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Three robot advances that’ll be needed for DARPA’s new underground challenge

What kind of robot could handle this impossible-seeming cave mission? Read more »

The secret data collected by dockless bikes is helping cities map your movement

Lime and other companies are gathering masses of location-based information that some cities are leveraging to improve their streets. Read more »

I attended an Oculus conference in virtual reality, and all I got was eyestrain

Facebook’s VR unit revealed the new Quest headset at its conference for developers, but I couldn’t try it from my couch. Read more »

Why Alibaba is betting big on AI chips and quantum computing

Meet the man behind Alibaba’s gamble on emerging tech. Read more »

This MIT spinout could finally clean up steel, one of the globe’s biggest climate polluters

Boston Metal has developed technology to electrify steelmaking, and a pending funding round will kickstart a large demonstration project. Read more »

A stretchy stick-on patch can take blood pressure readings from deep inside your body

The flexible stamp can collect data that usually requires bulky, invasive equipment. Read more »

Clearing out old cells might help the brain

A popular anti-aging strategy keeps mice from getting senile. Read more »

California wants to stop hackers from taking control of smart gadgets

A proposed state law would help bolster the security of internet-connected devices, but what’s really needed is federal action. Read more »

Future robo-taxis could charge themselves and help balance the electric grid

Wireless startup WiTricity wants cars to power up without human help and feed utilities energy during peak demand. Read more »

IKEA designs future autonomous cars that work as hotels, stores, and meeting rooms

The furniture store’s design agency has dreamed up seven ways we might use autonomous vehicles if we don’t actually have to focus on driving. Read more »