February 12, 2020 Navy preps stealthy USS Zumwalt for new lasers, missiles and guns Lasers, global strike weapons, hypervelocity projectiles, maneuvering Tomahawk missiles and precision-guided deck-mounted guns… are all part of the Navy’s design for its new stealthy warship… the USS Zumwalt.
January 31, 2020 How to clone yourself as a 3D-printed figure The “selfie” has enjoyed phenomenal popularity as way to record a moment in time, but this coming decade is bringing some big – or rather tiny – competition: 3D-printed clones.
January 29, 2020 Facial recognition scanners at US airports under scrutiny as Philadelphia launches pilot program A growing number of airports across the U.S. are using facial recognition scanners.
January 13, 2020 Army Research Lab engineers tough new batteries that won't explode under fire Soldiers taking enemy fire in 120-degree desert heat, carrying up to 100-pounds of gear and conducting attack operations at night are totally reliant upon battery-powered weapons, sensors and computers -- a potential scenario inspiring current Army Research Laboratory work to engineer longer-lasting, more stable and, of critical live-saving significance, less flammable Lithium-ion batteries.
January 10, 2020 CES 2020 wrap-up: Top tech on show in Las Vegas CES 2020 had plenty of cool tech to show off. Here are some highlights.
January 8, 2020 CES: Here are the gadgets you will be using in 2020 Gadgets have a unique ability to change our lives and the latest and greatest are at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. A new smart toothbrush means fewer trips to the dentist. A pillow that gently moves your head to reduce snoring means your spouse won’t stay up all night. In 2020, new gadgets like these are designed to improve your life.
January 7, 2020 Ivanka Trump delivers CES keynote, touts innovation, job growth Ivanka Trump delivered a keynote address amid controversy at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, touting innovation as an engine for U.S. job growth.
January 6, 2020 Army Research Lab pursues new, next-generation AI for soldiers at war Targets emerge in seconds, incoming enemy fire puts lives at risk and shifting combat dynamics require immediate, on-the-spot decisions in a matter of seconds -- all as soldiers navigate the complex web of threats during all-out, high-risk ground-warfare.
December 18, 2019 10 most innovative games of 2019 Innovation comes in all shapes and sizes. With video games, you never know if you’ll be flying into space, controlling a sword-wielding samurai, or shooting three-pointers like you’re Steph Curry. This year, innovation in gaming took a major upswing. In one game, you control a waddling goose, and in another -- you go face-to-face with Darth Vader.
December 12, 2019 10 top gadgets of 2019 As 2019 is winding down and we enter the holiday season, it’s time to look back at the best devices -- the ones that stood out in a crowded field. Some of the top picks are a bit surprising, others won’t be quite as shocking -- all are at the top of the gadget food chain.