Far Out Tech: Page 6

Innovation

Google X Head: 'I'm Afraid of People's Reactions to Technology'

Google's 'Captain of Moonshots' on his frustration with the slow pace at which society is adapting to technological advancements.

Business News

These Voice-Controlled GPS Motorcycle Helmets Help Riders Stay on Track

No longer do you have to rely on maps or GPS systems, both of which require riders to take their eyes off the road.

Science & Technology

How a 3-D Printer Just Gave This Little Girl an Awesome, New Prosthetic Hand

Faith Lennox's breakthrough prosthetic 'robohand,' molded in her favorite colors, was printed and assembled in less than 24 hours, but 3-D printing gave her much more than a hand.

Science & Technology

Tired of Plugging Your Gadgets In to Charge? One Day You Could Power Them With Lasers.

Let there be light, the laserbeam kind that could end the constant battle to keep your smartphone battery from dying.

Science & Technology

This Handy Robot Holds a Pen and Writes Exactly Like You Do

No time to write out letters and thank you cards? Leave it to a bot named Bond.

Science & Technology

Star Wars + Drones = Dreams Come True

When every day humans can make the Millenium Falcon fly, that's a good thing.

Science & Technology

At SXSW: The Flying Car Could Come as Early as 2017

Flying cars are coming closer to reality – and they could bring some significant changes to how you work and travel.

Growing a Business

What You Missed at SXSW 2015: Flying Cars, Bacon Bourbon Cocktails

We round up the crazy, the intriguing and everything that made us smile.

Devices

You Can Literally Play With Fire Thanks to This Hot New Gadget

Say hello to Pyro, a device that allows people to shoot fireballs from the palm of their hand.

Business News

Want a 3-D Printed Selfie? There's an App for That.

People can take a picture using their smartphone or tablet, then send the picture to a 3-D printing company and receive a 3-D version of their face.

Innovation

Look Ma, No Hands: Drones You Can Pilot With Your Mind

A Portuguese aeronautics company is testing out the technology right now.

Innovation

Why This Entrepreneur Dreams of Living on Mars

Entrepreneur Jaymee Del Rosario has been selected among the 100 candidates to possibly colonize the red planet as part of an initiative called Mars One. Here's what she has to say about her ambitious plans.

Science & Technology

In Japan, a 'Strange Hotel' Will Be Staffed Almost Entirely By Robots

Guests will be welcomed to the property by three 'actroids' -- robots with an uncanny human likeness and an ability to engage in intelligent conversation.

Business News

This Startup Wants to Control Your Brain With an App

Wearable tech that can alter your mood is a thing now, apparently.