Imagine having a picture on your wall that completely changes when the room gets too warm. Engineers at MIT have created a new printing technology called Thermochromorph to make full-color images that switch in response to temperature. Continue Reading Category: Materials, Scienc … | Continue reading
One of the buzziest products at CES 2025 is far simpler than any massive, crisp-pictured TV or next-gen EV for street and sky. The all-new Swippitt IPS is a fast power-up solution for mobile phones. Forget handcuffing your iPhone to an electrical socket or wireless dock for the n … | Continue reading
While just about everyone loves the thought of growing fresh herbs n' veggies in their own kitchen, not everyone has the green thumb required to do so. The Plantaform system was designed with that fact in mind, as it grows edible plants automatically … using a nutrient-rich fog. … | Continue reading
Entertainment technology brand Aurzen has launched an interesting take on the pico projector. Rather than having to carry a tripod in your bag, the Zip sports a tri-fold form factor that pulls out to a Z shape for positioning ease. Continue Reading Category: Home Entertainment, C … | Continue reading
Digital reader outfit PocketBook has designed what's billed as the world's first ePaper color poster/art display, and has partnered with E Ink and Sharp to bring it to life. The InkPoster comes in three sizes and employs two screen technologies. Continue Reading Category: Around … | Continue reading
From fighting memory decline to warding off some cancers, drinking coffee continues to emerge as a way to improve your health. Now, a new study says that the time of day during which you drink your daily brew is key to boosting some of its effects. Continue Reading Category: Well … | Continue reading
Mosquitoes looking to mate in Australia are about to have the worst sex of their lives – thanks to genetic modifications turning their semen toxic. That's part of a new mosquito population control method set to be trialed by Macquarie University researchers looking to curb the sp … | Continue reading
The AI behavior models controlling how robots interact with the physical world haven't been advancing at the crazy pace that GPT-style language models have – but new multiverse 'world simulators' from Nvidia and Google could change that rapidly. Continue Reading Category: AI & Hu … | Continue reading
As promised, newly minted electric powertrain startup Donut Lab has premiered its first batch of all-electric motors you can see straight through. The company has descended on the annual CES show with not one or two motors but a family of five, ranging from a tiny drone drive to … | Continue reading
New York City will soon be getting its own personal offshore wind farm. The Empire Wind 1 project just received a US$3 billion project financing package and is expected to go online in 2027, powering roughly half a million borough residents. But what's the catch? Continue Reading … | Continue reading
Most homes have far fewer electrical outlets on the outside than on the inside, which can pose a challenge when powering outdoor devices. The Power Mole V2 is here to help, by transmitting even more power right through window panes. Continue Reading Category: Around The Home, Lif … | Continue reading
If you spot a snazzy silver ebike at CES this week, you should know that it's more than just a pretty face. It's the 3D-printed Titanium Zero, and it sports what is claimed to be the world's smallest, lightest, highest-torque-density motor. Continue Reading Category: Bicycles, Tr … | Continue reading
Though pitched as the first of its kind, we have seen something very similar to the Dryft Board as far back as 2011. This new ride is described as a Hybrid Board Cross, and merges elements of a BMX bike, skateboard and drift cart into one fun-loving e-mobility package. Continue R … | Continue reading
Following its shipping container-based sauna, Backcountry Containers once again showcases the versatility of the metal boxes with its Augustine tiny house. A good fit for rural living or as a hunting lodge, it features a flexible bedroom and garage space that can be used to house … | Continue reading
Ultra-short-throw projectors are a great way to replace the big-screen TV without having to endure tricky setups. But even these entertainment hubs can be large and heavy. That's certainly not true of the O2S Ultra from JMGO. Continue Reading Category: Home Entertainment, Consume … | Continue reading
Sony's foray into electric cars, the Afeela 1, is now available to pre-order. Bookings are now open in California, with the Origin trim starting at US$89,900, and the Signature trim at US$102,900. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transport Tags: CES 2025, Electric Vehicles, … | Continue reading
Splitting the difference between a camping cabin and a heavy-duty safari tent, the new K-Tent from Kudhva Kanvas is a glamping retreat meant to hop between destinations. Its sturdy aluminum-tube frame stands up to the elements and lifts campers off the ground for a warm, level, s … | Continue reading
It was 1977 and Thierry Sabine was lost. He'd wandered the Libyan desert for three days in an ocean of featureless sand. His meager supplies – a few snacks and a bit of water – were gone. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transport Tags: Dakar Rally, Endurance Racing, Racing … | Continue reading
Downhill skis can certainly be awkward to carry, but you know what? So can their poles! San Francisco startup Yardsale is out to change that, with customizable poles that cling together via integrated magnets. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors, Lifestyle Tags: Skiing, Magnetic | Continue reading
Electric mobility has never been bigger. You could argue all day about whether you’re up for it or not, but the truth is that the automotive industry is heading into electrification without a doubt. Continue Reading Category: Motorcycles, Transport Tags: Dirt Bikes, Electric Moto … | Continue reading
Hisense's premium home cinema ultra-short-throw projector line has evolved. The upcoming L9Q model announced at CES 2025 features the company's triple-laser engine for 4K Google TV with high brightness, color accuracy and contrast plus included ALR screens at up to 150 inches. Co … | Continue reading
The world's largest consumer tech show kicks off this week, and San Diego's storied e-mobility startup Aptera is driving into CES 2025 for the first public showing of its production-intent solar electric vehicle, which has just been aero tweaked with help from Pininfarina. Contin … | Continue reading
CES 2025 is finally upon us, which means we'll see a bunch of cool new gadgets from the year's biggest consumer tech show. Roborock is kicking things off with a robot vacuum cleaner that brings even more robotics to the party: its foldable arm can extend out from the top of the m … | Continue reading
When we last looked at air taxi startup Lilium, it was in administration and laid off most of its employees on December 20. Now it seems there was a Christmas miracle on December 24, with investors throwing out a €200 million (US$206 million) lifeline. Continue Reading Category: … | Continue reading
Smartphone stands certainly are handy devices, but why tote around a tool that serves as nothing more than a phone prop? The TriPro Stand does a lot more, packing in features such as a blade, bit drivers, a knife sharpener and more. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors, Lifestyle … | Continue reading
Trust a Chinese automaker to consistently push the boundaries of innovation. This time, it's the Shanghai-based electric car maker Nio, which is well-known for its battery swap and autonomous tech, that is making the headlines. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transport Tag … | Continue reading
Tom Walkinshaw Racing or TWR is one of the most illustrious names in British motorsports. It’s the same brand that created the likes of the XJ220 and XJR-15 roadgoing supercars of the early 1990s. Now, with Tom's son Fergus leading the charge, the brand has made a comeback – and … | Continue reading
As the new year arrives, many will consider going on a diet to shed holiday weight. One popular approach might be intermittent fasting, but a new study says you might want to think twice if having a full head of hair is important to you. Continue Reading Category: Diet & Nutritio … | Continue reading
In June 1974, the offices of the Summa Corporation in LA were broken into, sparking the revelation of one of the oddest and boldest stories in the history of espionage. It involved submarines, a mad millionaire, and an absolutely wild cover story. Continue Reading Category: Milit … | Continue reading
It's 2025 and as is the case with every new year, there’s plenty happening in the world of motorcycles. There are quite a few bike launches lined up for the next 12 months, from cruisers to adventure bikes, and sure enough, there are some cool ones to look out for. Continue Readi … | Continue reading
China has approved what is set to become the biggest hydropower dam complex in the world, capable of producing nearly three times as much power as the current record-holder, the Three Gorges Dam. Continue Reading Category: Energy, Technology Tags: Hydro-Electric, China, Renewable … | Continue reading
Whether they're caused by injury, disease or other factors, missing sections of bone can be quite difficult to replace. A new injectable hydrogel could change that, however, by transforming into a robust bone regeneration material when exposed to visible light. Continue Reading C … | Continue reading
If you enjoy your coffee from a capsule, this new machine might be a worthwhile upgrade to your morning routine. The HiBrew H6 promises to make perfect cups of coffee from a wide range of pods by automatically recognizing which type you've dropped into it, and adjusting its setti … | Continue reading
We typically associate Baluchon with smaller models like the Hytta. With its Ivy Tiny House, however, the French firm has created a spacious towable home that also has an unusual "upside-down" layout, placing the living room upstairs and a bedroom downstairs. Continue Reading Cat … | Continue reading
Motorcycle-related waste is a serious problem. And apparently, there’s more waste from motorcycle gear than from the actual machine itself – particularly helmets. Dainese, the company that owns AGV Helmets, has thus started a ground-breaking helmet recycling strategy. Continue Re … | Continue reading
A quarry in South East England has yielded a fascinating palaeontological discovery: long tracks with a total of 200 footprints left by enormous dinosaurs that roamed the earth during the Middle Jurassic Period, some 166 million years ago. Continue Reading Category: Biology, Scie … | Continue reading
Among the important scientific discoveries made every year are some that reveal that the world is way weirder than we give it credit for. From bizarre biological quirks that cause demonic hallucinations, to sci-fi scenarios like brains piloting robots and full head transplants, h … | Continue reading
Detailed mapping of 1.2 million brain cells has revealed that not all cell types age in the same way and that some – found in a specific ‘hot spot’ – are more sensitive to the aging process. It opens the door to developing new treatments for age-related brain diseases. Continue R … | Continue reading
NASA has confirmed that its Parker Solar Probe is safe and fully operational after its Christmas Eve close encounter with the Sun. On December 24, 2024, the robotic probe came within a record 3.8 million miles (6.1 million km) of the Sun's surface. Continue Reading Category: Spac … | Continue reading
On the heels of eVTOL startup Lilium shutting down, air taxi builder Volocopter may close its doors having filed for insolvency due to lack of funds. On December 26, 2024, the Karlsruhe Local Court in Germany placed the company in administration. Continue Reading Category: Aircra … | Continue reading
We often see the results of evolution, but not the process directly. Now, scientists have been treated to front row seats of evolution unfolding in real time, as two similar lizard species encounter each other for the first time and quickly adapt to fill different roles. Continue … | Continue reading
After a rough spell over the last few years, Californian electric motorcycle startup Onyx might finally be getting on track and bringing its neo-retro-style e-mopeds back to the market. In a LinkedIn post this week spotted by TechCrunch, founder Timothy Seward announced a limited … | Continue reading
Even though full-body gaming systems like Wii were made obsolete by VR technology, that hasn't stopped US startup Rebuff Reality from getting in on the act. The company's new BodyLink gaming platform is set to pick up where the likes of Kinect left off. Continue Reading Category: … | Continue reading
A stage of sleep – reflected in the size of our pupils – is important to committing recent memories to the brain, which could be manipulated to improve cognitive function and even identify issues with being able to recall newer experiences when awake. Continue Reading Category: L … | Continue reading
Given how sharp utility knives are, you really don't want them deploying their blades accidentally. The Titanium Safety Portable Multi-Knife addresses that concern with a unique locking mechanism, plus it incorporates six other features. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors, Lifes … | Continue reading
In a quiet Alpine village on the South Island of New Zealand, a tiny company run by a 71-year-old billionaire is hard at work bringing his seemingly impossible dream to life: developing a publicly available track car that could potentially go faster than an F1 racecar. Continue R … | Continue reading
It can't be easy for architects to make their mark in such a skyscraper-packed location as Dubai, but Foster + Partners has certainly managed it. The influential firm has designed a pair of eye-catching towers that are linked by an exclusive penthouse swimming pool at the top. Co … | Continue reading
A new study has identified one of the reasons why cancer frequently spreads from elsewhere in the body to the lungs: an amino acid called aspartate. The findings improve our understanding of cancer and open the door to new treatments for metastatic disease. Continue Reading Categ … | Continue reading