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Today's vehicles have bigger blind spots ... but not where you think
August 21, 2025
| Ian Baker
We expect new cars to be better than old cars given how much engineering goes into improving them. Why then, do new vehicles sometimes feel more difficult to drive than models from decades ago? A new IIHS study supplies some sanity-saving answers.
$369 card-sized AI smartphone is sleek, functional and comes with free global internet
August 19, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
The makers of the award-winning ActiveBuds have launched their most ambitious product yet: The MindOne Pro AI smartphone. The ultra-compact Android phone with dual operating systems is packed with features in a body not much larger than a credit card.
HoverAir Aqua: World's first water-native drone (full specs)
August 21, 2025
| Joe Salas
HoverAir Aqua is the world's first water-native drone – fully waterproof, self-flying, and built for watersports. Toss it in, press a button, and it floats, flies, and films. I've seen it in action, and it's going to change the game.
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August 21, 2025 | C.C. WeissThe instant you see the all-new CrossWave, you realize it's not your average PWC, even though it is a Yamaha WaveRunner. It's really more of a PWC-driven mini-boat meant to blend full-throttle thrills into a versatile, long-range adventure platform.
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August 21, 2025 | Ben CoxworthAlthough we've seen a number of multitools that take the form of a flat card, the Slidex still manages to put a new spin on the concept. It's a metal card that folds into a triangular column, packed with features such as a screwdriver and a knife.
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August 21, 2025 | Michael FrancoIf you've noticed that you're hearing birdsong longer into your day than you used to, your observation fits with a study examining millions of hours of tweets and warbles. But just why are our feathered friends holding longer concerts?
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August 21, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThis eye-catching tower offers a welcome change from glass and concrete high-rise buildings with its lush exterior. It hosts hundreds of trees and tens of thousands of plants, making life more pleasant for those who live inside.
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August 21, 2025 | Paul RiddenA startup dipped its toe into crowdfunding waters more than a decade ago, to fund a quirky compact MIDI guitar. The idea grew into S-type hybrids a few years back, and now Zivix is back with its "most accessible MIDI guitar yet."
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August 21, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn a groundbreaking study, scientists have mapped the most detailed genetic blueprint yet of frailty – the age-related decline that affects around 40% of people aged 65 and over. It provides new hope for developing precision anti-aging therapies.
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August 20, 2025 | Paul McClureA team of researchers have developed a 3D-printed, biodegradable heart patch that seals holes in heart tissue and supports tissue regeneration, showing promise as a safer alternative to current surgical materials.
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August 20, 2025 | Paul McClureAcross cultures and continents, most people prefer to tackle life’s toughest choices alone, trusting their own gut or inner voice over the counsel of friends or the wisdom of the crowd, according to a new study.
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August 20, 2025TL;DR: The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle is available now for just $54.97 (MSRP $418.99).
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August 20, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarFor years, we've known UV rays were the main villain behind a common skin cancer. But now, researchers at the NIH have uncovered a shocking twist: the virus Beta-HPV can be the mastermind, directly causing cancer when the immune cells malfunction.
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