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Synched aquatic drones could give 'boring' fountains a run for their money

6 January 2026 @ 9:30 pm

An envisioned Arivia aquatic drone show in DubaiTraditional fountains are all very well and good, but … they have a way of always staying in the same place, in the same configuration. Arivia is out to change that, with fleets of synchronized illuminated aquatic drones that shoot out water while playing music.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Autonomous,

Top five motorcycles to look forward to in 2026

6 January 2026 @ 7:46 pm

The new Ducati Monster+ is just one of the bikes that has us excitedAnd just like that, we’re staring at an exciting new year, possibly the year when we see a genuine turning point for motorcycles. And I’m not just talking about incremental updates or another special-edition paint job – the 2026 crop of bikes hints at deeper shifts in how motorcycles are designed, powered, and positioned.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags:

LG’s housekeeper robot designed to automate your daily chores

6 January 2026 @ 12:57 pm

LG has debuted a home robot that's designed to cook, clean, and manage chores using advanced Physical AI. Part of LG's "Zero Labor Home" vision, the wheeled humanoid features dexterous hands and visual learning to automate daily household tasks.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: ces-2026, LG, Humanoid,

Lego's next-gen bricks make your creations interactive

6 January 2026 @ 10:31 am

Lego's Smart Play system features bricks packed with electronics to add contextual, responsive light and sound to play sessionsLego's construction sets have been a fantastic choice for analog play for several decades now. These interlocking building blocks are set to get way more interesting with the inventive toy company's new Smart Play system that features electronics-packed bricks and minifigures for more immersive playtime.Continue ReadingCategory: Consu

AI co-pilot uses machine learning to reduce deadly sea collisions

6 January 2026 @ 6:08 am

Sea collisions can cause millions of dollars in damage and put lives at riskIf you want to spoil a sailor's day, then a ship collision is the way to do it. That's why Texas A&M University has come up with its Ship collision avoidance of Machine learning And Radar Technology for Stationary Entities and Avoidance (SMART-SEA).Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTags: Shipwrecks, Shipping

Deadly flu strain grips the US for the first time and has killed 5,000 to date

6 January 2026 @ 2:08 am

The H3N2 subclade K virus has genetically drifted from earlier J.2.4 influenza A strains, and is better at evading our immune systemAmericans are being urged to be extra vigilant this winter, as a suite of influenza A mutations has created a dominant virus strain that's spreading more rapidly and evading our natural and therapeutic abilities to fight infection. With more than 120,000 hospitalizations as of January 5, scientists expect this wave to worsen as the season peaks.Continue ReadingCategory: Infectious Diseases,

Jaw-dropping transformer RV was penned by Italian design GOAT

6 January 2026 @ 1:23 am

Pictured here at CES 2025, the AC Future THd motorhome previews the company's expandable architectureThe kickoff of CES didn't used to mean a whole lot for RVing, but the past few shows have hosted some major RV debuts as cutting-edge technological advancements continue to find their way to RV life. Last year, AC Future showed its ultra-sleek and massively expandable eTH motorhome, and this year it's sliding its tech behind a tow vehicle with the equally impressive Transformer Home Trailer, a towable smart home developed in collaboration with one of the world's most famous design houses.Continue ReadingCat

From AKs to EVs: Kalashnikov builds an electric enduro with a sidecar

6 January 2026 @ 12:02 am

The IZH-Enduro comes from the maker of the AK-47No one can deny the gold rush currently underway in the EV space. Everyone seems to want a piece of the action – oddly enough, even a Russian firearms manufacturer is getting involved. Yes, Russia’s state-owned Kalashnikov Concern, best known as the maker of the AK-47, has now rolled out an electric enduro motorcycle of its own.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Kalashnikov,

Review: Stratus Balaclava lets warm faces coexist with fog-free eyewear

5 January 2026 @ 8:55 pm

The Stratus Balaclava diverts your exhaled breath away from your eyewear, preventing it from foggingIf you live in a cold climate and wear a face covering along with eyewear, you'll be aware of a big problem: such coverings cause your eyewear to thoroughly fog up. Well, the Stratus Balaclava solves that problem in brilliant fashion, as I recently found out for myself.Continue ReadingCategory: Gear, OutdoorsTags: Winter,

RGB laser projector hugs the wall, brings industry leading 4K sharpness

5 January 2026 @ 4:57 pm

Though big-screen televisions still dominate many living rooms around the globe, smart laser projectors have been making steady inroads of late – particularly those you can push right up to the wall. AWOL Vision has now launched another contender, one that aims to "deliver 4K clarity at screen sizes up to 200 inches."Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: