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1,200-horsepower, 250-mph, V12 quad bike seeks world's fastest farmer
May 01, 2024
It looks like a Lotus in the middle of unscheduled brain surgery, but the Engler V12 is somehow far more absurd. It's the world's fastest quad bike – a 1,200-horsepower pile of evil, rolling malarkey that no sane person should ride in anger.
Reid Hoffman's AI clone: So 'human' that it wipes a booger on the table
April 30, 2024
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman sat down for a video interview with an interactive AI avatar trained on his own knowledge, words and voice. The results – while edited – are surprisingly convincing, right down to the messiest parts of our humanity.
AI voice analysis gives suicide hotline workers an emotional dashboard
May 01, 2024
An AI model accurately tracks emotions like fear and worry in the voices of crisis line callers, according to new research. The model’s developer hopes it can provide real-time assistance to phone operators as they work to prevent suicides.
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May 01, 2024Even brief periods of anger caused by triggering memories can negatively impact our blood vessels' ability to relax. That's the finding of a new study that could have implications on how we look at heart attack and stroke risk.
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April 30, 2024TL;DR: For only $29.99 (reg. $59.90) EaseUS Disk Copy offers lifetime cloning for a seamless transition to a new drive, replicating your entire Windows system, programs, and data for a stress-free upgrade.
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April 30, 2024Unusually high levels of lead and uranium has been found in the urine of teenagers who frequently use e-cigarettes. But experts have warned that, due to research flaws, not enough has been done to ensure the link isn't just smoke and mirrors.
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April 30, 2024Although wooly mammoths are long gone, their recovered ivory lives on as a legal alternative to banned elephant ivory. Scientists can now use lasers to differentiate between the two materials, hopefully reducing the revenue stream for poachers.
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April 30, 2024The new multifunctional Pack Rack rides in a pickup truck bed as an adjustable-height shelf for holding gear and cargo. At night, it switches roles to become a bed, lifting sleeping mat and heavy-eyed adventurer off the dusty, gritty pickup floor.
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April 30, 2024What makes a compact titanium multitool stand out from the kazillion others that are on Kickstarter at any given moment? Well, an adjustable wrench is a definitely a rare feature, and that's just one of the things you'll find on the Ti EDC Wrench.
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April 30, 2024Chinese brand Exeed is currently showing the E08 MPV at Auto China. The vehicle uses automation to improve access and optimize space, but its best party trick isn't obvious.
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April 30, 2024A new biodegradable plastic embedded with spores of plastic-eating bacteria manages to break down 90% of the material after five months in landfill. Weirdly, this actually made the plastic tougher and stronger during use.
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April 30, 2024Dragon Tiny Homes' recent Avalon model has a length of just 24 ft and comes with a relatively low price tag of $74,950. Despite its compact dimensions, it includes three bedrooms, meaning it has space for a small family.
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April 30, 2024Carbon-framed ebikes can cost a pretty penny, but the latest lightweight city model from Fiido currently comes in at well under $2k, has the stealthy look of a regular bike and boasts a low-maintenance Gates carbon belt drive.
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