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France has upped the ante in the quest for fusion power by maintaining a plasma reaction for over 22 minutes – a new record. The milestone was reached on Feb. 12 at the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives WEST Tokamak reactor. -
Elecom has launched the world's first power bank to feature a sodium-ion battery inside. It promises significantly longer cycle life than traditional lithium-ion batteries, as well as the ability to operate in extremely hot and cold climes. -
MIT spin-off Quaise is still trying to use fusion technology to drill the deepest hole in history and unlock clean, virtually limitless, supercritical geothermal energy. But how does it work? And are they even close to realizing their vision?
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Quick and efficient bicopter drone could dethrone its quadcopter cousins
April 03, 2025 | Ben CoxworthConsumer drones are all just variations on the quadcopter design … right? Well no, not any longer. The Falcon Mini is a two-propeller "bicopter" which is claimed to be nimbler, quieter, and more energy-efficient than its four-prop counterparts. -
New battery tech makes sub-zero EV charging 5x faster
April 03, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers at the University of Michigan have developed a way to enable rapid EV battery charging at awfully low temperatures – up to five times as fast – without reducing the batteries' energy density. -
Sony brings cinema home with professional-grade 4K laser projector
April 03, 2025 | Paul RiddenSony tweaked its Bravia TV processing engine last year, and built two prosumer home cinema projectors around it. Now another model has joined the family, which is designed to "deliver a professional-grade cinematic HDR experience in the home." -
US Navy showcases hypersonic missile defense with Aegis system
April 02, 2025 | David SzondyIn a major defense milestone, the US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG-91) has successfully completed a simulated engagement with a live hypersonic missile in the waters off the Hawaiian Islands. -
Nintendo Switch 2: Everything you need to know
April 02, 2025 | Michael IrvingNintendo has finally whipped the covers off its next console, the Switch 2. It has the same strong gimmick of being a home/portable hybrid, plus a few much needed upgrades, a fresh slate of games, and a close launch date of June 5. -
Molten salt test loop to advance next-gen nuclear reactors
April 02, 2025 | Michael FrancoMoving toward an operational molten salt nuclear reactor in the next decade, Southern Company and the Idaho National Laboratory have completed the inaugural run of a first-of-its-kind test bed to foster rapid development of the technology. -
MIT tech recreates old toys as interactive playthings in mixed reality
April 02, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers have developed a mind-blowing tool to not only create a digital twin of your childhood toys and other precious items, but also make them function like the real thing in mixed reality. It's the future of preserving the past. -
Innovative "eternal notebook" hits sweet spot between digital and paper
April 02, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA clever team out to "turn unconventional ideas into practical and unique products" has crafted a lightweight, slimline notebook that lets you write, erase and write again, bridging the gap between traditional paper pads and digital note-taking apps. -
Trexo Wheels Go: an AI-powered pocket dolly for cinematic shots
April 01, 2025 | Joe SalasThe first time I used a slider, I was hooked. Every shot felt like a masterpiece. With the Trexo Wheels Go, anyone can knock out those perfect dolly effects – and more – without rails or ultra pricey gear. -
Wheeled robotic centaur set to enter use in hotels – and elsewhere
April 01, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhile we've heard a lot about humanoid robots lately, the requirements for their bipedal walking gait will likely keep them quite expensive – and thus little-seen. By contrast, the FlashBot Arm is something you might actually encounter sometime soon.
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