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What Is Lidar, and How Does It Work?

By Florence Ion published

The same technology used to find ancient Maya cities also powers your robot vacuum and self-driving cars. Here's where you can find it and how it works.

15 Great Uses for a Raspberry Pi

By Avram Piltch published

From kids' computers to gaming consoles and weather stations, these are the best ways to take advantage of a Raspberry Pi.

DJI Mavic Air

DJI Mavic Air Review: The Best Camera Drone

By Mike Prospero published

Editor's Choice

Smaller, more compact and less expensive than its predecessor, the DJI Mavic Air still has the same great camera and some new features that make this drone even better.

Dremel DigiLab 3D40 Review: A Good 3D Printer with Pricey Materials

By Richard Baguley published

Dremel's 3D printer produces quality prints and it's easy to use, but the proprietary filaments required for the DigiLab 3D40 are pretty expensive.

Is the E-Reader Dead?

By Marshall Honorof published

E-reader sales are in decline, but the real trouble for Nook and Kindle may be that we're simply not reading that many books.

Add Bluetooth, Motors to Your Legos with New Circuit Cubes Sets

By Avram Piltch published

With these new kits, you can build a robotic vehicle that you control and program from your phone.

New Ninjago Set Turns Lego Boost into a Dragon Robot

By Avram Piltch published

Two upcoming Lego sets will help you build additional robots with the company's popular Boost platform.

Nook GlowLight 3 Review: A Step Backward

By Marshall Honorof published

The Nook GlowLight 3 is functional, but it suffers from a half-baked interface, a general lack of speed and some features that just don't work.

Sony's $519 Koov Robot Kit Can Teach Your Kids to Code

By Avram Piltch published

After some delays, this versatile STEM kit is now for sale, but at a much higher cost than expected.

Shark Ion Robot 750 Vacuum Review: A Good Start

By Florence Ion published

Shark makes a good impression with its first robot vacuum, but the Ion Robot 750 shouldn't be your first choice.

Razer Seiren Elite Hands-on: The Ultimate Twitch Mic?

By Michael Andronico published

The Razer Seiren Elite is a high-quality gaming microphone with lots of unique features for Twitch and YouTube creators.

Yevo Labs Yevo 1 Wireless Headphones Review: Slick Design, Subpar Sound

By Henry T. Casey published

The Yevo 1 wireless earbuds look great, but the audio instability is problematic.

Nuheara IQbuds Wireless Headphones Review: Greatness at a High Cost

By Henry T. Casey published

The Nuheara IQbuds are excellent wireless earbuds that come with a slight learning curve.

DJI Mavic Air Hands On: Better Than the Pro and $200 Less

By Mike Prospero published

DJI's Mavic Air drone shoots video at 4K and costs $200 less than the Mavic Pro. Which one should you get?

Yamaha YAS-706 Soundbar Review: Robust Multiroom Audio

By Michael Gowan published

Yamaha's YAS-706 delivers full sound and a robust feature set, though it's better for video than it is for music.

Yamaha YAS-207 Soundbar Review: Affordable Surround Sound

By Michael Gowan published

Editor's Choice

Yamaha's slim YAS-207 soundbar creates an immersive experience for watching movies and TV, though it isn't as good for music.

So You've Got a 3D Printer: Now What?

By Richard Baguley published

Buying a 3D printer is just the beginning. Here's how to get started with 3D printing, from finding models to print to familiarizing yourself with the printing process.

This Translator Puts 80 Languages in Your Pocket

By Philip Michaels published

Travis the Translator promises to let you converse with people in other languages even if you're not fluent in them, thanks to its real-time translation skills.

Ubtech Walker Robot Is a Leap Forward

By Mike Prospero published

Ubtech showed off a prototype of its Walker robot, which can climb stairs, kick soccer balls and more.

This Wireless Charging 'Forever Battery' Will Never Die

By Mark Spoonauer published

Ossia is developing a AA battery based on its Cota wireless charging technology that will make it so that you won't have to recharge it. Ever.

Alexa for Kids? Cognitoys Scout Robot Wants to Chat with Your Child

By Avram Piltch published

This conversational robot learns about your child's personality and asks questions to keep the conversation going.

Energous WattUp Hands-on: Over-the-Air Wireless Charging Wows

By Mark Spoonauer published

Shown at CES 2018, Energous' WattUp wireless charging tech can juice up everything from keyboards and mice to fitness trackers at up to 3 feet away.

Smart Wine Rack Makes You Feel Like a Sommelier

By Andrew E. Freedman published

The Caveasy One wine rack lets you know when your wine is best to drink and has an app that will help you pair it with food.

MagHive Will Serve Up Reminders Any Time You Leave Your House

By Philip Michaels published

Pitaka is developing MagHive: a setup for storing your keys and wallet, which triggers notifications every time you leave home and return.

No-Waste Battery Charges Phone, Gets Sent Back to Maker

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Startup Quick Energy's Quick-E Charge battery charges your phone or laptop, and you then mail the battery back to be recharged or recycled.

Root Is a Coding Robot That Will Grow With Your Kids

By Avram Piltch published

This disc shaped, programmable robot is simple enough for four-year-olds, but challenging enough for teens.

Intel Shows Off Our Wild Future of VR and Autos

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Intel’s CES 2018 keynote discussed the role of data in the future of VR, sports, movies, computing and autonomous transportation.

Self-Driving Luggage Just Followed Me Around at CES 2018

By Mark Spoonauer published

The CX-1 from ForwardX Robotics uses facial recognition and obstacle avoidance to follow behind you at up to to 7 miles per hour.

8 Biggest Tech Trends to Watch at CES 2018

By Mark Spoonauer published

From over-the-air wireless power and AI breakthroughs to killer new augmented reality apps, these are the top tech trends to watch for in 2018.

3D Printing Materials: The Pros and Cons of Each Type

By Richard Baguley published

Here's a guide to the types of materials that 3D printers use. We explain what each material is suited for as well as it limitations and trade-offs.

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