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Forget digital keystone, this tri-laser 4K projector puts optical first
1 May 2026 @ 3:13 pm
On the face of it, JMGO's latest lifestyle projector might look like just another boxy smart entertainment hub. But this model is reported to boast the world's first 3-in-1 optical system, and rests on a nifty gimbal stand that can adjust itself or play follow the user.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyBrembo distills its racing know-how into mountain bike brakes
1 May 2026 @ 12:17 pm
Brembo's braking equipment has graced many a champion-winning F1 racecar and MotoGP superbike over the last several decades. It's now targeting cyclists who demand serious stopping power, with a whole ecosystem of gear specifically for mountain bikes.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Humanoids will handle your baggage at Tokyo's short-staffed airport
1 May 2026 @ 9:57 am
The next time you fly through Tokyo's Haneda Airport, your luggage might be taken care of by the dexterous hands of a humanoid robot.Continue ReadingCategory: AI and Humanoids, TechnologyTwo-person tiny house puts the affordable back into small living
1 May 2026 @ 8:03 am
This pint-sized tiny house recalls the small living movement's humble roots by combining a very compact footprint that sleeps up to two people with a surprisingly affordable price.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and Construction, Robotic Ripsaw M1 built to scout and draw fire for US Marines
1 May 2026 @ 2:11 am
At the recent Modern Day Marine Exposition in Washington, DC, Textron Systems rolled out a robot made to fight alongside US Marines. Called the Ripsaw M1, it's designed to act as a robotic force multiplier for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) and Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV).Continue ReadingCategory: Military, EngineeringTags: Textron, 6-sleeper split-room camper van amplifies the Ford Nugget blueprint
30 April 2026 @ 11:04 pm
German camper van upstart Alcovia Vans has taken the well-known Ford Nugget multi-room camper van layout and adapted it for the ever-popular Fiat Ducato full-size van. It elevates the floor plan's versatility and comfort by adding an extra bed, trimming it all out in warm wood and felt, slatting in adjustable separation between the two "rooms" on the main floor, and adding an extra available seat to carry and sleep up to six people.Continue ReadingCategory: DJI announces entry-level but fully capable Lito Series drones
30 April 2026 @ 5:30 pm
DJI is one of the leading manufacturers of drones for aerial photography and videography. As social media continues to grow, beginners and content creators are seeking lightweight, easy-to-use devices for short-form video. DJI’s latest releases are designed to meet that demand.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Brain-inspired chip could reduce AI energy use by 70%
30 April 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Replicating the brain's capabilities, an impossible task, may theoretically require thousands of H100, one of NVIDIA's most powerful GPUs. At 700 watts per chip, we are looking at power consumption in the megawatt range. The brain runs on 20 watts. Scientists have taken inspiration from this remarkable organ to create chips that could cut conventional energy use by 70%.Continue ReadingCategory: AI and Humanoids, A vacuum company is somehow building the world's quickest car
30 April 2026 @ 3:57 pm
You might recognize Dreame as a fast-growing electronics brand from China that specializes in vacuum cleaners. Somehow, it's found time in its busy dust-buster-manufacturing schedule to stick a couple of rocket boosters on a sportscar and engineer the living daylights out of it... to the point that it's expected to hit a never-seen-before 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 0.9 seconds.Continue ReadingCategory: The naps that are red flags as we age, backed by two decades of data
30 April 2026 @ 3:27 pm
Naps are one of life's pleasures, but as we age, they can also be an early sign of health issues we're unaware of. These findings are thanks to a groundbreaking study of more than 1,000 people who had their daytime naps tracked for up to 19 years.Continue ReadingCategory: Sleep, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags: