TECHNOLOGY

94-Year-Old Fashion Icon Iris Apfel to Design Smart Bracelets for Seniors

Apfel, who is best known for her oversized glasses and wild styles, is now designing sophisticated smart jewelry.

EasyJet’s New Trainers Will Ensure You Never Get Lost Again

These stylish smart trainers with built-in GPS will keep you on the straight and narrow.

A Giant, Floating Wind Farm Is Coming to the Scottish Coast

The Hywind wind farm will be the largest of its kind.

Here’s More Evidence That You Shouldn’t Use Your Laptop In Class

A new study finds that students who use laptops in class get worse grades than their disconnected peers.

The Strangest Elevator in Italy? This Lift in Genoa Moves Sideways and Vertically

The elevator operates in two sections, but passengers don't have to leave the car in between.

Keyboard Software Responds Differently to Each Finger to Improve Shortcuts

New software called Finger-Aware Shortcuts could revolutionize keyboard shortcuts.

This Fire Alarm Texts You When It Senses Smoke

And if there's a false alarm, you can turn it off by tapping your phone.

Real Law Firm Hires 'Artificially Intelligent Attorney' Robot

ROSS, an AI legal expert, will be helping with bankruptcy cases at the law firm BakerHostetler.

Speakers for the Hard of Hearing Make Sound Sharper

But not louder.

Google Wants to Map the Insides of Buildings

We’re getting that much closer to a future where you never, ever have to ask another human for way-finding advice.

This Flying Bat Robot Is the New Star of Your Nightmares

It uses silicone skin to fly like the real thing.

Germany Is Generating Record-Breaking Amounts of Renewable Energy

For a period of time, a full 87 percent of the country’s power was supplied by renewable sources, which meant that nuclear and coal plants ended up having to pay commercial customers to use energy.

Paris Museums Enlist Instagrammers to Recreate Classic French Artworks

Not everyone likes museums, so Paris Musées took some of their most famous works to the popular social media platform.

Puma Built a Speedy Self-Driving Robot to Help Athletes Train

Would you perform better with this four-wheeled gadget at your side?

Study Suggests Screen Reading Makes Us Lose the Big Picture

Our comprehension seems to be better when we read from the printed page.

Your Old iPod Could Earn You Thousands on eBay

First generation iPods are listed for up to $20,000.

This Tattoo Ink Is Designed to Fade Away After a Year

This is the closest you'll get to a tattoo without actually getting a tattoo.

Google Employees Propose New Emojis Focusing on Professional Women

If some Google employees have their way, we’ll soon be getting a whole new set of emojis that represent a wide range of careers for women.

Stretchy Artificial Skin Could Help Treat Wrinkles and Eczema

Engineers have designed transparent, peel-off artificial skin that stretches just like the real stuff.

This App Connected Lantern Is a Camping Game Changer

BioLite's new BaseLantern offers hours of light and enough juice to charge a camp full of devices.

How Cities Are Using Data Collection Apps to Improve Bike Path Designs

Route-tracking apps allow urban planners to make changes based on the real experiences of bicyclists and pedestrians.

This 360-Degree Camera Snaps Photos When You Toss It

The Panono takes 360-degree pictures in midair.

New BBC App Will Let You Watch More Than 1000 David Attenborough Clips For Free

Because sometimes you need a charismatic, well-spoken naturalist when you're on the go.

United Arab Emirates Officials Announce Plans to Build Mountain, Control the Weather

Artificial mountains are possible. Controlling the weather … well, that’s a little harder.

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