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While there are many uses for soft-bodied robots, the things are still only built in small batches. Scientists are out to change that, with a mass-production-capable soft bot that is 3D-printed in a single piece which walks off of the print bed.
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Looking forward to a future where laser beams replace power lines, DAPRA's Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program has set new records for transmitting more power wirelessly over longer distances.
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A new tower is set to make a major impact on the skyline in Toronto, Canada. One Bloor West is nearing completion and has officially surpassed 984 ft, making it the country's first supertall skyscraper. And it's going to get even taller.
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MIT tech could help warehouse bots spot broken goods before shipping
July 04, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers have developed a way to use high-frequency electromagnetic waves to visualize objects that are hidden from view – such as a tool in a pile of junk or a vase in a cardboard box – with much greater accuracy than before. -
Boxy 4K GTV laser projector promises 'vibrant daytime viewing'
July 04, 2025 | Paul RiddenDangbei launched a smart 4K projector last year that was claimed to be the world's first GTV laser projector with official Netflix. That model was later renamed the DBox02, and it's now been joined by a cheaper sibling rocking a Pro moniker. -
Color ePaper laptop trackpad doubles down on portable productivity
July 03, 2025 | Paul RiddenIf, like me, you use a wireless mouse when working on a laptop, your trackpad probably doesn't see much action. Asus suggested double duty as a second screen back in 2018, and now E Ink is doing the same with some help from Intel. -
Lunar energy: Tidal turbines set new record in Scotland
July 02, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalTidal power is a fantastic source of clean, predictable energy – if you can harness it. SKF says it's making major headway in this field, as it's set a world record for tidal turbine reliability with systems operating continuously for over six years. -
Single resin combines hard and rubbery sections in one 3D-printed object
July 02, 2025 | Ben CoxworthIf an object that's composed of two types of material is going to fail, the break will usually occur at the interface where the two meet. A new type of light-activated 3D printing resin addresses that problem, by gradually morphing from hard to soft states within a single object. -
Iconic sound of modern music goes full circle
July 02, 2025 | Paul RiddenLegendary British amp maker Orange has been at the heart and soul of music since the late 1960s. Your favorite artists have likely tapped into the iconic sound at some point. Now we can all get in a sonic spin with the O Turntable. -
Tri-laser projector throws big, bright, cinematic visuals from inches away
July 01, 2025 | Paul RiddenIf you're looking for a big-screen TV alternative that doesn't dominate the room when not in use, ultra-short-throw projectors are a good shout. The PT1 from Hisense brings Dolby Vision and IMAX to 4K viewing at up to 150 inches. -
Google just pre-ordered 200 megawatts of fusion energy for the 2030s
July 01, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalMassachusetts-based energy startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has struck a deal to deliver 200 MW of electricity to Google from its upcoming ARC power plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia. -
Airloom's bizarre ground-hugging wind turbine gets 'utility-scale' pilot
June 30, 2025 | Loz BlainAn exceptionally odd clean energy project backed by Bill Gates has broken ground near Rock River, Wyoming, where a wind turbine that turns convention on its head will get a chance to prove its remarkable claim: wind power at 1/3rd of the cost. -
Humongous salt caves could serve as long-term clean energy batteries
June 30, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalStoring clean energy to use later poses a challenge in regions that have long stretches with low wind and sunlight, stressing power grids fed by renewable sources. Augwind Energy believes it's found a solution thousands of feet below the ground.
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