Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves Posted June 5, 2026 When a heat wave hits, millions of air conditioners switch on at once, straining the electric grid and driving up the risk of outages—and residents' power bills. …
AI smart glasses to help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon Posted June 2, 2026 Visually impaired runners are using AI-powered smart glasses as they prepare for the London Marathon. The glasses are not designed specifically f…
The science in a bag of potato chips—why researchers are seeking potato perfection Posted May 24, 2026 There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips. Whether you call them chips, as in the U.S., or crisps, as in the UK, this fast food is a staple …
A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race Posted May 18, 2026 A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing ran faster than the human world record in a show of China's technological leaps. The winner f…
A bus in Havana that transports bikes becomes the ride that matters during Cuba’s fuel crisis Posted May 7, 2026 One sweltering afternoon in the Cuban capital, dozens of commuters on bicycles, scooters, and electric motorcycles gathered in a tidy row at the entrance of the Havana Bay Tunnel.…
From Macintosh to iPhone: 50 years of Apple gadgets celebrated in new museum Posted May 6, 2026 The innovations of Apple Inc. are on show at the new Apple Museum in the Netherlands. It traces 50 years of the iconic brand's innovations, from its first experim…
OpenAI Foundation pledges $1B in grants to ensure AI ‘benefits all of humanity’ Posted April 25, 2026 OpenAI Foundation, the nonprofit that controls the artificial intelligence company OpenAI and its flagship product ChatGPT, pledged to grant out $1 billion over the next year and …
Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries for US customers willing to pay an extra charge Posted April 17, 2026 Amazon said that it has started offering faster U.S. deliveries of selected products for a fee, including pantry staples, clothing, over-the-counter
Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around Posted April 10, 2026 Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign. The
AI boosts efficiency for some in India Posted March 24, 2026 As the use of artificial intelligence surges across the globe, the technology is steadily gaining ground in India. Businesses, start-ups, and individuals are experimenting with ne…