So far, humans have relied on the written word to record what we know as history. When artificial intelligence researchers ran billions of those words from decades of news coverage through an automated analysis, however, even more patterns and insights were revealed. Read more
Netflix and Hulu are cool, but only one service offers all the perks of both cable and web-based streaming--while simultaneously dwarfing any other library. That's SelectTV, where you can access over 300,000 TV episodes, 200,000 movies, 50,000 radio stations, and 5,000 live channels all from the same, simple browser interface. There are many reasons to cut the cord, but none are as convincing as SelectTV. Read more
CES wrapped up on Sunday, and we've now had time to get our bearings and reflect on the consumer tech most likely to stick from the crazy week. It's time to recap our highlights in New Atlas' Best of CES 2017. Read more
You’ve just scored a Google Daydream View headset and you have a Daydream-ready phone. Now what? Follow these simple steps to set up your Daydream and get started in mobile VR. Read more
Those looking to automate their home already have plenty of choice when it comes to smart fridges, locks, lights and more, but now a new device called Slide can take over the dreary task of opening and closing curtains Read more
Researchers at the University of Bristol, claim to have created an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that has learned to land like a perching bird with the help of some clever algorithms and morphing wings. Read more
HTC has set down a marker with the first major smartphone launch of 2017 and it has a lot to show off: a powerful phablet and a mid-range phone in a new all-glass design, as well as its own AI-powered digital assistant. Read more
Triumph's Street Triple 675 was already about the best middleweight naked bike you could buy. Now it's up to 765cc, while somehow dropping two kilograms. With four different models available – and a low ride height option – the Striple just got a lot better, for an even wider range of riders. Read more
For the first time, researchers have mimicked the smart stress-strain properties of periosteum in a "smart" fabric that could serve as the basis for advanced functional materials with applications in everything from safety and transport, to medicine. Read more
Thanks to a new gene-silencing technique, farmers might be able to strengthen their crops’ defense systems, and protect them from disease and pests without any potential gene-altering fallout in future. Read more
If you're really the cycling-gadget type, then it's possible that your bike could have a computer, headlight, camera and phone all mounted on the handlebars. Sound a little cluttered? Well, that's why British startup Vudu7 created the V. Read more
Many of us have played with whirligigs as kids, but now these playthings made of buttons and twine are getting a new life as medical lab tools. Read more
When renowned manufacturer of adventure and touring motorcycle accessories, Touratech, decided to build a one-off showbike, the adventure class icon BMW R1200GS was the obvious choice. Designed for off-road efficiency, the Rambler boasts substantial weight loss and some purposeful engineering. Read more
It's a sad fact that as we move into old age, our reflexes tend to slow down. According to new research, however, learning to play a musical instrument may help to keep the elderly on their toes. Read more
Due to its simple structure and rapid rate of reproduction, the bacteria E. Coli is favored in scientific research. E. coli have been used to do everything from creating antibiotics to manufacturing propane. Now, researchers have paired the bacteria with robots to create a manufacturing power duo. Read more
There’s a whole world out there full of things we have no idea about – different types of radiation, sounds, and colors - and a new body sensor called the North Sense is here to help you experience a part of this augmented reality. Read more
The 600,000 Dutch that travel daily by train will now do so thanks purely to wind energy, with the national rail operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) announcing that 100 percent of its passenger trains will be powered by the renewable source from January onwards. Read more
A short-range radar wearable being developed by the VTT Technical Research Center of Finland could soon be guiding the visually impaired through their outdoor activities. VTT’s Guidesense is a chest-worn monitor that alerts the wearer of potential obstacles through vibrations and voice feedback. Read more
Waste products seem to take on a special meaning in the animal kingdom. A new study has dug deeper into this phenomenon, examining rhino dung samples and finding that they serve as information centers to determine things like the sex, fertility, and territorial ambitious of the recently relieved. Read more
Playing a game of follow the lights on a guitar neck is a great way to learn songs quickly without taking your eyes off the neck to look at books or videos. The Fret Zeppelin learning sleeve provides LED-guided tuition right up to the 15th fret, taking students well beyond the basics. Read more
Yesterday, Adobe released a 30-second teaser video that asks, "What if you had an intelligent assistant for photo editing?" The company is looking into the possibility of a voice-activated virtual assistant that edits and shares your photos. Think Siri, but for Photoshop. Read more
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