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New data platform saves lives.
Replica and Arity launched a new platform. It helps public agencies identify and reduce roadway risks using infrastructure, mobility, and transportation data.
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This tiny home makes full-time living feel spacious.
Tiny house living means compromises, but the Coolangatta 8.4 minimizes them. This storage-packed, flexible interior is perfect for full-time, on or off-grid living.
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Your next computer might just understand you better.
Nvidia's new chip will power Windows laptops and desktops, creating "AI personal computers." Get ready for AI on your device, coming later this year from brands like Microsoft and Dell.
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Tiny homes just got a lot more comfortable: Meet the Maple.
At just 26 feet, the Maple tiny house perfectly balances portability and comfort. Its well-designed interior makes it ideal for both vacation getaways and full-time living.
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Forget the supersized: This tiny house welcomes six with clever design.
Don't let its 23.6 ft fool you. The Tommy tiny house sleeps six, boasts a folding staircase, and offers off-grid capabilities, proving big things come in small packages.
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Breakthrough
A new optical terminal secures communications across a 1.2-mile free-space link.
Xairos Systems' Ares Quantum Optical Terminal just hit a major milestone! This system delivers quantum-secure comms, high-speed data, and resilient PNT where GPS fails.
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Google Maps now lets you revisit your neighborhood, years ago.
Since 2005, Google Maps has amassed vast global data, from business hours to national borders. Beyond navigation, it offers satellite and Street View imagery, letting you explore the world from your screen.
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A tiny house that sleeps six and still feels spacious? Believe it.
This 7.8m (25.7 ft) Gerês tiny house sleeps six! Plus, it offers optional upgrades like full off-grid living.
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Robots are learning to play, not just work.
Hyundai's "School of Football" campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026 stars Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot. It uses football to showcase next-gen human-centered robotics and AI.
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The Pittsburgh firm turning metal bars into nuclear fuel powder.
Pittsburgh's Metal Powder Works is scaling up nuclear metal powder production for Westinghouse. Their patented DirectPowder process converts metal bar stock into high-quality powder for advanced manufacturing.
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Your old bike trailer just got an elegant upgrade.
Forget clunky bike trailers. The Veolo Bike Trailer 2.0 redefines cargo hauling, offering an ultra-light, smooth-running, and well-appointed experience unlike any other.
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Breakthrough
While lithium prices climb, sodium batteries quietly power up.
Sodium-ion batteries are rapidly catching lithium in consistency and fast charging. With EV and grid storage demand surging, cheaper, easier-to-source alternatives are critical.
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Your breath just unlocked a secret message.
UCSD engineers created a humidity-based image encoder straight from James Bond's Q-Lab. This postage stamp-sized chip hides messages, revealed only when humidity exceeds 60%—just breathe on it!
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Imagine wearable tech that never stops: this new hydrogel generator bends 8,000 times and keeps going.
Wearable electronics could soon run on sweat! Chinese researchers developed a stretchable, moisture-powered generator that withstands repeated bending, solving a key hydrogel adhesion problem.
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Millions of devices just got a digital clean slate.
Dutch authorities just crippled a botnet controlling 17 million devices—one of the largest cybercrime takedowns ever. The Dutch National Police and NCSC led the operation, seizing 200 servers.
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This titanium multitool just might perfect your everyday carry.
IF, a tool company, has launched two successful wrench multitools on Kickstarter. Now, meet the OmniPro Wrench 3.0, combining the best of both with new features.
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California's secret to 120 mph bus travel between cities?
Imagine San Francisco to LA in 3 hours! A Caltrans report envisions buses hitting 120 mph on dedicated freeway lanes, slashing travel time between the two major cities.
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Seoul's new park welcomes K-pop fans to dance with robots.
G-Dragon's agency, Galaxy Corp, just opened the world's first robot theme park in Seoul! This 16,500 sqm facility features humanoid robots dancing K-pop, boxing, and even acting as valets.
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From icy nights to cozy mornings: A new sleeping bag keeps campers comfortable.
Graphene-X, known for outdoor gear, is now tackling camping. Their new Tardigrade Sleeping System, designed to revolutionize your nights under the stars, is live on Kickstarter.
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Rising Impact
Is your city secretly hosting its own "henge" sunset?
Manhattanhenge bathes city streets in golden light as the setting sun aligns with the grid. Tourists and locals flood the streets for the perfect shot of this stunning, rare phenomenon.
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Can a single tiny robot do five surgical jobs at once?
A seed-sized surgical robot from NTU Singapore instantly switches between five functions. This 4.4mm device, controlled wirelessly, could revolutionize minimally invasive procedures.
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The dual-axis vise that just gave hobbyists a third hand.
Tired of pausing work to reset your vise? AxiGlide, a new dual-axis vise on Kickstarter, offers a revolutionary way to clamp, potentially giving you that "third hand" you've always wanted.
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Imagine your next party with this projector.
Forget basic movie nights. Portable projectors now boast built-in streaming, superior sound, auto-setup, and rugged designs, transforming how you watch anywhere.
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City budgets just got clearer for residents to understand.
ClearGov just launched an AI platform that transforms complex city budget data into simple, interactive summaries for constituents.
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The bright orange secret making power lines safer for pilots.
Ever wonder about those mysterious orange balls on power lines? Eight-year-old Maggie asked, and a power systems professor has the answer to what those "overgrown basketballs" are for.
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Penguins just showed us how to manage extreme weather, all year long.
Ever wish you could instantly adapt to any temperature like a penguin? Scientists, inspired by these thermal masters, developed a material that passively switches between heating and cooling.
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Forty years later, a zipper design finally unlocks new possibilities for clothing.
MIT Professor Bill Freeman's decades-old patent inspired the "Y-zipper." This three-sided fastener snaps gear, robots, and art into shape with a button's push.
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Where once a single fuel struggled, Texas now blends power for tomorrow.
Building a power plant? Blue Energy and GE Vernova are combining nuclear and natural gas for a 2.5-GW hybrid facility in Texas. Why choose one when you can have both?
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This tiny home's secret? It knows when to stay small.
Forget massive tiny homes. The Koala Bear embraces small living, offering a truly portable home perfect for one or two modern nomads seeking freedom on the road.
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Can you finally curate your news feed on Google?
Searching Google for news? Now you can prioritize your favorite sources. We'll show you how to customize your results and always see the news you trust first.
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3D printing just got 70 times more efficient with new holographic methods.
Print living structures faster, larger, and with greater accuracy. A new holographic 3D-printing platform makes it possible.
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From job-killing fears to new entryways: AI sparks fresh hiring for junior roles.
AI isn't killing entry-level jobs—it's reviving them. A major survey found companies using AI are nearly three times more likely to increase junior-level hiring by 2026.
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While others debate, Germany quietly builds the future of climate-friendly ships.
DLR just laid the keel for MODULARIS in Flensburg: a new floating lab for maritime tech. It will focus on climate-friendly propulsion, autonomous systems, and security applications.
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Starship V3 reaches orbit.
Starship V3 soared! SpaceX's upgraded rocket completed its first flight test, deploying a payload and splashing down in the Indian Ocean after an hour-long mission.
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A new AI just found 10,000 software flaws, securing our digital future.
Anthropic's Project Glasswing found over 10,000 critical software vulnerabilities in one month, overwhelming organizations struggling to fix bugs. 50 partners used Claude Mythos Preview to scan vital systems.
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A forgotten zipper design now helps us build and pack smarter.
A 1985 patent inspires a new 3D-printed triangular zipper. This innovation fastens chairs, tents, robots, and purses, simplifying packing and setup with a single button press.
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Beyond the spotlight: small updates quietly enrich your iPhone.
Apple's annual software updates grab headlines, but don't miss the smaller, impactful tweaks released year-round. We've rounded up every notable upgrade you need to know.
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While everyone watched AI, robots learned to dance and write.
Chinese firm AGIBOT unveiled its A2 humanoid robot in Jakarta, performing calligraphy and dance. Partnering with ASIX, this showcase signals AGIBOT's push into Indonesia's commercial and industrial sectors.
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Forget gas prices: See how this handyman outsmarts the pump.
283 million cars, 90% gas-powered. With fuel prices skyrocketing 33% due to the Iran war, drivers face environmental woes and budget strain. How will you adapt?
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Are three-minute battery charges closer than we think?
Charge your EV in 3 minutes? Chinese scientists developed a solid-state lithium-metal battery with 451.5 Wh/kg energy density, achieving ultra-fast charging and discharge cycles.
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