Innovation

Medical Tech 2 days ago

Smart pill confirms when medication is swallowed

MIT engineers design smart pill that confirms medication ingestion using biodegradable antenna technology. The pill safely breaks down in stomach within days.

Apps 5 days ago

'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.