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China has approved what is set to become the biggest hydropower dam complex in the world, capable of producing nearly three times as much power as the current record-holder, the Three Gorges Dam. -
If you've ever found yourself in a dead zone, maybe you find solace in the quiet. Or maybe you've found yourself in an emergency and help is not coming. Either way, the ability to connect if and when you need to has its merits. -
SpaceX has just launched 20 of its Starlink satellites up into Earth's orbit, enabling direct-to-cellphone connectivity anywhere on the planet. That completes the constellation's first orbital shell, following a test of six satellites back in January.
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Super-functional remote packs a wireless mouse, trackpad and laser beam
January 21, 2025 | Ben CoxworthThere are wireless computer mice, touchpads, TV remotes, and laser pointers … and then there's the Xring D13. It combines all of those tools in one wireless device, which could be yours for US$109. -
Monochrome e-note grows E Ink productivity to 13 inches
January 21, 2025 | Paul RiddenIf you like to scribble thoughts on paper but are looking for something less wasteful and more modern, an e-note can be a great option. BOOX has just launched its 13.3-inch Note Max, an ePaper tablet featuring E Ink Carta 1300 for sharp visuals. -
Triple-laser smart projector can throw 300-inch billion-color visuals
January 21, 2025 | Paul RiddenAfter raising more than $10 million in crowdfunded cash last year, Valerion has announced the official consumer launch of its VisionMaster Pro 2 triple-laser long-throw smart projector – with Google TV loaded in for streaming entertainment. -
Film sets of the near future: Just as fake as the 'film' itself
January 20, 2025 | Loz BlainIf you want to understand the cataclysmic impact generative AI is about to have on the film industry, this one short video should make it very clear. Only one shot is 'real' - and that includes the 'behind-the-scenes footage.' -
Speed: Humanoid and quadruped robots are getting a lot faster
January 19, 2025 | Loz BlainTwo new videos from Chinese companies make it clear: it'll soon be no use trying to run from robots. Rapid upgrades in speed and agility mean robot dogs can now sprint at near-Olympic pace, and humanoids are running smoothly over tough terrain. -
3D-printed battery made from fungi feeds on sugars to power sensors
January 18, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalSwiss researchers claim to have devised a functional living battery powered by the combined efforts of two types of fungi – all in a biodegradable, non-toxic 3D-printed package to run sensors for agriculture and environmental research. -
Unique boots are more than a "hybrid of a sleeping bag and boa constrictor"
January 18, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonIf you suffer from any leg discomfort – temporary or chronic – you'll know how hard it can be to treat, beyond frequent sessions on the physiotherapist's table. Now, US company Ublives wants to give you the same relief – whenever you need it. -
This high-tech studio system is the future of movie car stunts
January 17, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThe PXO Akira ecosystem combines a spinning platform to mount any vehicle, a robot camera crane, a driving simulator, a wall of LED screens, and powerful software to bring it all together to shoot exciting action sequences. -
7 Nintendo Switch 2 features we're especially excited about
January 17, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalNintendo's upcoming Switch 2 gaming console looks, um... awfully similar to the original that launched 8 years ago. But we spotted several nifty updates in the teaser video the company released; here's what you can look forward to. -
Molten salt nuclear reactor in Wyoming hits key milestone
January 16, 2025 | Michael FrancoSince founding TerraPower in 2008, Bill Gates has had his eye on developing a safe, efficient, and clean next-gen nuclear plant. That project, called Natrium, has already broken ground in Wyoming and has just leaped over a critical hurdle.
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