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Japan Airlines is deploying humanoid robots to its ground support staff on May 1, 2026. They'll handle baggage and operate equipment in a new pilot program with GMO AI & Robotics.
AI promises cheaper, faster opinion polling. But will it actually make results more accurate?
Lasers, a 1988 Ford Festiva, and a YouTuber's wild vision: Meet the world's thinnest street-legal car. Tyler Fever chopped the tiny Festiva into a shopping-cart-sized contraption, even fitting two seats!
Mastering shipbuilding takes years, right? Not for YouTuber Nick Kroehnke. He's building a 12-foot sailboat from hardware store materials, proving you don't need decades to craft a vessel.
Meet KAI: a faceless humanoid robot with 115 degrees of freedom and 18,000 tactile sensors. This 5'8" marvel from Kinetix AI is set to revolutionize homes and services.
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Want an ebike without buying a new one? The Cyplore kit electrifies your road or gravel bike. It's claimed to be the lightest system available, transforming your ride without the bulk.
Tired of password nightmares and constant hack threats? Texas A&M cybersecurity engineers found a solution: "HIPPO." Their IEEE Internet Computing findings reveal a sturdy, sophisticated answer to online security.
Utah's 50-year-old nuclear reactor will power an AI data center this summer—a first for the TRIGA system. This experiment aims to prove nuclear energy can meet AI's growing power demands.
Cars were built wrong from the start. In 1930, Chrysler's Carl Breer proved it: every car he tested was more aerodynamic running backward than forward.
The Land Rover Freelander, dead since 2015, is back! JLR and Chery are reviving the nameplate in 2026, not as an SUV, but as an entirely new brand.
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China just launched the world's largest car carrier, hauling 10,800 vehicles—enough to stretch 31 miles! Built by Guangzhou Shipyard International, this colossal vessel redefines global auto transport.
Air taxi developer and the FAA are showcasing advanced air mobility on a nationwide tour. See the future of flight now!
Forget cramped tiny living. This extra-wide "Tiny Mansion" offers a spacious interior for two, plus a huge rooftop terrace perfect for parties.
Robots are joining Tokyo's ground crews! Japan Airlines launches a May trial at Haneda Airport, deploying Chinese-made humanoids to move baggage and cargo, tackling Japan's labor shortage.
A new all-iron flow battery electrolyte from the Chinese Academy of Sciences lasts 6,000+ cycles with no degradation and costs 80x less than lithium.
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New algorithm ensures fair disaster relief. Koç University researchers developed a logistics model that cuts inequality in unmet demand by 34%, speeding aid distribution.
New method turns sewage sludge into renewable natural gas, cutting treatment costs. This pilot study produced 200% more gas than current practices, offering communities sustainable waste cleanup and energy.
Don't let its 215 sq ft fool you. This tiny house packs big luxury, including a comfortable interior for two, plus a nearby sauna and hot tub.
BYD just launched pre-sales for its Great Tang EV at the Beijing Auto Show. This D-class SUV is a flagship electrification move, featuring BYD's 2nd-gen Blade battery and 1000V architecture for faster charging.
Robots are finally delivering on the hype! A year after most failed, nearly half autonomously navigated a complex Beijing course. One even shattered a human half-marathon record.
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Want to scale transformational tech for our planet? Greentown Labs CEO Georgina Campbell Flatter says a supportive ecosystem is the cornerstone of entrepreneurship.
Bend, roll, mimic skin: stretchable, transparent electronics are nearing reality. University of Turku researchers developed new flexible materials, inspired by tree leaves, to reshape future devices.
New tech lets solar panels mimic roof tiles! Fraunhofer ISE's foil cutting patterns offer the aesthetic without sacrificing PV efficiency.
A new chatbot, Sportellino, aims to be a powerful force for promoting rights, inclusion, and respect. This Global Voices series explores AI's impact on communities worldwide.
AI-generated code is dangerously flawed. Researchers found "vibe coding" programmers, using tools like Claude and Gemini, are releasing vulnerable software batches, impacting over 43,000 security advisories.
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EV charging has always lagged gas, but that gap is closing fast. Chinese battery giant CATL just unveiled tech that charges an EV from 10-98% in just 6 minutes.
Cold hands make tent setup tough. Add a prosthetic or wheelchair, and most gear fails. The North Face's new Universal Collection solves this with zipperless bags, accessible tents, and more.
Tired of too few pockets for your gear? The Luxo multi-function flashlight, equipped with an arc lighter, frees up space, combining two essentials into one sleek gadget.
Downsizing just got easier. The Knoll tiny house offers a spacious layout with ample storage, making this towable home perfect for couples or small families.
Lightning, a robot from Honor, just dominated a 13.1-mile race! This is a huge leap: last year, only 6 of 21 androids even finished.
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Fashion's dirty secret: 200M liters of water for textiles, plus leather's toll. But shoes? They're the worst. 95% end up in landfills, taking generations to decompose.
German researchers unveiled a sustainable climate-control system at Hannover Messe. It uses elastocaloric technology, stretching metal wires to create heat or cold without harmful gases.
KTM pioneered electric off-road! 12 years ago, they launched the Freeride E, cementing their place as a leader in the electric revolution.
Fiber-optic sensors monitor infrastructure, but their resolution was limited. Now, Japanese researchers achieved a world-record 6mm spatial resolution, revolutionizing temperature and strain monitoring.
Step inside the Scandi Inn: a 270 sq ft (25 sq m) tiny house. Its minimalist wooden interior maximizes every inch with clever space-saving design and storage solutions.
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Minivans are unfairly maligned, much like cargo shorts, despite their unmatched versatility. The 2026 Sienna doubles down on practicality, making a hybrid powertrain standard.
Clean Core Thorium Energy and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories will manufacture ANEEL fuel prototypes. These bundles, combining thorium with HALEU, will undergo testing in commercial reactors.
A humanoid robot from smartphone maker Honor just shattered the men's world record at a Beijing half-marathon, leaving human competitors in the dust.
Unlock a secret language learning tool! Get real-time translations for many languages directly in iOS Messages. This hidden feature requires Apple Intelligence.
Slash your cooking electricity bill by 6x and cook with water? Indian startup GreenVize claims its hydrogen-based unit, powered by water and minimal electricity, makes it possible.