Maybe it's time to rethink the rules of water warfare and retreat to the age of squirt guns and water balloons.

Keep your phone charged during a power outage with these hacks, or by planning ahead.

A Kilauea guide set his GoPro down, not suspecting it would get covered by lava.

The San Francisco SPCA has been ordered by the city to fire a robotic rent-a-cop used to patrol the sidewalks outside of its campus.

There are a few things to know about Google Home, the home automating wunderkind.

Georgia Aquarium's award-winning mobile app uses open-source image recognition software to help visitors identify more than 50 sea creatures.

Boston Dynamics releases video of new robot dog that can open doors.

Once upon a time, the phone company had to convince us to talk. Oh, how things have changed.

IQbuds Boost hearables are blurring the distinction between wireless earbuds and those so-called medical devices.

Beekeepers used to guessing at the strength of their honey hives can now explore some sweet new data thanks to this Raspberry Pi program.

It used to be the only form of instant two-way communication; now the telephone is just an obstacle.

It was either this, or peel off and redistribute the stickers.

It's not just a watch, it is a whole new communications platform.

Boston Dynamics robots imitate human and animal movements, making them impressive — and a little creepy.

Following a major investment in a prefab homebuilder, it's clear that Amazon is serious about voice-controlled smart homes.

Varsav Studios' 'Bee Simulator' allows players to explore a Central Park-inspired place as a bee and protect a hive from humans and wasps.

A burst of glitter and stinky spray surprise thieves who steal packages from porches.

A new periodic table from the European Chemical Society spells it out: As rare earth elements are mined for use in smartphones, they're at risk of disappearing.

We're getting more and more smart devices with teensy little idle loads — but they're adding up fast.

Sodium ion batteries are cheaper and charge faster, but there are a few hurdles to their rise.

Studies have found that we're more likely to skim digital words than we are printed ones. This affects our reading comprehension.

Entertainment systems in cars reveal a design problem, not an aging problem, and it should be fixed.

It's another new technology that will be great for aging baby boomers; you and your stuff will never get lost.

It's a great example of how phone technology is going to change everything about aging.

Appliances -- also known as energy vampires -- keep drawing power even when they're off.

From toddlers to tweens and teens, glowing screens can harm their bodies and minds. Here's how to reduce screen time, and why you should.

MIT's Biomimetics department releases video of Mini Cheetah robots frolicking in the leaves.

Cable TV is no longer a must when you have an Internet connection. Here's how to cut the cable cord.

This basic household item is full of hidden costs — from the environmental impact of mining to figuring out the safest way to dispose of them.

The way we use our cities has changed, the forces that drive them, all driven by the phone. It's also likely that we ain't seen nuthin' yet.

More places want to fine people who cross the street with their eyes glued to their phones.

Vacuum manufacturer Dyson drops a patent for headphones that filter air to an integrated mouthpiece.

From Versailles to Mars, these digital experiences are about as close as we'll get to discovering new wonders from the comfort of home.

For five decades, Southern Company’s research and development (R&D) organization has been leading industry innovation to deliver more value to customers.

Biochar removes CO2 from the air, improves soil quality, creates clean energy, and it's surprisingly easy to come by.

Researchers mapped the route food takes from farms to homes.

A $2.5 billion investment in a renewable energy hub will bring about 2/3 of the power that the nuclear plant once did.

A new study finds dramatic benefits locally from shutting down coal plants.

The new facility is Southern Company's fourth in the state, and another example of the company's commitment to renewable energy.

The federal government is proposing opening up Utah's Sand Flats to drilling.

Modern dishwashers use a lot less water and energy than washing by hand — but not every time.

The 1.3-megawatt array covers about 10 acres in Plains, Georgia.

These small-scale solar systems can bring communities impacted by the bushfires and flooding back online in as little as a day.

Southern Company CEO Tom Fanning discusses why our ethics and values are critical to our personal and professional character.

Southern Company’s response to the coronavirus is rooted in Our Values and our commitment to Safety First for our teammates, customers and communities.

The former Axa UK boss has joined claims insurtech RightIndem as non-executive chair of the board.

Provider specialises in insurance for food and hospitality businesses.

Cooter, who left Covéa in April 2019, said the appointment would allow him to “try something different”.

German MGA Getsafe, which offers digital contents insurance, was established two years ago.

Broker can now offer claims support and loss recovery insurance to commercial property clients.