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Tesla

See Tesla’s Enhanced Summon Pick up a Driver in a Parking Lot

Summon has come a long way in just three years.

Science & Energy

Scientists Identify “Pokémon Region” in Gamers’ Brains — Seriously

Researchers used psybeam on Pokémon players' brains. It was super effective!

Universal Basic Income

Huge Analysis Finds “No Evidence” Basic Income Is Sustainable

UBI couldn't help any nation over the long term, a new report concludes.

Future Society

The Air Force Just Tested a Laser Weapon for Fighter Jets

Fighter jets may be equipped with anti-missile defensive lasers by 2021.

Physics

The World’s Strongest Laser is About to Simulate a Supernova

After a successful test, scientists will begin using the 10-petawatt laser next year.

Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft Word’s New “AI Editor” Scolds You for Gendered Language

Microsoft's AI will ensure your writing is free of subtle sexism.

Drones

This Giant Cargo Drone Can Carry 500 Pound Pods Hundreds of Miles

No airports or charging stations required.

Future Society

Specific People Are Weirdly Good at Predicting the Future

Peer into the crystal ball.

Moon

The Guy Who Bought a SpaceX Ticket to the Moon Is Broke

His lavish spending could deal a major blow to the mission.

Tesla

Teslas Can Now Detect Broken Parts and Pre-Order Replacements

Your Tesla will "keep tabs" on any components that need replacing by itself.

Space

This Space Extinguisher Can Vacuum Up Flames

A regular CO2 foam fire extinguisher could spell disaster in space.

Prosthetics and Devices

Microsoft Patented an Xbox Controller With a Braille Display

The live feed of Braille makes in-game text more accessible.

Artificial Intelligence

Investor Sues After an AI’s Automated Trades Cost Him $20 Million

The first-of-its-kind case could shape the future of AI legislation.

Drones

Drones’ Batteries Could Last Longer if They Could Perch Like Birds

These modular landing gears could allow a drone to perch underneath a bridge during a storm.

Artificial Intelligence

This Site Tests Whether You Can Spot AI-Generated Faces

Two scientists built a tool to help people navigate the era of deepfakes.

Future Society

Playing on Your Phone at the Store Could Make You Buy More Junk

New research shows that your phone could even cause you to forget items you actually meant to buy.

Future Society

SF Is so Expensive That People Are Using Parking Spots as Offices

Would you use a parking space for coworking?

3D Printing

New Video Shows 3D Printed Lung “Breathing”

The air sac can be seen pumping oxygenated blood, just like a lung.

Science & Energy

United Nations: One Million Species Are Poised to Go Extinct

"This loss is a direct result of human activity."

Robotics

Watch This Hulking Robot Play “The Floor Is Lava”

See it walk across suspended planks and wobbly cinder blocks.