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A fraction of world's seawater could meet energy needs for generations
by Etiido Uko
“Under the sea, Darling it’s better, Take it from me!” sang the crab in The Little Mermaid, and he may be right. Scientists say 0.1% of the world’s seawater has enough critical elements to last 50,000 years, and are now exploring their extraction.
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Stark Future launches Varg "Factory Edition" off-road e-motos
by Utkarsh Sood
Just when you thought Stark Future couldn’t possibly outdo its Varg MX and EX off-road electric motorcycles, it goes on to launch limited-edition “Factory-edition” versions of the two fitted with all the bells and whistles you could have asked for.
Mount Etna may be like no other volcano on Earth
by Pranjal Malewar
Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna, has always been a geological puzzle. The Sicilian volcano has erupted several times a year, and glassy peaks of over 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) have fascinated scientists for decades.
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Oukitel WP68 Air and WP500 Ultra rugged phone review
by Joe Salas
Oukitel’s WP68 Air and WP500 Ultra: giant batteries disguised as rugged phones. One has IR night vision and the other a proper thermal camera. Also, one of them nearly tempted me away from my Galaxy S22.
Generative Bionics' smart robot skin prevents collisions
by Omar Kardoudi
Italian startup Generative Bionics unveils Gene.01, a humanoid robot with sensor-packed skin that feels people approaching and adjusts before contact, aiming to make human-robot collaboration safer on factory floors.
Beyond 1,500 hp: Why the Denza Z isn’t just another Porsche 911 clone
by Utkarsh Sood
The Porsche 911 is an unofficial benchmark for Chinese carmakers. There's a new sleek EV with a similar silhouette every few months. But unlike other lookalikes, the Denza Z comes with a spec sheet that suggests there's more than meets the eye.
Super-agers share traits linked to living healthier for longer
by Bronwyn Thompson
Blue Zone residents around the globe have become famous for having remarkable life expectancies, on average. Not only that, they live healthier for longer. Could their personalities be influencing health markers in these super-agers?
5-day dog tracker jumps on Starlink when cell signal fails
by Monica J. White
The Fi Ultra adds T-Satellite with Starlink to a rugged GPS dog tracker, promising live location updates beyond cell coverage, plus sound-and-vibration recall cues, waterproofing and up to five days of battery life.
Savvy cycling components flatten your bike for indoor storage
by Shirl Leigh
Trying to maneuver a bike through indoor spaces necessitates angling the handlebars around doorframes and other obstacles. One solution to that problem may come from Flatbike, which offers two components that aid cyclists in flattening a bicycle.
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High-value CFMoto adventure tourer smooths ride with smart suspension
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
CFMoto got mile-munching adventure seekers drooling last year when it revealed the 800MT-ES, which combined a punchy parallel-twin mill with a raft of riding aids. It's finally rolling out, starting with the UK – at an awfully compelling price.
Skullcandy's new over-ears bring Bose sound to bassheads on a budget
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Skullcandy says it's pulled out all the stops in developing its latest pair of over-ear headphones, and it even asked Bose for a helping hand. The Crusher 1080 ANC features Bose's audio engine and noise canceling tech, alongside immense bass.
'Dopamine apps' let people fake order food and shop online
by The Conversation
It sounds like harmless fun, letting users “buy” food, clothes or other products with no real-world cost, since most of these apps are free. But even when an app or website costs you nothing, they help advertisers better target you in real life.
Elsewhere
Battery packing humanoid workers no longer need to stop for a recharge, as Shanghai Electric showcases a bipedal robot with a "dual-battery hot-swap design that allows continuous operation" at WAIC 2026.
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