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So, you went and bought a mechanical dropper seatpost for your mountain bike, only to discover that smoother-moving, faster-acting electronic posts are now "a thing." Well, don't despair, as the OnlyMotion system is designed to make your existing dropper seatpost electric.
Tags: Kickstarter, Mountain Bikes, Cycling
Despite being prescribed fairly commonly, a new study has found that antidepressants provide little to no benefit when it comes to relieving low back pain and sciatica. More research is needed into the long-term benefits and harms of using antidepressants in this way.
Category: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: Back Pain, Sciatica, antidepressant, Neuroscience Research Australia, University of New South Wales
There are people out there that take tooth-brushery very seriously. I know, because I'm one of them. Some folk made sourdough during COVID lockdowns – I personally spent a lot of time hyperfocusing on yoga and then showering and brushing my teeth while still in the yoga zone.
Category: Around The Home, Lifestyle
Tags: Toothbrush, Teeth, Dental, Luxury
Harnessing a principle known as triboelectrification, researchers have worked out the optimal way to generate an electrical charge in a relatively simple way. The breakthrough could provide a battery-free way to power wearables and other devices.
Tags: Green+Energy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Electricity, NanoEnergy, Nanotechnology, Plastics
Despite being a mainstay of Parkinson's disease treatment, levodopa, a dopamine-replenishing medication, can cause nasty side-effects with long-term use. A recent human trial found that a new drug significantly reduces these effects, representing a breakthrough milestone in Parkinson’s treatment.
Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind
Tags: Parkinson's Disease, clinical trials, Medication, Dopamine
Illuminated water fountains light up the night on the Magic Water Circuit at Parque de la Reserva in Lima, Peru. The Magic Water Circuit features a variety of fountains, some featuring animated shows, that stretch across the park.
Photo: Dale Baskin
The theme for our March Editors' challenge is 'Water'.
Show us the essence of water in its many forms, from the roaring power of the ocean to a gentle rain, reflections on a lake, smooth waterfalls, frozen ice, or even fine art. The possibilities are endless, so let your creativity flow and show us your best photos that revolve around water. Our favorites will be featured on the DPReview homepage later this month.
This challenge is open to photos taken at any time.
Photos can be submitted between Sunday, March 16, and Saturday, March 22 (GMT).
Important: Images MUST include a title and a caption of at least 25 words to be eligible. Viewers want to know the story behind your photo. We will consider both photos and captions when selecting our winners, so make sure to tell us that story!
Visit the challenge page to submit your photo.
While we're not short of divisive topics in 2025, there are valid reasons as to why we're turning to chatbots for emotional support – and why people are also very much against it. So how willing are you to embrace this new form of therapy?
Category: AI & Humanoids, Technology
Tags: GPT, LLM (Large Language Model), Open AI, Claude, Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, Grok, Anthropic, Microsoft, CoPilot, mental health, University of New South Wales, Psychology, cognitive-behavioral-therapy
Recent human trials of a new one-year-long immune-based treatment for post-polio syndrome, which can strike polio survivors years after the initial infection and be very debilitating, have produced positive results.
Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind
Tags: Polio, The Immune System, Immunotherapy, clinical trials
Following the recent launch of the impressive, all-new X-Dome series, Durston has burrowed back in the workshop to tweak and lighten some of its already-svelte existing tent models. The 2025 X-Mid 2 is one tent in particular that's benefitted, dropping below 2 lb (0.9 kg) for the first time in its existence without giving up any interior space or all-out weather-ready integrity. It's the same X-Mid 2 upon which backpackers and other backcountry journeyers have come to rely, just less a few ounces.
Tags: Tent, Backpacking, Bikepacking, Lightweight, Camping
The motorcycle world is super hot on semi-automatic and automatic transmissions. The likes of KTM's AMT, Yamaha's Y-AMT, and Honda's E-Clutch are just the tip of the iceberg. With a patent application for a parallel-twin engine coupled to a belt-operated CVT, CFMoto now looks set to join the party.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: CFMoto, Patent, Twin-engine, CVT, China
Asus has added a new layer of utility to the humble computer monitor by cooking in an ionizer system to purify the air around you as you work. Two Full HD models are available at launch, along with a curved WQHD flavor.
Category: Computers, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Asus, Monitor, Air quality
Happy Saturday, everyone! We've made it to the weekend, so it's time to look at some new accessories that came out this week. Today's roundup includes a battery pack for lights, a vintage-inspired smartphone case and a new mic. But first, let's check out what's on sale.
The sales Photo: Dale BaskinCanon's powerful and versatile R6 Mark II is currently on sale for $200 off. We reviewed it two years ago, and although the camera is due for a refresh, it's still a very worthy piece of equipment, especially at this price.
Buy now:
$2099 at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo Image: FujifilmFor something a bit more fun (and affordable), the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is currently at its lowest price since the holidays. The Instax Mini 12 brought some worthwhile improvements over its predecessor, making it easier to get keepers with this fun little instant camera.
Buy now: $70 at Amazon Easier audio Photo: ShureShure's latest microphone, the MoveMic 88+, features direct-to-phone stereo microphone technology, making it faster to get to recording. Its Bluetooth connection offers a range of up to 100 feet, and there's no extra dongle or recorder necessary. It even offers four polar patterns to help you record a variety of situations.
Buy at Amazon Buy at Shure Turn your iPhone into a vintage camera Image: FotogeariPhoneographers who want something a bit more special to house their phone may appreciate the Fotogear Retro DMF Photography Kit. It's a multi-part case that looks like a vintage camera while adding control dials and a shutter to make your phone function more like a camera, too. It's compatible with the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max and comes in a few different configurations. The case is available for pre-order now through Fotogear's website.
Buy at Fotogear More power Image: GodoxThe Godox BG02 Battery Grip is a powerful tool for photographers and videographers who use Godox lights on the go. The grip features a 95Wh capacity battery that is airline-friendly, extending the life of your lights when on location. It's compatible with the AD200, AD200Pro, AD200Pro II, AD300Pro flashes, ML100Bi, ML100R and FH series LED lights. You can pre-order it now through B&H.
Pre-order at B&H Back-button focusFinally, this week's educational video comes from Adorama's YouTube series Ask David Bergman. In it, Bergman discusses back-button focus, how to set it up and whether it's still worthwhile with the advanced subject detection autofocus modes on new mirrorless cameras.
The Honda NT1100 has been a roaring success since its debut in 2023. Markets like Europe and Asia’s in particular have really appreciated the sports tourer. American riders have so far been feeling a little left out, but now all of that's in the past as Honda’s 2025 portfolio for the US now includes the NT1100 DCT. What’s better is that Honda hasn’t priced it so steep that it would be out of reach for the average Joe.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Honda, Honda Motorcycles, Dual-clutch, Touring
China's LimX Dynamics launched a versatile bipedal robot last year with modular foot ends to walk or roll around as needed. Now the company has demonstrated its agility chops by having the squat bot hop over low fencing, climb stairs and clear obstacles with aplomb.
Category: Robotics, Technology
Tags: biped, LimX, Wheel, Agility, Self-balancing
If some speakers in your sound system were broken, you might try to compensate by cranking up the volume on the ones that still work. It turns out that the brain does the same thing when damaged hair cells in the ear lead to hearing loss – and this could be causing your tinnitus.
Tags: Hearing, Hearing Impaired, tinnitus, ear, University of Southern California
Seven months ago, Volkswagen launched its iconic California camper van into its own brand, incorporating camper products ranging from mini-camping, to everyday MPV-camping, to Grand family base camping. Now it's bringing the oldest camper van model of the new sub-brand up to 2025 standards. The only California camper van with a bathroom, the flagship Grand California gets sweeter than ever with new smarts and embellishments.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Campervan, Volkswagen, RV, Outdoors and Camping, Camping
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) is looking to completely redesign the way cargo transport is carried out in Brazil, with an ambitious HyperPort project. The aim of the project is to build a high-speed railway that carries 40-ft (12.2-m) shipping containers in a partial vacuum tube at speeds rivaling that of flight.
Category: Transport
Tags: Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Hyperloop, Cargo, shipping containers, Shipping
"The first-ever British electric sports car manufacturer." That's how Longbow, a new niche EV brand coming out of the UK, bills itself. Its first two featherweight models have been revealed, which recreate the essence of British classics like the Lotus Elise and the Jaguar E-Type.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Longbow, Electric Vehicles, Lightweight, Tesla Motors, Lucid Motors, Lotus Elise, E-Type
A recent video from The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) profiles the prolific street photographer Jamel Shabazz with a visit to his home studio and old neighborhood. In it, Shabazz discusses his influences, philosophy and process, as well as how he began his career in photography.
Shabazz is best known for his images of people on New York City's streets and subway, capturing life in the city for the past 40 years. He began his photographic journey in 1980 after serving in the Army in Germany. Once back in New York, he used a 35mm Canon AE-1 to capture hip-hop culture in the 80s and 90s. His work includes both posed and candid photographs and clips from his studio reveal the vastness of his archive.
A key point in the video is the importance of connection for Shabazz. He explains how he would always carry a photo album with him to show potential subjects so they could see his intentions. He also gave everyone he photographed his business card so that they could call him if they wanted the photograph. "It's not about me,” explains Shabazz. "I'm just a vessel using my position to freeze time and then thaw the moments out later on so people can see them and heal, rejuvenate, or just celebrate."
This connection is particularly evident when Shabazz reunites with two men who are the subjects of one of his most iconic images, "The Righteous Brothers." He met them on the day he photographed them, and they have remained friends over the years. The three talk about what was going on at the time and how powerful the photograph is for them.
It's a short video, but it serves as an excellent reminder of the importance and power of portraiture and photography as a tool for storytelling.
Nestled in the tranquil expanse of Xiapu, Ningde City, Fujian Province – where the East China Sea meets the rugged coastline – a remarkable architectural project has emerged. The Blue Insight Cave Space, part of the Ningde "Zero Carbon Island" initiative, is an innovative creation that redefines public spaces. Designed by 3andwich Design in collaboration with Hewei Studio, this immersive underground structure transforms a simple viewing platform into a space that deeply connects with both the land and the sea.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: Design Museum, sustainable design, Eco-Friendly, Thermal mass, China
