Apple Unveils Liam: iPhone Destroyer

Alongside a new four-inch iPhone model, a smaller iPad Pro and an affordable Apple Watch, Apple took to the stage today to announce its latest creation: Liam, a robot specifically built to disassemble iPhones. Liam is part of Apple’s ongoing commitment to eco-friendly practices and helps part-out recycled iPhones after they’ve run their course. See Liam in action at Tech Crunch

Project Florence Finds a Way to Communicate with Plants

They're surprisingly poetic and moody

“Welcome to my garden… Good morning… The sun will shine into our yard too.” These words haven’t been uttered by the owner of a meditation retreat, but a leafy, green plant. It’s been proven plants can communicate with each other, and Redmond, WA-based Microsoft Research has been developing a way for humans to join the conversation beyond eavesdropping. Six researchers (Helene Steiner, Asta Roseway, Paul …

A Drone’s View as It Flies Through a Racecourse

Drone racing is set to become the sport of the future, and the World Drone Prix (WDP)—which offers a generous $1 million in prizes—is already staking its claim as the sport’s Superbowl. A dizzying video of the event’s most recent race has popped up, displaying the masterful piloting skills of UK teenager Luke Bannister—who won the $250,000 top prize along with his 43-person team. Head …