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Gaming monitor refresh rates have been steadily climbing over the years: from 144 Hz to 240 Hz, 360 Hz, and beyond, with each jump promising a slight visual feedback edge for competitive players.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: LG, Gaming,

Sony's celebrating the 10th anniversary of its flagship 1000X series of headphones with a special release, the 1000X The Collexion.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Headphones,

At the end of the rainy and beginning of the dry season, thousands of small fish, about 5 cm (2 inches) in length, begin scaling a near-vertical rock face soaked in waterfall splash.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Marine Biology, Behavior

Utah startup Addax Outdoors unleashed a rather unexpected micro-camping trailer on the floor of SEMA 2022. While rugged teardrop-sized trailers are par for the course at the high-flash auto supplier show, the original Addax Overland trailer was developed with a rare combination of military toughness and land speed record vehicle expertise. It sized in even tinier than the typical off-road tagalong and wore official "Jeep" badging. The rugged, little sub-teardrop Jeep trailer, now named the Basecamp, has run through a full V3.0 update regimen and packs more trail and adventure readiness than ever. It's an electrified steel core ready to explode into a multi-sport adve

Anker's audio hardware brand Soundcore has expanded its Liberty lineup of wireless earbuds with a new feature-packed model aimed at productivity nerds.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags:

A patent filed in 1985 is being dusted off as a source of inspiration for a new 3D-printed triangular-shaped zipper that seamlessly fastens chairs, tents, robots and purses, making them simpler to pack and set up just with a press of a button.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, EngineeringTags: MIT,

Intake of too little dietary fiber and too much added sugar is a major contributor to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. One major source of added sugar is traditional soda, which has long been linked to obesity, cardiovascular disease, kidney problems, fatty liver disease, tooth decay, and other health complications.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living,

Not every tiny house needs to be the size of an apartment to feel comfortable and livable. The Algarve embraces the simple side of small living with a single-level layout and lots of glazing that helps open the home up to the outside.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and Constru

Toyota's global-market Hilux pickup platform and its turbo-diesel engine is already highly coveted unobtainium in the US, and it's about to get more attractive than ever. A forthcoming upgrade will make it even better for trades workers, off-roaders, overlanders and other diehard truck fans, boosting available payload so the incomparably rugged little truck can carry more weight, whether we're talking stacks of landscaping rock or expansive camper setups.Continue ReadingCategory:

Peter Tennant, Yale University; University of Leeds/ The ConversationContinue ReadingCategory: Brain Health, Body and MindTags: Art, Brain, Aging