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AR ski goggles show you the hazards that your eyes alone can't see
by Maryna Holovnova
Provuu is a brand from Switzerland, where they know what's needed for a good day on the slopes. The company's ski goggles are now on Kickstarter, and if you’ve ever had to cancel a ski day due to low visibility, this might be a must-have gadget.
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Want to own your own Waymo? 2026 could be your year
by Michael Franco
Most fully autonomous cars are being deployed in commercial settings, such as those used by driverless-ride providers like Waymo. However, a new company called Tensor plans to bring an L4 robocar to consumers next year, and it looks damn impressive.
World’s largest EV manufacturer is coming to the Western market
by Utkarsh Sood
Chinese e-mobility company Yadea, which sells more electric vehicles per year than Tesla, is launching in the European market, starting with four electric two wheelers initially heading to the UK thanks to a partnership with True Enterprises.
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Pond frogs chow down on 'murder hornets' like it ain't no thing
by Michael Franco
In the world of flying, stinging insects, Asian giant hornets reign supreme, reaching impressive sizes and wielding mighty venom-filled lances. Now, researchers have found an unlikely hero that can vanquish these buzzing badasses: the humble frog.
If you're stuck at a desk, sit on something decent
by Joe Salas
We spend way too long in front of screens, so a good desk chair matters. I'm 100% function over form – I'll take comfort over looks any day. It could be hand-crafted from unobtanium and unicorn pelts, but if it's not comfy, I'm out. Here's my review.
Yamaha dumps its inline-four engine in favor of a V4 configuration
by Utkarsh Sood
Yamaha recently declared that it was formally retiring its iconic inline-four M1 – the same platform that has helped Yamaha secure eight MotoGP riders' titles since its introduction in 2002. Replacing the setup would be a new V4 engine.
Dinky little laser box throws big-screen entertainment from inches away
by Paul Ridden
Until fairly recently, if you wanted to get a projector close to the wall, the ultra-short-throw model you'd need would be something of a beast. China's JMGO changed that in January with its compact O2S Ultra – and now the next in line has launched.
$3,500 café racer makes us wonder: What is a motorcycle?
by Utkarsh Sood
The Tromox M05 might be a café racer motorcycle by design, but realistically, it’s an ebike when you take a look at its specs. It comes from a company that has earned quite a reputation for affordable electric two-wheelers loaded with tech.
Lexus' electric supercar concept is going for space-age luxury vibes
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Lexus has just unveiled the successor to its legendary LFA supercar after discontinuing the first one over a decade ago. It's got new underpinnings, bold styling, and an electric powertrain to replace the fire-breathing V10.
Anchovy-inspired appliance could keep microplastics from leaving your laundry
by Ben Coxworth
The water leaving your washing machine may soon be a lot more eco-friendly, thanks to the anchovy. A filter inspired by the tiny fish could remove microplastics from the outgoing water, keeping them from entering local waterways.
Noble sacrifice: Sick baby ants call in the cannibals
by Michael Franco
In a wide range of social species, when an animal is sick, it takes itself away from its group. Ant pupae are unable to move, however, so they've developed a unique mechanism that leads them to sacrifice their own life for the betterment of the nest.
Ultra-rare carnivorous 'killer plant' found lurking on city's doorstep
by Bronwyn Thompson
There's an old saying that everything in Australia wants to eat you – and this apparently includes plants. Now scientists have made a special find, stumbling across a massive community of a rare meat-eaters living closer to humans than ever before.
Fresh or fishy: Microneedle device spots sketchy seafood in real time
by Ben Coxworth
When you're checking the freshness of a piece of fish that you plan on eating, you want results right away. That's where a new microneedle-based sensor comes in, as it delivers a yay or nay in less than two minutes.
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