Snapchat accused of whitewashing its users through ‘beautify’ filter
Snapchat, it seems, is having a bit of trouble when it comes to racial sensitivity. Its Bob Marley blackface feature and alleged skin-lightening filter have drawn criticism.
This bottle opener will text your friends every time you crack open a tasty beverage
You can always be a good friend with BOx, the smart bottle opener that notifies your friends every time you crack open a cold one.
Lazertouch is a projector that lets you turn any surface into a touchscreen
Lazertouch is the world's first mini projector that transforms any surface into a finger-activated touchscreen.
Proofpilot wants to help you design, launch, and manage research studies
A new secure online platform called Proofpilot is allowing study participants to browse research studies, contribute to research, and more.
Bacteria beware: Pure silver helps make Silvon pillowcase resistant
Powered by pure natural silver, the new pillowcase Silvon purports to permanently prevent the growth of unwanted bacteria.
Soltrackr wants to take your outdoor experience to the next level
Soltrackr has unveiled its flagship product, a wireless health companion that also brings you all the crucial information about your surroundings.
Enter your office dog in the #StartPup contest
Wistia is teaming up with Humane Society international to launch #StartPup, the world's first competition to crown the top office dog at startups.
Take a spinning class while the bus wheels are spinning with 1Rebel
Thank to 1Rebel, you'll be able to take a fitness class on your morning commute, saving both time and the environment while getting your sweat on.
Chocolate vs. vanilla? It’s not even a contest, Instagram analysis finds
When it comes to America’s sweet tooth, it’s all about the chocolate.
Wooden windows? Scientists have successfully turned wood transparent
In a nifty new process, a group of researchers have managed to strip away wood's distinctive wooden colors, and instead made it transparent.
Periscope will let you broadcast straight from a DJI drone
Earlier this week, Twitter's video streaming service Periscope added DJI drone support,
A group of Harvard and MIT students have created a lung cancer breathalyzer system
A group of students from Harvard and MIT have developed a breathalyzer test capable of detecting early stages of lung cancer.
Creeped out by Disney animatronics? Well, things are about to get real
Disney Research is working on a "hybrid hydrostatic transmission and human-safe haptic telepresence robot." More simply. this machine moves like man.
Try before you buy (a house) with Realstir
San Diego-based startup Realstir allows you to try before you buy your house.
Amazon opens Dash buttons to developers with its AWS IoT
Amazon is looking beyond products and towards services instead, introducing a limited release of the new Amazon Web Services Internet of Things Button
This chair is totally biodegradable and made of mushrooms
Terreform ONE unveiled its design for the "Mushroom Chaise," described as a futuristic lounge chair made completely from biodegradable mushrooms.
Bring skateboarding into the 21st century with Syrmo
Meet Syrmo, a smart pad that skateboarders can fit to the truck of their skateboard to track their every movement and record every trick they perform.
Swallowed a battery? This ingestible origami robot will get it out
Thanks to innovations from MIT, there is now a tin, origami robot capable of performing internal surgery after being swallowed by a patient.
Want voice control over your smart home’s sprinkler system? Just ask Alexa
Making your smart home even smarter is a new collaboration between GreenIQ and Amazon Echo