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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.
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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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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.
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Portable smart projector makes streamed movies mobile
March 20, 2025 | Paul RiddenXGIMI has given a taste of the successor to its Samsung Freestyle rival, the MoGo 3 Pro. The tubular design theme continues through to the Play 6 model, but it now includes a sizable battery, has a new gimbal stand, and is a little brighter. -
3-in-1 color e-note combines fast refresh with eye-friendly scribbling
March 20, 2025 | Paul RiddenReading and writing on regular tablets can be tiring for your eyes, which is where E Ink can help. But colors often appear washed out and page refresh isn't exactly smooth. XPPen has launched an ePaper note device with three color levels and fast refresh. -
Boston Dynamics shows off another major leap in humanoid mobility
March 19, 2025 | Loz BlainChinese humanoids are starting to move with extraordinary grace and agility, but Boston Dynamics is the OG in this field, and fresh video of its swivel-jointed Atlas robot running, cartwheeling and breakdancing shows it's still at the bleeding edge. -
$149 gets you a 30-day battery smartwatch with sleek ePaper display
March 19, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalYou can now pre-order your choice of two new PebbleOS-powered smartwatches with ePaper displays that are practically identical to their older offerings circa 2016. Hurry, though, because they'll only be made in limited numbers. -
Hand-deployable coaxial nano drone flies in at under 250 grams
March 19, 2025 | Paul RiddenWith the threat of a US ban looming over Chinese drone maker DJI, keen flyers throughout the land will likely be on the lookout for alternatives. Homegrown Ascent Aerosystems may have an answer with its somewhat oddball Helius. -
Fuel breakthrough paves way for cutting-edge nuclear reactor
March 17, 2025 | David SzondyThe Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has cleared a major hurdle in making a Generation IV nuclear reactor practical. Using a new process, a team has developed a new way of processing fuel efficiently for cutting-edge molten salt reactors. -
Rugged smartphone extends its reach to your ear or wrist
March 17, 2025 | Paul RiddenThe second of three rugged phones announced at CES 2025 in January has now been launched. Following a Kickstarter for the monstrous WP100 Titan, mobile tech brand Oukitel has revealed the direct-to-sale WP200 Pro – with a rather unusual feature. -
Abandoned mines could find new use as gravity batteries
March 16, 2025 | Ben CoxworthJust because a mine has been exhausted of its ore, that doesn't necessarily mean it has no value. A 2023 study suggests that the shafts of such abandoned mines could serve as energy-storing gravity batteries. -
Chatbots are replacing therapists faster than anyone expected
March 16, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonWhile we're not short of divisive topics in 2025, there are valid reasons as to why we're turning to chatbots for emotional support – and why many of us are also very much against it. So how willing are you to embrace this new form of therapy? -
Curved monitor helps clear the air in the workspace
March 15, 2025 | Paul RiddenAsus has added a new layer of utility to the humble computer monitor by cooking in an ionizer system to purify the air around you as you work. Two Full HD models are available at launch, along with a curved WQHD flavor.
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