This tiny sensor could help self-driving cars and robots see better in the dark

Penn State researchers have developed a light-adaptive sensor inspired by the human eye that could help self-driving cars and robots maintain visual accuracy in changing lighting conditions.

A chemical bath could bring your old EV battery back to near-full strength

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a recycling process that restores spent lithium-ion batteries to up to 95% of their original capacity while cutting recycling costs by 56%.

The best new ChatGPT feature is one most people will never use

When it comes to AI security, convenience and protection rarely sit at the same table. OpenAI’s new Lockdown Mode is proof of that.

An app that lets anyone control a robot from their phone, no coding required

Georgia Tech researchers have developed COBALT, a smartphone-based platform that allows anyone to remotely control robots from anywhere using simple motion controls and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Coursera wants users to learn through shorter, faster content

Coursera has launched an AI-powered short-form content feed that delivers personalized educational videos based on users’ interests and learning habits.

AI fitness coach senses the muscle mechanics as you exercise and prevents rookie injuries

BioCoach is a new AI prototype that watches you exercise through your camera, reconstructs your skeleton in 3D, and tells you which joint angle to fix.

Google’s new AI app wants to replace endless scrolling with stories about your own life

Google’s new Dreambeans app works while you sleep and delivers a small collection of AI-illustrated stories about your life each morning.

Amazon app now takes you shopping straight from the iPhone’s lock screen

Amazon now lets you search for products by pointing your iPhone’s lock screen camera at anything in the real world.

AMD just gave PC gamers a reason to stop worrying about upgrades

AMD unveiled two new X3D gaming processors, extended AM5 support through 2029, and introduced a new Radeon GPU at Computex 2026. The bigger story may be what it means for future upgrades.

NBA will put AI in charge to tackle bad ref calls and fan fury

Bad referee calls have become one of the NBA’s most frustrating recurring storylines, especially during the playoffs when every possession gets dissected online within seconds. Now, the league appears ready to lean much harder into artificial intellige…