Search results for

Smart sensors may represent a small part of the overall IoT infrastructure, but they definitely play a vital role in its implementation, by gathering critical environment data and represent a key enabler for many new applications.

We've reported on our fair share of tiny houses here at Gizmag, but the Tiny Chapel by Richmond, Virginia-based Bil Malbon, is definitely the first such tiny towable structure we've seen that you might want to get married in.

Not only has Jeep revealed a new Wrangler pickup concept for this year's Easter Jeep Safari, but it also has an airy, military-look Wrangler, a surf-styled tribute to the original 1970s-era Cherokee, a Grand Cherokee overland camper, and three other interesting packages.

The HTC One M9 doesn't, at first glance, look like a huge update over last year's One M8, but that doesn't necessarily mean it won't be an outstanding phone. Let's see how its features and specs compare to those of one of the best phones of 2014, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

In anticipation of more ambitious planetary missions, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) with Masten Space Systems have recently tested new landing technologies using a vehicle called the Autonomous Descent and Ascent Powered-flight Testbed.

Scientists in Australia are looking at the manner in which a particular type of gecko is able to stay clean. Their findings could pave the way for things like water-repelling electronics, or clothes that never need washing.

New York startup Robotbase is turning to Kickstarter to build a highly ambitious robot that would serve as a smart personal assistant for your home. It would be able to converse with you, act as a personal stylist, and even tell bedtime stories to your kids.

According to StatCounter, the most widely used browser during 2014 was Google Chrome, which promises speed, simplicity and security for its users. You can do a lot more with Chrome than just visit your favorite websites though. This article takes a look at some of its clever functionality.

When it comes to dealing with more precarious terrain, like walking on ice, you might think that the exercise requires serious concentration. But new research suggests that even in these moments, our subconsciousness is largely responsible for keeping us from landing on our backsides.

Artificial intelligence research is opening new avenues in the ever-evolving dance between human game developers and their algorithmically-intelligent tools. Procedural generation can now create universes, game mechanics, and even complete, standalone 2D and 3D games.

Indiana University biologists claim to have found a quicker, cheaper, cleaner way to increase production in bioethanol-producing microbes using nitrogen gas. This could replace chemical fertilizers and make the cost of cellulose ethanol competitive with that of corn ethanol and gasoline.

Those working through the night or regularly falling victim to jet lag may be familiar with the physical toll of disrupting our biological clocks. Research has now uncovered what scientists call a reset button, pointing to new possibilities for treatments to get our bodies back in sync.