japan giant robot battle to the death
After years in the making, the giant robot showdown between Eagle Prime and Kuratas has finally arrived. You can follow all the action on Twitch as these monstrous behemoths fight each other to the death.
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Octopuses, their camouflage techniques inspired this cool new morphing material
Capable of changing colors and shapes, the octopus is apparently able to bear a striking resemblance to anything from a lion fish to a shrimp to an anemone. And now, humans are trying to create camouflage based on this remarkable animal.
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A new satellite is orbiting our planet to track greenhouse gases and pollution
The European Space Agency (ESA) has just launched the most advanced air-pollution-monitoring satellite in history. Its goal is to map the global distribution of air pollutants in truly novel detail.
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Senhance System is a robotic assistant that can help doctors perform surgery
We can't say anything for its bedside manner, but a new robotic system could be a pretty crucial assistant during your surgery. On Friday, the FDA gave clearance to a robotically-assisted surgical device (RASD) called the Senhance System.
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