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Innovation
World’s First Bionic, Mind-Controlled Leg Allows Amputee to Go for a Walk
Researchers have come up with a new artificial leg that reads brain signals. The technology, which has been hailed as a groundbreaking medical advance, is currently in the testing phase.
Meet the Google Robot that Won DARPA’s Robotics Challenge Trials
SCHAFT was developed by a Japanese team and is owned by Google. The rescue and response humanoid can even drive a car.
This Smart Light Bulb Keeps Working Even If the Power Goes Out
You can even turn it on and off from the light switch.
BEHOLD THE FUTURE: Dog Translator Available for Pre-order
Don’t you sass me, Gilligan.
Should We Say Goodbye to the Stream?
Don’t look now, but the web may be getting less reverse-chronological.
And the Rich Get Richer: Flying Car Can Be Ordered from a Catalog
It’s “ideal for day trips from The Hamptons to Martha’s Vineyard,” which is a nice way of telling me I can’t afford this.
Amazon Prime Air: 5 Predictions About the Retailer’s Delivery Drones
Delivery drones are coming, bringing a whole host of challenges with them.
No Matter Why Apple Bought PrimeSense, It Should Be Interesting
Everything the Israeli startup does is cool — and new to Apple.
Coin Talks Dead Phones and Lost Cards, Keeps the Pre-Orders Rolling
Some concerns with the buzzed-about smart card remain.
GPS Bullets Could End Car Chases for Good
Aside from simply apprehending criminals, it’s believed this new technology could help save lives.
Costanza Wallet? Load All Your Credit Cards into One Coin Smart Card
The $100 smart card aims to slim your wallet through consolidation.