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Discover what’s new. SmartPlanet photo galleries show you the people, places and things behind future transportation, smarter cities, new technology and global systems.
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Robots invade Madrid (photos)
MADRID -- Juegetronica, Madrid's first robotics store, has expanded just in time for the holiday season in newly robot-loving Spain.
3 | December 22, 2011 3:56am
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Bah humbug! Crisis vs. Christmas in Madrid (photos)
A glimpse at the 2011 Christmas light display in Madrid, Spain.
1 | December 5, 2011 3:31am
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The weird and recycled world of Hong Kong's coolest design show (photos)
HONG KONG -- Artists created installations made (mostly) of trash in an old, disused dormitory for this year's Detour exhibition, which runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 11.
November 26, 2011 10:53pm
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First Dreamliner 787 passengers take off (photos)
At long last, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, said to be among the most efficient airplanes in history, has entered commercial service with a flight from Tokyo to Hong Kong.
4 | October 28, 2011 7:59am
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From iPods to thermostats, tackling home energy (photos)
The man who headed the original iPod development team has a new project - building a better thermostat.
1 | October 25, 2011 7:55am
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Turn any surface into a touchscreen (photos)
Researchers from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University have shown off technology that can turn any surface into a touchscreen.
1 | October 20, 2011 10:48am
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Google's EMEA Engineering Hub in Zurich (photos)
Additional images of Google's office in Zurich, Switzerland.
October 17, 2011 8:00am
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11 biz headquarters that snagged LEED Platinum status (photos)
There are now hundreds of sites certified under the highest level of the U.S. Green Building's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). This gallery represents almost a dozen examples...
October 6, 2011 5:55pm
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The amazing portable factory - a 3D printer (photos)
3D printers are already building cars, planes and blood vessels. They're getting ready to evolve into Star Trek replicators.
1 | October 5, 2011 7:04am
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Tesla's Model S California plant is the electric auto factory of the 21st century
This weekend, electric carmaker Tesla Motors opened its doors to its first customers of The Model S and took them for a spin. While there, SmartPlanet got a chance to check out the robotic...
2 | October 3, 2011 8:19pm
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Skies turn green for NASA/Google flight challenge
NASA is putting up the largest ever prize in aviation and Google is sponsoring the Green Flight Challenge.
September 29, 2011 11:09am
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787 Dreamliner prepares for launch
Boeing takes the media on a final tour of a finished 787 Dreamliner, just before handing the keys over to its first customer, Nippon Airways.
September 26, 2011 6:16am
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Unilever's new plant in Mexico is green model for future facilities (photos)
The new Unilever Aerosols plant in Cuernavaca uses renewable energy, rainwater harvesting and new technologies to minimize its environmental impact. It will be the model for at least 30 new...
September 15, 2011 4:45am
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Tomorrow's gadgets today at IFA
From tablets and 3D without glasses to washing machines and curling irons, the IFA show in Berlin takes a look at what new gear is in store for the future.
September 6, 2011 7:47am
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Designing the Ford Evos concept car (photos)
Ford's new Evos concept car intends to send a clear message about where the company's design is heading. Here are the sketches, renderings and illustrations from the team led by J Mays, Martin...
August 30, 2011 3:02pm














