Thinking Tech

With over over 4,000 patents to his name, the 84-year-old invention wizard of Japan makes Thomas Edison look like a slacker.

July 13, 2012 5:48am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

Our increasing use of mobile devices is changing our culture, perhaps making us lonelier and less able to form meaningful relationships. SmartPlanet speaks with expert Sherry Turkle to find out...

10 | July 13, 2012 4:36am | By Christie Nicholson

Graham Hill's "One Size Fits All" apartment can quickly convert into a dining hall, multi-bedroom sleeping quarters, home theater and much, much more.

4 | July 12, 2012 5:15am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

GIS mapping tools illustrate how critical infrastructure is selectively parceled out from neighborhood to neighborhood.

4 | July 12, 2012 3:43am | By Mari Silbey

Soccer's international governing body has approved two systems to determine whether the ball has crossed the goal line.

July 11, 2012 9:31am | By Jenny Wilson

'Keep 32' can be added to products like candy or gum to wipe out bacteria that causes tooth decay.

8 | July 11, 2012 5:20am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

New EchoStar satellite will boost broadband speeds, but data usage caps still pose a problem.

2 | July 9, 2012 7:46am | By Mari Silbey

A London-based cab company announced Tuesday that it will offer free WiFi in its 300 vehicle fleet.

1 | July 7, 2012 6:17am | By Jenny Wilson

Using about $1,000 worth of equipment, researchers were able to "spoof" a GPS receiver to take control of an unmanned aircraft.

20 | July 5, 2012 5:20am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

Researchers are testing a device that can hit targets with bolts of lighting -- Tesla death ray-style.

8 | July 4, 2012 5:20am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) project will produce ten petabytes of data every year, furthering our knowledge of the universe, and studies of data science. The National Science Board...

July 3, 2012 11:40pm | By Mari Silbey

A much-anticipated new supersonic passenger jet will be capable of flying at five times the speed of sound, according to reports.

6 | July 3, 2012 5:08am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

Humans are now considered to be the greatest force on the geology of Earth. Can we use the same technological innovation that got us to a population of 7 billion to save us from dying out?

3 | June 29, 2012 7:54am | By Christie Nicholson

What does it mean when only a handful of companies control a third of the traffic on the Internet?

3 | June 29, 2012 4:17am | By Mari Silbey

The new consortium behind AIR.U aims to bring white spaces broadband technology to under-served university communities, and it's got some powerful backers.

2 | June 27, 2012 7:56am | By Mari Silbey

Free Wi-Fi is on the rise, but what will floods of new customers do to the quality of service?

1 | June 26, 2012 3:39am | By Mari Silbey

Customers can now order a fresh baked pizza any time of the day.

June 22, 2012 4:00am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

Measuring influence is a tricky thing, but two professors out of New York University think they've got a winning new approach.

1 | June 22, 2012 3:16am | By Mari Silbey

Developed by Rice University scientists, a new type of nano-infused paint can indicate where a building, airplane, or bridge is strained, detecting damage before it can be plainly observed.

June 21, 2012 7:49pm | By Jenny Wilson

An innovative construction method may allow a Chinese team to set new standards in cost and energy efficiency.

10 | June 21, 2012 5:30am | By Tuan C. Nguyen