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You can now make fish-free omega-3s from whisky waste
23 January 2026 @ 4:26 pm
Omega-3 fatty acids sourced from wild-caught fish stocks are valued for their studied health benefits such as healthy skin, joints, heart and brain function along with enhanced immunity, but this has resulted in a reduction in fish stocks globally. A Scottish firm is working on a solution, in the form of omega-3s made from whisky waste.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceCompact-but-capable tiny house fits a bedroom downstairs, another up top
23 January 2026 @ 3:31 pm
There's only so much you can realistically fit into a tiny house that has a length of 6 m (20 ft). Despite this, the Tiny Rubik does a good job of squeezing in a compact but well-designed layout that fits a small family, including a downstairs sleeping space and another up top.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Micro-House, Sony's making turntables again for vinyl nerds and newbies
23 January 2026 @ 1:27 pm
If you've been getting back into vinyl records lately, or need to upgrade your basic setup, I've got good news. Sony's returning to the turntable business with its first new models since 2019.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags:NexPhone revisits the long-running dream of combining phone and laptop
23 January 2026 @ 10:58 am
After a decade of false starts across the industry, Nex Computer revisits the idea of replacing your laptop with a smartphone. By combining Android, Linux, and Windows in one device, the NexPhone may have made the vision a reality.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: smartphones, Review: Smart chessboard has an epic Harry Potter special edition
23 January 2026 @ 8:49 am
The makers of a smart Rubik's Cube-like puzzle have upped the ante with their game technology with a special-edition Harry Potter-themed chess board, complete with character pieces. But can AI help you learn how to play? You might be surprised (well, I was, at least).Continue ReadingCategory: Games, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Chess, A second Sphere venue is coming to the US
23 January 2026 @ 5:33 am
The imposing Sphere in Las Vegas might soon have a little sibling on the East Coast. The company behind it has announced its intent to build a similar venue at National Harbor in the Washington DC metropolitan area.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, TechnologyTags: La Sphere, 5-minute cold brew machine grinds and steeps on your tumbler
23 January 2026 @ 1:03 am
Ecoldbrew, engineered by a team of designers with experience working for brands like Xiaomi, Philips, De’Longhi and Ningbo Borine, is a portable compact coffee machine that fits 40-oz Stanley tumblers or its own custom container. It can whip up a cup of fresh cold brew coffee on the go without the need for overnight steeping or pre-ground beans.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, Remarkable sodium-ion battery has a heart of 'wood'
22 January 2026 @ 8:02 pm
A team at Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS) has developed a new type of sodium-ion battery that uses lignin as a key electrode material.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, TechnologyTags: Fraunhofer, Sodium battery, Heartburn meds might not cause cancer after all
22 January 2026 @ 5:57 pm
While heartburn medication can be a lifesaver for those suffering from gastric reflux, several studies over the years have indicated that the drugs could increase stomach cancer risks more than threefold. A new meta analysis says that's likely not the case.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body and MindTags: Gastric cancePocket driver with built-in bits ready to give your EDC a tune-up
22 January 2026 @ 4:03 pm
The CRKT ToGo Driver, designed by John Wu, is a pocket-sized multi-tool that blends sleek design with practical utility, offering everyday carry enthusiasts a compact solution for quick fixes and precision work.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, OutdoorsTags: crkt, Driver, EDC,