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Mosquitoes looking to mate in Australia are about to have the worst sex of their lives – thanks to genetic modifications turning their semen toxic. That's part of a new mosquito population control method set to be trialed by Macquarie University researchers looking to curb the spread of diseases carried by these insects. Talk about drastic measures, huh?Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Insect, Mosquito, Disease,...

The AI behavior models controlling how robots interact with the physical world haven't been advancing at the crazy pace that GPT-style language models have – but new multiverse 'world simulators' from Nvidia and Google could change that rapidly.Continue ReadingCategory: AI & Humanoids, TechnologyTags: Artificial Intelligence, LLM (Large Language Model), Robotics, Humanoid, NVIDIA, Google DeepMind

As promised, newly minted electric powertrain startup Donut Lab has premiered its first batch of all-electric motors you can see straight through. The company has descended on the annual CES show with not one or two motors but a family of five, ranging from a tiny drone drive to a high-performance hypercar cornerstone the company crowns the world power and torque density king. Each...

New York City will soon be getting its own personal offshore wind farm. The Empire Wind 1 project just received a US$3 billion project financing package and is expected to go online in 2027, powering roughly half a million borough residents. But what's the catch?Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, TechnologyTags: New York, Offshore Wind, Wind turbine, Wind Power, Renewable Energy, Green+Energy

Most homes have far fewer electrical outlets on the outside than on the inside, which can pose a challenge when powering outdoor devices. The Power Mole V2 is here to help, by transmitting even more power right through window panes.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: Power delivery, Glass, Kickstarter, Induction

If you spot a snazzy silver ebike at CES this week, you should know that it's more than just a pretty face. It's the 3D-printed Titanium Zero, and it sports what is claimed to be the world's smallest, lightest, highest-torque-density motor.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, World's Smallest, World's Lightest, Motor, Cycling, CES 2025, 3D Printing, Titanium

Though pitched as the first of its kind, we have seen something very similar to the Dryft Board as far back as 2011. This new ride is described as a Hybrid Board Cross, and merges elements of a BMX bike, skateboard and drift cart into one fun-loving e-mobility package.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles, Drifting, ebikes, Electric Skateboards, BMX

Following its shipping container-based sauna, Backcountry Containers once again showcases the versatility of the metal boxes with its Augustine tiny house. A good fit for rural living or as a hunting lodge, it features a flexible bedroom and garage space that can be used to house people or vehicles.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, shipping containers, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home

Ultra-short-throw projectors are a great way to replace the big-screen TV without having to endure tricky setups. But even these entertainment hubs can be large and heavy. That's certainly not true of the O2S Ultra from JMGO.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Laser TV, Projectors, 4K UHD, CES 2025

Sony's foray into electric cars, the Afeela 1, is now available to pre-order. Bookings are now open in California, with the Origin trim starting at US$89,900, and the Signature trim at US$102,900.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: CES 2025, Electric Vehicles, Sony, Honda, LIDAR

Splitting the difference between a camping cabin and a heavy-duty safari tent, the new K-Tent from Kudhva Kanvas is a glamping retreat meant to hop between destinations. Its sturdy aluminum-tube frame stands up to the elements and lifts campers off the ground for a warm, level, stable night of sleep closed off from the bitter wilds by thick British canvas. Set it up permanently...

Dakar Rally participants know what they're signing up for: a gruelling two-week ordeal they have no guarantee of completing. But this storied event was born of an even more extreme and dangerous experience, that one man had to endure all alone...Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Dakar Rally, Endurance Racing, Racing, Car, Off-road, Truck, Dirt Bikes

Downhill skis can certainly be awkward to carry, but you know what? So can their poles! San Francisco startup Yardsale is out to change that, with customizable poles that cling together via integrated magnets.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Skiing, Magnetic

Electric mobility has never been bigger. You could argue all day about whether you’re up for it or not, but the truth is that the automotive industry is heading into electrification without a doubt.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Dirt Bikes, Electric Motorcycles, Indiegogo, Off-road

Hisense's premium home cinema ultra-short-throw projector line has evolved. The upcoming L9Q model announced at CES 2025 features the company's triple-laser engine for 4K Google TV with high brightness, color accuracy and contrast plus included ALR screens at up to 150 inches.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Hisense, Laser TV, Projectors, 4K UHD, CES 2025

The world's largest consumer tech show kicks off this week, and San Diego's storied e-mobility startup Aptera is driving into CES 2025 for the first public showing of its production-intent solar electric vehicle, which has just been aero tweaked with help from Pininfarina.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles, CES 2025, Solar Powered, Aptera, Pininfarina

CES 2025 is finally upon us, which means we'll see a bunch of cool new gadgets from the year's biggest consumer tech show. Roborock is kicking things off with a robot vacuum cleaner that brings even more robotics to the party: its foldable arm can extend out from the top of the machine and automatically pick items up off the floor.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The...

When we last looked at air taxi startup Lilium, it was in administration and laid off most of its employees on December 20. Now it seems there was a Christmas miracle on December 24, with investors throwing out a €200 million (US$206 million) lifeline.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Lilium, Air Taxis, eVTOL, Investment, Electric Aircraft, Jets

Smartphone stands certainly are handy devices, but why tote around a tool that serves as nothing more than a phone prop? The TriPro Stand does a lot more, packing in features such as a blade, bit drivers, a knife sharpener and more.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Multitools, smartphones, Titanium, Kickstarter

Trust a Chinese automaker to consistently push the boundaries of innovation. This time, it's the Shanghai-based electric car maker Nio, which is well-known for its battery swap and autonomous tech, that is making the headlines.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Nio, China, Electric Vehicles, MINI, Cooper, Hot hatch

Tom Walkinshaw Racing or TWR is one of the most illustrious names in British motorsports. It’s the same brand that created the likes of the XJ220 and XJR-15 roadgoing supercars of the early 1990s. Now, with Tom's son Fergus leading the charge, the brand has made a comeback – and how!Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Jaguar, track car, Custom

As the new year arrives, many will consider going on a diet to shed holiday weight. One popular approach might be intermittent fasting, but a new study says you might want to think twice if having a full head of hair is important to you.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Fasting, Diet, Baldness, Hair, Weight Loss

In June 1974, the offices of the Summa Corporation in LA were broken into, sparking the revelation of one of the oddest and boldest stories in the history of espionage. It involved submarines, a mad millionaire, and an absolutely wild cover story.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: CIA, USSR, US Navy, Submarine, Nuclear weapons

It's 2025 and as is the case with every new year, there’s plenty happening in the world of motorcycles. There are quite a few bike launches lined up for the next 12 months, from cruisers to adventure bikes, and sure enough, there are some cool ones to look out for.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Buell, Can-Am, KTM, BMW Motorrad, Royal Enfield, EICMA 2024