Apps January 21 'Are You Dead?' app taps into global loneliness crisis Are You Dead app from China goes viral as safety tool for people living alone. Users pay $1.15 to check in every two days with emergency contacts through an app.
Innovation January 20 FDA clears first at-home brain device for depression FDA approves first brain stimulation device for home depression treatment. Flow Neuroscience's FL-100 headset uses electrical stimulation for adults, available in 2026.
Amazon January 19 Alexa.com brings Alexa+ to your browser Amazon Alexa browser version launches as Alexa.com for Early Access users with Alexa+ subscriptions and compatible Echo devices in the United States.
Innovation January 18 New personal eVTOL promises personal flight under $40K The Rictor X4 electric aircraft promises personal flight for $39,900, making eVTOL technology accessible with 50 mph speeds and truck-bed portability.
Health January 17 Breakthrough device promises to detect glucose without needles PreEvnt's isaac device uses breath analysis to monitor glucose levels without needles, drawing attention at CES 2026 as a potential breakthrough for diabetes management.
Innovation January 9 CES 2026 showstoppers: 10 gadgets you have to see CES 2026 unveiled game-changing tech from LG's invisible wallpaper TV to AI-powered home robots and foldable steering wheels for autonomous cars.
Innovation January 7 Plastic bottles could power your devices one day Researchers create supercapacitors from waste PET plastic bottles that could power electric vehicles and electronics within 5 to 10 years.
Robots January 4 Robots learn 1,000 tasks in one day from a single demo Scientists achieve major robotics milestone as robot learns 1,000 different physical tasks in single day, potentially transforming manufacturing, healthcare and home robotics.
Artificial Intelligence December 30 OpenAI tightens AI rules for teens but concerns remain OpenAI announces new teen safety rules for ChatGPT users under 18, blocking romantic roleplay and requiring extra caution on body image topics.
Innovation December 24 3D-printed housing project for student apartments takes shape Denmark's 3D-printed student village proves automation builds 36 apartments faster than traditional methods. Skovsporet project shows housing future.
Wearable Tech December 22 Bionic hand brings baseball star back to the field San Francisco Giants invite Jamie Grohsong to throw ceremonial first pitch at Oracle Park after he learned to play baseball with a bionic hand following an injury.