The first approved U.S. drone delivery, approved by aviation officials, has been made. Drone startup company Flirtey collaborated with 7-Eleven, the chain of international convenience stores, to make the delivery happen. The drone successfully delivered a chicken sandwich, hot coffee and donuts from a 7-Eleven store in Reno, Nevada to its destination on July 23, according to phys.org. Flirtey chief executive Matt Sweeny said: “This is just the first step in our collaboration with 7-Eleven. Flirtey’s historic drone deliveries to…

Two teams of scientists from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and the University of California Berkley created an insect-computer hybrid robot using a live beetle. The group of engineers came up with a way to remotely control insects, which they believe could provide an alternative to remote-controlled drones. Since beetles are agile and require no engineering to keep them in the air, the scientists believe their technology could realistically provide an “improved alternative to remote-controlled drones.” The researchers published a…

Microsoft’s free Windows 10 update is scheduled to release in less than two weeks, and to encourage users to update their computers, Microsoft is offering a seemingly exciting deal. Microsoft users can expect to receive a free Inspiron 15 laptop from Dell if they are unable to update their computer to Windows 10 with same-day service. But like all deals, there’s a catch. To be eligible for the prize, your PC has to be compatible with Windows 10 in the…

Vi, not to be confused with the AI named Viv, is a self-learning ‘hearable’ device that works as a personal trainer. The device adapts to each person who uses it and features real-time coaching based on the user’s own physiology. The personal trainer features aerospace-grade biosensors including heart rate and heart rate variability, motion, elevation and other environmental sensors. It has the ability to interpret the data to deliver “actionable insights such as weight loss optimization, exhaustion level management, injury…

Nura is the world’s first headphone set that’s able to integrate unique sound-wave technology to automatically measure your hearing from the outer ear all the way to the brain, creating an impressive, unique sound. The headphones use a microphone that listens to the sound-waves that enter and exit the ear to detect your hearing signature. This takes about 30 seconds by calibrating once with the tap of a button on the smartphone app. The concept originated in Melbourne, Australia in…