Reconfigurable canopy uses drones to move its modules around (Video) This example of programmable architecture uses lightweight materials and drones to help it adapt to environmental changes. By Kimberley Mok in Urban Design October 22, 2018
Robotic smart furniture system retracts bed & storage up into ceiling (Video) This smart system automatically frees up floorspace and can learn your preferences. By Kimberley Mok in Eco-Friendly Furniture October 18, 2018
Now you can buy "Alexa-enabled smart homes" But is this really a good idea? Maybe it is better to get up and flick a light switch instead of asking Alexa. By Lloyd Alter in Gadgets May 11, 2018
No distraction here: Harman introduces "helpful" dashboard for Maserati It runs the full width of the car. What could possibly be the problem? By Lloyd Alter in Cars April 19, 2018
QSun wearable nags you about putting on your sunscreen Sunshine is wonderful, but you can have too much of a good thing. This device measures it. By Lloyd Alter in Gadgets April 3, 2018
Can you unplug for 24 hours? Join National Day of Unplugging 2018 at sundown tonight In our hyperconnected and always-on culture, stepping away from our gadgets for one day can be a move in the right direction for slowing down and connecting with people, not screens. By Derek Markham in Gadgets March 9, 2018
Automated hydroponic gardens help you grow fresh produce indoor year-round Grow some of your own greens, veggies, and herbs indoors with one of these automated hydroponic growing systems. By Derek Markham in Lawn & Garden January 4, 2018
7 smart methods to remember most everything Alarms, notifications, and digital lists can only go so far; instead, use these tricks and your own brain power to learn things by heart. By Melissa Breyer in Health December 26, 2017
Solar powered supercapacitor produces hydrogen fuel and electricity The technology could lead to cheaper hydrogen cars in the future. By Megan Treacy in Gadgets November 28, 2017
Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics praises Apple, scolds Amazon The organization scored the biggest gadget makers on their products' environmental records. By Megan Treacy in Gadgets October 18, 2017
Your new indoor garden could be a tree -- a Living Farming Tree, that is This aeroponic indoor gardening system from the Italian startup Hexagro is modular, scalable, and automated. By Derek Markham in Green Food October 3, 2017
This super-bright LED strap light is ridiculously useful (Review) Personal lighting just took a huge leap forward with the Kogalla RA. By Derek Markham in Gadgets September 18, 2017
Johns Hopkins sets record for drone blood delivery flight The new study shows that drones can handle longer aid delivery trips than previously thought. By Megan Treacy in Clean Technology September 13, 2017
FireBee Power Tower turns any heat source into an electricity generator This 5W thermoelectric generator converts heat from a chimney or camp stove into electricity for charging USB devices. By Derek Markham in Gadgets September 11, 2017
8 helpful apps for hurricanes From tracking and data to emergency walkie-talkie capabilities and where to find gas, these apps can help weather the storm. By Melissa Breyer in Gadgets September 8, 2017
Massive Norwegian data center will be fully powered by renewable energy The data center will be the largest in the world. By Megan Treacy in Clean Technology August 22, 2017
Robotic eel tracks down pollution in lakes The modular robot could swim through bodies of water to detect and find the source of pollutants. By Megan Treacy in Clean Technology July 27, 2017
This low-tech terrarium purifies water like a mini-Amazon rainforest (Video) Emulating the same processes naturally found in rainforests, this prototype filters and cleans water of harmful pollutants. By Kimberley Mok in Sustainable Product Design July 25, 2017