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Wearable astro patch aims to deliver eyedrops in zero gravity

by Ben Coxworth

It's already difficult trying to get eyedrops into your own eye – now, try to imagine doing so in the zero-gravity environment of space. That's why scientists have designed a facial patch that does the job … and it could be utilized here on Earth.

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BicyclesTransport

Clever wheeled ebike rack provides no-lift bike loading

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

A startup based in New Zealand has devised a great way to take your bicycles with you on your next adventure, and you won't need to lift a thing. The Goover Bike Rack can hold up to three bikes, and simply rolls up to your vehicle for quick hitching.

Pickup CampersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

Truck camper canopy spits out private sleeper pod to greet the night

by C.C. Weiss

More and more, we're seeing camper canopies that incorporate livable interiors alongside exterior living spaces. The new Unbounder X does just that in a unique way, using a slide-out to create a cozy hard-walled bedroom pod, accessed from outside.

Copilot, BitLocker, and Hyper-V in one $10 Windows Pro license

Windows 11 Home leaves out the drive encryption and virtual machine tools that a lot of power users may want. A Windows 11 Pro lifetime license adds them to your PC, and it’s on sale for $9.97 (reg. $199).

TelecommunicationsTechnology

Lightsaber-like plasma beam antenna is tuned by laser

by Etiido Uko

No matter the shape they come in, from thin metal rods to large parabolic dishes, antennas are typically solid structures. In work that would delight any Star Wars fan, scientists have now created an antenna from a plasma beam.

Tiny HousesOutdoors

Extra-wide tiny house lays out comfortable living on one level

by Adam Williams

Vagabond Haven's Helena is not for those wanting to travel with their home, but if light-filled, comfortable living on one level sounds good, the non-towable tiny house has a lot going for it.

Mobile TechnologyConsumer TechTechnology

Armored phone first in class with periscope telephoto lens

by Monica J. White

Blackview says that the XPLORE 6 rugged phone is the first in its class to sport a periscope telephoto lens, "bringing flagship-level imaging, performance, and AI capabilities into the rugged smartphone category."

ElectronicsConsumer TechTechnology

Bio-hybrid harvester generates electricity from human cells

by Etiido Uko

One reason we don't yet have powerful cyborgs roaming our streets is the batteries needed to power the electromechanical side. They are bulky and prone to running out of juice. Interestingly, the biological side – our bodies – run 24/7 on inherent chemical, mechanical, and electrical energy. Scientists have now developed a way to harness some of the body's energy to power wearables and implants.

BicyclesTransport

Adjustable mountain bike bar lets you change width back and forth

by Ben Coxworth

Having handlebars of the proper width is important, not least because if you end up making your bars narrower, you can't widen them again … or can you? German company Newmen Components is now offering an adjustable-width bar for mountain bikes.

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Technology

Researchers closing the gaps on high-temperature superconductors

by Mike McRae

Understanding the hidden rivalry between quantum states and waves caused by electron holes could bring us ever closer to a holy grail in modern engineering.

Mobile TechnologyConsumer TechTechnology

Modular phone promises total privacy at the flick of a switch

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Most modular phones are all about the swappable hardware or their repairability. But Brax's upcoming model takes a slightly different approach: it's going for maximum privacy.

MotorcyclesTransport

BMW's smallest sports bike breaks cover

by Utkarsh Sood

Small motorcycles equal big business, and it seems like moto companies are finally acknowledging that. The latest move comes from BMW Motorrad, which has now launched a third model on its new 450cc platform in the form of the F 450 RR sports bike.

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Slim multi-magnet tool stows swappable bit sleeves for different jobs