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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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Chinese 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.
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The British Army is testing a new device called the WEEVIL that turns any compatible armored vehicle into a robotic mine-clearing machine that can autonomously plow a minefield into a dirt road while the crew is miles away – and it looks mean doing it.
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Flying-squirrel-inspired drone uses extendable wings ... to STOP flying
April 25, 2025 | Ben CoxworthEven the nimblest of quadcopters still struggle to halt their lateral momentum when moving fast, limiting their maneuverability. An experimental drone addresses that problem in a bio-inspired fashion, by extending flying-squirrel-like membranous wings as needed. -
Pricey portable audio player does double duty as home music streamer
April 25, 2025 | Paul RiddenThe brand Astell&Kern will likely be very familiar to audiophiles, particularly those who like to groove on the move. The company's latest high-end digital audio player comes with a docking cradle that allows it to serve as a home music streamer. -
Autonomous, armed, and fast: Meet the Bengal MC warship
April 24, 2025 | David SzondyAutonomous warships have moved into the large fast-attack league as Eureka Naval Craft announces what it describes as the most advanced autonomous naval attack vessel in the world. It can carry 40 tonnes and reach speeds of up to 50 knots. -
Facebook isn’t eavesdropping, but the truth is more disturbing
April 24, 2025 | Rich HaridyLast year a longstanding conspiracy was reignited, telling the tale of how your smartphone is listening to your conversations and delivering targeted ads, but it still isn't true and the way you actually get your ads is much more unsettling. -
Spacetop puts a massive multi-window workspace in front of your eyes
April 24, 2025 | Paul RiddenBack in 2023, tech startup Sightful developed a hardware/software system that put a huge virtual computer screen in front of your eyes. Now the company has dropped the hardware component and tweaked the software to work with AI laptops. -
Anker's ultra-bright 4K projector is liquid-cooled and feature-packed
April 24, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAnker's just taken the wraps off its latest outdoor projector, the Nebula X1. This one promises to get plenty bright for "cinema-grade" picture quality, simplify the setup process, and deliver immersive sound for US$3,000. -
Japan shows off electromagnetic railgun for blasting hypersonic missiles
April 23, 2025 | David SzondyLooking like something out of Minecraft, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has released a new image of its latest electromagnetic railgun being developed by the Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to counter hypersonic missiles. -
Faraday-caged drone triggers and directs lightning strikes
April 23, 2025 | Loz BlainIn a world first, Japanese researchers flew a lightning-proof drone in a thunderstorm, using it to induce and direct natural lightning strikes. The team is now working on how this flying lightning rod might capture and store lightning energy. -
5K Light Field display brings objects to life for multiple viewers
April 22, 2025 | Paul RiddenLooking Glass has launched a 27-inch version of its immersive light-field displays, which allow folks to experience three-dimensional visuals without having to don special headsets. The tech also allows multiple users to share the 3D viewing experience. -
All-new Insta360 X5: The 360° actioncam becomes tougher than ever
April 22, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodInsta360 flipped the switch on action cams when it first released the first 360-degree One RS in 2022. Now, the company has just upgraded its flagship line with the all-new X5. But for a camera that was already near-flawless, what could it have done more?
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