Magdalena Petrova
Video Correspondent
Magdalena Petrova is a Video Correspondent covering daily tech news for IDG News Service and is based in San Francisco.
This Microsoft wearable is helping Parkinson's patients write again
Emma Lawton is finally able to write her name again. The 33-year-old graphic designer was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease back in 2013. It's a movement disorder that took away her ability to draw and write -- until now.
A solar plane like this may one day take you to the stratosphere
SolarStratos plans to build a solar plane to take passengers into the stratosphere. Its first prototype just completed a test flight.
See Sedric drive: Volkswagen shows off first autonomous concept car
Sedric is all-electric, fully autonomous, and operated by a voice-controlled AI agent.
ZTE's Quartz smartwatch: A good idea hindered by its OS
ZTE's Quartz smartwatch packs 3G connectivity and a big battery in a more affordable package, but an underdeveloped network and operating system are keeping the watch from reaching its full potential.
These grippers are giving bots a helping hand
Sake Robotics is creating the "hands" that will help robots pick things up and put them down.
Anyone can control these live, streaming bots through a chat room
Bay area start-up, Let's Robot, is letting anyone control its robotic fleet using commands entered in a chat room.
Shape shifting bots could be the key to planetary exploration
The robots are made from a number of rods and cables allowing them to easily adapt to moving through challenging terrains and making it much easier for them to be dropped onto the surface of planets than current rovers.
Tech Timeline: The iPad first goes on sale
In April 2010, Apple introduced the first-generation iPad, which came with automatic orientation, web browsing, and access to email.
ZTE's first Android smartwatch is here
The Quartz runs on Android Wear 2.0 and has built-in 3G and Google Assistant, but requires you to take your wallet: Android Pay is not supported.
SOS: Astronauts can make a quick getaway via a zip line
Engineers at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida have installed a zip line to zoom astronauts to safety in case of an emergency during launch.
Sanbot is the Jill of all trades
With an array of sensors, cameras, a projector, and voice interaction, Sanbot is building an impressive resume.