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An unusual way to boost vaccine effectiveness: Think positive
19 January 2026 @ 4:01 pm
Instead of focusing on your sore arm after your next vaccine, you might want to think good thoughts. A new study that trained people in the power of positive thinking showed that the practice can significantly boost antibodies created by the jab.Continue ReadingCategory: Body and MindTags: Vaccines, antibodies, Full throttle architecture: Mercedes-Benz plans 12 Dubai skyscrapers
19 January 2026 @ 1:44 pm
Luxury automakers are getting serious about architecture. Following its Miami skyscraper and Dubai tower, Mercedes-Benz has now really put its foot on the gas to collaborate on building no less than 12 new skyscrapers in Dubai.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, TechnologyTags: Building and Construction, Affordable electric enduro wants to replace 450cc four-strokes
19 January 2026 @ 12:49 pm
Talaria might be a Chinese company, but it’s done more for the dirt bike segment than most European and American companies. Its low-cost dirt bikes have popped up as viable alternatives to the likes of SurRon, Cake, and Segway. This one, though, promises to take on 450cc gas four-strokes.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Electric Motorcycles, World's first hydrogen drone sent into a combat zone
19 January 2026 @ 5:03 am
Ukraine has, for the first time, sent into combat a hybrid drone powered by hydrogen fuel. According to the builder Skyeton, a variant of its Raybird was deployed for full-scale combat duty with the Ukrainian Armed Forces in an active war zone.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: Ukraine , drones, Drone hunts submarines with the use of sonobuoys
19 January 2026 @ 4:09 am
It seems like you can't even hide from drones under the sea now, with General Atomics (GA) flight-testing its MQ-9B SeaGuardian maritime patrol unit. It was trying out the new Expanded Sonobuoy Dispensing System (ESDS) for hunting submarines where they hide.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: US Navy, General Atomics AeronautiHyundai rolls out stunning Staria camper van the West was waiting for
19 January 2026 @ 12:17 am
Hyundai's sleek, futuristic Staria van has been destined to make a cool, little camper van since it first emerged in 2021. And it didn't take long for that to happen, at least not in South Korea. Now, a couple days after revealing the all-electric Staria, Hyundai is previewing what a Staria camper van might look like in the Western world. And despite not having the slide-out rooftop deck of some clever Korean campers, it looks quite good, especially coming directly from Hyundai. Is it convincing enough to take on the likes of the Volkswagen California and Ford Nugget?Folding bike helmet lowers brain injury risk in crashes
18 January 2026 @ 10:44 pm
How much protection does your bicycle helmet offer? It might be less than you think, but Newlane’s latest helmet combines protection and convenience into a single package.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Helmets, Safety, Brain, ProtectionReview: Liquid-cooling phone delivers mighty game power and battery life
18 January 2026 @ 4:43 pm
We previewed the RedMagic 11 Pro last year, but with any technology it feels better to have a real-world, lived experience with it. And as someone who hasn't used an Android device for 13 years, it was about time I tried again – given that Apple continues to offer a little more bang for a lot more buck.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Smart technology, Review: Heating mug ensures your hot drinks stay warm as long as you need
18 January 2026 @ 12:57 pm
There's a lot of tech that solves problems that don't exist – however this isn't that. This mug from Feppo is one of those little products that makes things easier – especially if you get interrupted right when you've made yourself a coffee or tea.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Coffee, Smart Home, KTM 1390 Super Adventure R poses key question: Is bigger always better?
18 January 2026 @ 11:43 am
Adventure motorcycles (ADV) have been at the forefront of all the innovations in the moto world for the past few years. From the tech on board to rider aids, luggage solutions, and lest we forget, bigger engine capacities.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: KTM,