Paper airplane gets reinvented to make it a phone-controlled, livestreaming drone
6h ago by Steven Millward | 1
The dual propellers and accompanying battery have enough juice for it to fly for up to 10 minutes.
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Keep your early adopter cred by finding out about the latest gadgets from Asian tech. We follow smartphones, wearables, and drones to the latest smart-anything – smart cars, smart homes, even smart aquariums.
Xiaomi CEO invests in cool electric bike startup
1d ago by Steven Millward | 9
This electric-powered two-wheeler is a neatly designed smart bike that connects with an app. The startup just nabbed series A funding.
Worst of CEATEC 2015: Laundry robot takes 10 minutes to fold a goddamn T-shirt
2d ago by J.T. Quigley | 3
Seven Dreamers' refrigerator-sized robot was hidden behind a wall and an alleged live feed of its folding action was obscured by a mosaic.
Fix your posture and eliminate back pain with this wearable widget
3d ago by Osman Husain | 22
Numerous health issues can arise if you fail to correct your posture. UpRight wants to solve that.
How your smartwatch might save your life (INFOGRAPHIC)
6d ago by Osman Husain | 8
Healthcare apps are a tiny percentage of the entire app market, but the figure is set to rise with the advent of wearable tech.
This ping pong playing robot wants you to win
7d ago by J.T. Quigley | 5
With an array of cameras and sensors, Omron’s table tennis robot already knows where its return ball will land the instant you serve.
The home of the future will have speakers in the carpet and a bed that weighs you as you sleep
8d ago by J.T. Quigley | 4
From a bed that reads your vital signs to a window that doubles as a TV screen, Panasonic's smart home concept is a glimpse into the future.
Sharp’s batshit crazy new smartphone is… a robot
9d ago by J.T. Quigley | 14
You’ll never look weirder - or more Japanese - than when making a call with Robohon.
This Chinese company is going to beat Xiaomi to the punch in America
China's Letv is headed to the US. But how will it sell its smart devices in a completely different market?
In Singapore, robots are now leading workouts for the elderly
10d ago by Steven Millward | 15
Singapore's government this weekend unveiled a "robo coach" - a robot that will help senior citizens exercise and stay healthy.
Exploride’s fantastic gadget just made it India’s biggest crowdfunding success
10d ago by Malavika Velayanikal | 18
Crowdfunding hits for smart gadgets made in India are rare, but this in-car heads-up display looked a winner.
5 cheaper Chinese alternatives to the iPhone 6S
Is all the iPhone 6S hype making you interested in upgrading your smartphone? If you’re like me, you see the appeal of the 6S, but would prefer something that t...
These smart toy cars teach kids programming and robotics, and schools are snapping them up
15d ago by Malavika Velayanikal | 32
Anish Mampetta used to build robotic missile-guidance systems for military use. Then he became a father. Now he makes robocars for kids to learn tech through pl...
Check out this hands-free virtual reality blowjob machine
16d ago by J.T. Quigley | 27
A Hong Kong-based sextech startup is bringing adult toys for men up to speed with modern technology.
Xiaomi under investigation for violating China’s new advertising law
Are Xiaomi phones the best? The company had better hope it hasn't said so since September 1.
Air pollution, smog, and haze getting all up in your face? These startups can help
23d ago by Michael Tegos | 10
This is how startups are helping us live with increasingly harsher atmospheric conditions.
This app helps you control all your home appliances through your phone
23d ago by Osman Husain | 4
Tekoia wants you to continue life as a couch potato.
The iPhone 6S’s cool video features have a big catch
Yeah, 4K video is cool. But the catch is you might have to spend more on storage, and storage ain't cheap.
Rejoice! Selfie sticks banned by major Japanese train operator
24d ago by J.T. Quigley | 6
JR West has prohibited the world’s most despised smartphone accessory at more than 1,000 of its train stations.
Plug and play: game cartridges for your smartphone on display at Tokyo Game Show
25d ago by J.T. Quigley | 4
Tokyo-based startup Beatrobo made a splash at this year’s Tokyo Game Show with a playable demo for its plug-in physical game cartridges.
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