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Are the new Xbox handheld gaming consoles worth waiting for?
June 09, 2025
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Microsoft and Asus just showed off the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, two upcoming handhelds designed to bring your entire PC game library everywhere you go. Here's what can you look forward to with them, and what they're up against.
World's largest deposit holds 99.999% of all gold on Earth
June 07, 2025
| David Szondy
Scientists have discovered the single largest repository of gold in the world that makes Fort Knox look like a piggy bank. Making up 99.999% of all the precious metal on the planet, it's just sitting there for the taking. However, there is a catch.
Swapping slag for sludge leads to emissions-cutting tough concrete
June 09, 2025
| Michael Franco
Using more sludge and less slag in their recipe, researchers were able to create a material that's stronger than even today's enhanced cements and highly resistant to corrosion by acid. It could solve a serious problem facing sewer pipes worldwide.
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June 09, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonConsuming too much of the dominant fatty acid in olive oil may drive the production of fat cells, creating conditions that could lead to storing more fat long-term. Until now, weight gain has been largely attributed to the calorie content of such fats.
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June 09, 2025 | Paul McClureSwitching from a diet including meat to a low-fat vegan diet reduced severe hot flashes in menopausal women by a staggering 92%, according to a new study. Interestingly, the benefit was seen even if the women ate highly processed plant-based foods.
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June 08, 2025Gamers know your gear is only as good as your software. So, if you’re still married to Windows 10—that’s about to become obsolete—it’s time to get Windows 11 Pro. We have 100 codes to sell at an all-time low price of just $14.97 (reg. $199).
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June 08, 2025 | Paul RiddenA cargo ebike can be an attractive alternative to the family car when heading into town to pick up groceries. If you can't afford a couple of grand for infrequent use, shared mobility outfit Veo has launched the first dockless model in North America.
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June 08, 2025 | Paul RiddenWhen we tried the first true wireless earbuds almost 10 years ago, battery life for continuous listening came in at around 2 hours. The latest buds from Soundcore last for 12 hours, or 192 hours with a charging case that could also juice up your phone.
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June 08, 2025 | C.C. WeissNitecore's all-new flagship EDC37 launches an 8,000-lumen strategical attack on darkness from a slim, blade-like package that fits in the palm of the hand. The full power burst won't last long, but you will enjoy over 7 hours of four-figure lumens.
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June 08, 2025 | Adam WilliamsWhichever way you cut it, an 18-ft-long tiny house isn’t exactly palatial. However, thanks to some clever design choices, the Five Four does a good job of maximizing living space and even squeezes in two bedrooms.
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June 08, 2025 | David SzondyChina is going full Jules Verne as it prepares to go where no drill has gone before. As part of its Deep Ocean Drilling Program, the special-built Meng Xiang (梦想号, "Dream") drill ship is gearing up for a multi-year effort to pierce the Earth's crust.
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June 08, 2025 | Paul RiddenThere's something magical about rising above the waves on a foiling electric surfboard. But the learning curve to smooth riding can be steep. Awake Boards has introduced a new model that's pitched as "the most accessible and intuitive eFoil" out there.
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June 08, 2025 | Paul RiddenLG has announced what's claimed to be the first 5K2K computer monitor sporting Thunderbolt 5 ports, enabling super-fast data throughput, easy connection to source devices and laptop charging chops all from a single cable.
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