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These Solar Cells Were Inspired by the Japanese Art of Kirigami

A few artful cuts can make solar cells up to 40 percent more efficient.

The First Foldable Smartphone Could Be Coming in January

Hold the phone: the old school mobile devices may be making a comeback.

The Facebook 'Dislike' Button Is Coming

A 'dislike' button is on the horizon.

This Toothbrushing App Was Reprogrammed to Be Less Addictive

The game was so entertaining that parents were having trouble tearing their kids away from it.

Airbag Jacket for Motorcyclists Knows When to Deploy

This could make travel a whole lot safer for riders on two wheels.

This Simple Toilet Can Improve Health and Safety

This cheaply mass-produced toilet to developing nations, a toilet manufacturer is helping individuals gain access to clean, sanitary, and secure bathroom facilities.

This Cube-Shaped Robot Is Designed to Tumble Across Asteroids

The "Hedgehog" robot can function no matter which side it lands on.

Cisco’s Default Hold Music Was Composed By a 16-Year-Old Computer Nerd

If this music sounds familiar, you're not alone.

You Can Now Shop Online Without a Credit Card

All you need is your email, shipping address, and phone number.

Your Pet Can Now Take a Selfie

PetBot records your furry friend's actions and sends the photos or video to your smartphone.

The Time Google Enticed Job Applicants With a Math Riddle

People could only submit their resumes after they solved two math puzzles.

Apple’s Ex-CEO Designed a Smartphone for the Developing World

The newly-announced phones strike the elusive balance between quality and affordability

This Software Makes Cyberbullies Think Twice Before Sending Mean Messages

A 15-year-old programmer from Illinois used her tech skills to help stop internet harassment.

Tech Giants Are Investing in This Water-Saving Shower Head

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google Chairman Eric Schmidt are among those interested in the product.

Check Your Email in the Bathroom? You're Not the Only One

According to Adobe, 42 percent of Americans do it.

This Gorgeous Console Combines Arcade Games with Battleship

Go head to head with a friend on this retro-inspired gaming console.

Watch This 3D Printer Print Mesmerizing Glass Goo

Ground-breaking technology at its prettiest.

Cameras in This Japanese Subway Station Can Spot Drunkenness

West Japan Railways is using technology to keep intoxicated riders safe.

This New Wood-Derived Computer Chip Is Biodegradable

A professor at the University of Wisconsin has developed an innovative way to cut down on electronic waste.

The Architects Behind 6 of America's Most Famous Buildings

While we generally know a great deal about their most famous buildings, most people don’t know much about these 6 men behind the blueprints.

Watch This Vending Machine Make Pizza

News broke today that Sprinkles Cupcakes will install New York City's first 24-hour cupcake ATM at its Upper East Side location next week. The unit has a 760 cupcake capacity and can dispense up to four sweet treats at a time. That's pretty cool—but not a

Winner Takes All: 8 of the Most Dramatic Format Wars

More than a few of the battles between media platforms over the past century have been downright ruthless.

What Is Palantir, and Why Is It Worth $20 Billion?

China Introduces ATMs With Face Recognition

Now your face can be your password.