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Raleigh looks to the future with gorgeous connected ebike for the city
5 July 2025 @ 11:03 am
The UK's oldest bicycle manufacturer has launched an ebike called the One. The chain-free commuter rolls with built-in GPS and anti-theft measure, smart connectivity features, and a "striking new visual identity" that "sets the tone for the evolution of cycling."Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, City, Choosing glass over plastic? You might be drinking more microplastics
5 July 2025 @ 7:05 am
From ocean depths to kitchen shelves, microplastics have infiltrated nearly every corner of the environment. They’ve been found in food, water, soil, air, household dust, and even human waste. This widespread presence raises serious concerns about its impact on both health and ecosystems.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Xiaomi attracts a crowd with Tesla-targeting YU7 Electric SUV
5 July 2025 @ 6:03 am
Xiaomi might not be a seasoned veteran in the auto industry, but the electronics-turned-automotive giant is currently one of the hottest players in China’s EV space. That’s largely thanks to the launch of its all-new SUV, the YU7.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Xiaomi, Electric Vehicles, The new DJI Power 2000 just dropped – and so did the price
4 July 2025 @ 10:42 pm
DJI, known for high-tech drones, has recently dipped its rotors into the heavy-hitters of the off-grid sector, and honestly, it doesn't disappoint. The DJI Power 2000 is a stylish, feature-rich, compact little beast of a power station that dropped the other day with some serious specs – and an obvious eye on popular brands like Jackery, EcoFlow, and Renogy.Continue ReadingCategory: OutdoorsTags: DJI Innovations, Secret to scarless healing may lie inside our mouths
4 July 2025 @ 8:25 pm
We all know that injuries which occur inside the mouth heal much quicker than those on the outside of the body. Scientists have a new understanding of why this is the case, and believe that their findings could one day be used in wound treatments that reduce or even eliminate scarring.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Cedars-Sinai, Stanford UniversitSub-$1,400 XiaoTun could be "the people's underwater jetpack"
4 July 2025 @ 5:57 pm
Consumer aerial jetpacks may still not be readily available, but underwater jetpacks? Those are another story. The relatively affordable XiaoTun is the latest to cross our radar, reportedly shooting wearers up to a maximum submerged speed of almost five feet per second.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTags: Underwater, Jetpack, Affordable lightweight folder rides the ebike commute at 26 lb
4 July 2025 @ 4:27 pm
Fresh from a model refresh at Eurobike 2025, folding bike veteran Dahon has rolled out a new ebike that lives up to its K-Feather moniker. Tipping the scales at around 26 lb, it should be a fairly easy heft into the train compartment or car trunk between commutes.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, This 1,200 hp California monster looks beautifully different
4 July 2025 @ 3:03 pm
I'm oversimplifying, but a lot of the latest hypercars feature similarly sharp, angular, and futuristic designs that sort of blend into each other. Canadian twins Nikita and Iliya Bridan decided to go another way with their wicked limited-edition creation, the Oilstainlab HF-11.Continue ReadingCategory: AutomMIT tech could help warehouse bots spot broken goods before shipping
4 July 2025 @ 1:57 pm
Researchers have developed a way to use high-frequency electromagnetic waves to visualize objects that are hidden from view – such as a tool in a pile of junk or a vase in a cardboard box – with much greater accuracy than before.Continue ReadingCategory: Electronics, Consumer Tech, Birdhouse Modular is a tiny house that comes together like Lego
4 July 2025 @ 12:33 pm
The Birdhouse Modular is an interesting new tiny house that's laser-focused on flexibility. Featuring a prefabricated cabin-like exterior, the non-towable home is designed to adapt to whatever size and rooms the owner requires.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and Construction