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5-minute cold brew machine grinds and steeps on your tumbler

January 22, 2026 | Shirl Leigh
Ecoldbrew is a portable compact coffee machine that fits 40-oz Stanley tumblers or its own custom tumbler. It can whip up a cup of fresh cold brew coffee on the go without the need for overnight steeping or pre-ground beans.

'True 4K' laser projector lights up smaller home theater spaces

January 22, 2026 | Paul Ridden
BenQ has heard the anguished cries of movie enthusiasts who don't have the luxury of large rooms for a home cinema setup. The W5850 4K projector sports a shorter-throw lens for big-screen visuals in smaller spaces.

Remarkable sodium-ion battery has a heart of 'wood'

January 22, 2026 | Maryna Holovnova
With the rise of clean energy, scientists have been searching for ways to design cheaper, safer, and more sustainable batteries. German researchers have come up with a promising solution: making batteries from by-products of the wood industry.

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Construction on the new world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it another step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.
Hyundai's futuristic Staria van has been destined to make a cool, little camper since it debuted in 2021. Now, Hyundai is previewing a potential Staria camper van for Europe. And it looks good enough to take on the VW California and Ford Nugget.
Simon Mildren, an Australian firefighter with a passion for beekeeping, has streamlined the beekeeping process with the Hivekeepers Micro Honey Harvester system. It sounds like it could be ideal for the recreational or small-scale beekeeper.
Luxury automakers are getting real serious about architecture. Following its Miami skyscraper and Dubai tower, Mercedes-Benz has now really put its foot on the gas to collaborate on building no less than 12 new skyscrapers in Dubai.
Even a device as simple as a computer mouse still has plenty of room for improvement. Modern versions are becoming lighter and more ergonomic. The NanoFlow i2 Air incorporates some revolutionary features and is now available on Kickstarter.
The Komodo is the most powerful production bike Talaria has released so far. All thanks to a peak power of 43 hp and a gut-wrenching 556 lb.ft of torque. Those numbers put it past most modern 450-class four-stroke enduro bikes.

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Yamaha has been working with storied British carmaker Caterham on its new electric sports car. Dubbed the Project V, it is finally here. And not only is it coming to America, but it is coming for Porsche.
Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.
Last year, Subaru surpassed Toyota and Lexus to become the most reliable carmaker according to Consumer Reports. This year, Toyota reclaims its crown. And there’s one damning stat: Four out of the top five most reliable car brands this year are Japanese.
In the South China Sea, the aqua-colored waters of an expansive shallow reef platform suddenly gives way to a near vertical shaft of vast darkness – an ocean sinkhole almost entirely devoid of oxygen and, in turn, marine life as we know it.
High on sheer cliffs in China, ancient coffins are wedged into rock faces hundreds of feet above the ground. These dramatic burials, now re-examined using ancient DNA, point to a broader practice where disparate cultures all had their own "sky graves."
For nearly a century, a strange band of 5,200 holes carved into a hillside has defied explanation. Stretching for nearly a mile along the edge of the Pisco Valley, Monte Serpe – "serpent mountain" – may have finally revealed its secrets to scientists.
A team of Australian bodyboarding ratbags has managed to capture staggering footage of an extraordinary oceanic phenomenon: a place where four 12-ft (3.7-m) waves regularly converge into an oval dip, with explosive results.