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Even the nimblest of quadcopters still struggle to halt their lateral momentum when moving fast, limiting their maneuverability. An experimental drone addresses that problem in a bio-inspired fashion, by extending flying-squirrel-like membranous wings as needed.
Category: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Postech, Biomimicry, Flight, Quadcopter
The Vorsa from San Diego's Ride1Up has been designed to be the "most versatile and customizable ebike on the market." The do-it-all ride can haul up to 440 lb, provide smooth assist to 28 mph, covers between 30 and 60 miles between top-ups, and even comes with AirTag tracking.
Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, cargo bike
The brand Astell&Kern will likely be very familiar to audiophiles, particularly those who like to groove on the move. The company's latest high-end digital audio player comes with a docking cradle that allows it to serve as a home music streamer.
Category: Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Portable Audio, Audiophile, Hi-fi, Digital music, Music Streaming
The world's largest wooden structure has been completed. Aptly named the Grand Ring, it takes the form of a massive circular loop with a walkway on top and has a circumference of approximately 2 km (1.2 miles).
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: Timber, Japan, Building and Construction, World's Largest
Urine doesn't belong on the floor, and it definitely doesn't belong on our clothes. An experimental new urinal design could help keep it from getting to those locations, by virtually eliminating the evils of "splashback."
Category: Good Thinking, Lifestyle
Tags: Urinals, Hygiene, Bathroom, University of Waterloo
Autonomous warships have moved into the large fast-attack league as Eureka Naval Craft announces what it describes as the most advanced autonomous naval attack vessel in the world. It can carry 40 tonnes and reach speeds of up to 50 knots (57 mph, 92 km/h).
Category: Military, Technology
Tags: Autonomous, Robotics, Marine Innovations, Ships
Perhaps one of the most pervasive longstanding technology conspiracy theories is that your smartphone is constantly listening in on your private conversations. Almost everyone at some point has felt the eerie synchronicity of seeing an ad served up on a social media platform that exactly corresponds to a recent conversation. It’s certainly unnerving, and the most simple explanation is one of direct surveillance. Of course Facebook, Google and Apple are all listening in on your private conversations with friends, catching key words, and then serving you tailored advertisements. And of course they would deny this is happening.
Category: Computers, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Facebook, Data, Algorithms, Social Networking, Digital Media, Advertising, Surveillance, Features, 2025 Updates
For years now, the Mercedes-Benz brass and brains have been trickling out details about the future VAN.EA commercial and passenger van platform. They're now giving the world its first look at Auto Shanghai 2025. The all-new Vision V shows a particularly extreme form of e-MPV that plays with avant-garde styling and wild luxury features in a preview of a new class of van living and limousining. It's essentially a premium Mercedes VIP shuttle van without so much as an aftermarket upfitter. Is this what van travelers are looking for? TBD.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Van, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, Minivan, Concept Cars, Concept Vehicle, auto-shanghai-2025, Luxury
It's not uncommon for patients to hide their true emotions from their caregivers – or even from their own conscious selves. An experimental new facial "sticker" could help, by detecting and relaying information on its wearer's present state of mind.
Category: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & Mind
Tags: Pennsylvania State University, Wearable, Emotions, Facial
Back in 2023, tech startup Sightful developed a hardware/software system that put a huge virtual computer screen in front of your eyes. Now the company has dropped the hardware component and tweaked the software to work with AI laptops.
Category: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Laptop, Augmented Reality, Windows, Productivity, wearable computing, wearable screen, Computers
Anker's just taken the wraps off its latest outdoor projector, the Nebula X1. This one promises to get plenty bright for "cinema-grade" picture quality, simplify the setup process, and deliver immersive sound for US$3,000.
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Projectors, Outdoors and Camping, 4K UHD, Cinema, Portable
Last time we checked in with Whisper Aero, we found this aviation-focused company deep into a side quest, building and demonstrating a leaf blower that moves 40% more air, using 40% less power, and making half the perceived noise of a range of standard blowers.
Tags: Electric Aircraft, gliders, Acoustics, Ultralight aircraft
Challenging the belief that animal protein is the superior type for building muscle, scientists have shown that there is actually no difference in eating meat and dairy or plant sources following a workout.
Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: University of Illinois, Protein, Muscle, Synthesis, Weight, Exercise, Fitness
Looking like something out of Minecraft, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has released a new image of its latest electromagnetic railgun being developed by the Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to counter hypersonic missiles.
Category: Military, Technology
Tags: Japan, JMSDF, Electromagnetic Railgun, Hypersonic
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), the largest battery manufacturer in the world with a 38% share of the global market, has just announced some fairly significant breakthroughs in battery tech that aren't just theoretical; they're already hitting the market.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Electric Vehicles, Battery Technology, Battery Electric Vehicles, CATL
Hyperlite Mountain Gear joins fellow ultralight backpacking gear makers like Durston and Six Moons Design in adding a little bit of extra usability and comfort to its lineup of low weight shelters. Introduced on Tuesday, the all-new Crosspeak 2 stands tall amongst the brand's offerings as its only freestanding shelter, a low-profile dome tent that still hovers near an even 2 lb (907 g) when packed and does so without relying on a single mandatory hiking pole or guy line. It doesn't do all that on the cheap, though.
Tags: Tent, Lightweight, Backpacking, Camping, Outdoors and Camping, Bikepacking
It's never a good thing when harmful bacteria are present on surfaces in hospitals, as they can cause life-threatening infections in already immunocompromised patients. A new paint could help keep that from happening, by quickly killing any microbes that land on it.
Category: Infectious Diseases, Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind
Tags: University of Nottingham, Antibacterial, Paint, Coatings
For those looking to leave the car in the driveway yet still take the kids to school or do the weekly shop, Dutch e-mobility outfit Tenways has added another cargo hauler to its family – following last year's front loader with a longtail model called the Duo.
Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, cargo bike
Though it looks unassuming from the outside, the aptly named Funhouse has a playful interior design. The towable home is centered around a large living room with a climbing wall section that provides access to a neat netted hangout area.
Category: Tiny Houses, Lifestyle
Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, Indoor climbing, House, Home
If you've had to move house often, or needed to live in compact spaces, you'll love this. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a way to produce flat-pack furniture using a robotic quilting machine, which folds from lightweight cloth-covered panels into functional pieces for your home.
Category: Around The Home, Lifestyle
Tags: Furniture, Carnegie Mellon, DIY, Design Engineering