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Hybrid jet engines work to excel where pure-electric jets fail

Hybrid jet engines work to excel where pure-electric jets fail

by David Szondy

A hybrid-electric jet engine may seem as absurd as a horse-drawn Zeppelin, but GE Aerospace is ground testing a new megawatt-class hybrid turbofan engine and its full powertrain that is powerful enough to run a medium-haul narrow-body airliner.

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Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors

24-in-1 multitool leaps out of the pocket and EDCs its own way

by Stefan Ionescu

Woods Design has unveiled a stylish metal bracelet that’s actually an EDC toolkit featuring hex screwdrivers, a spoke wrench, whistle, compass, eternal pen, and a fire starter. It can even morph into a strap for your smartwatch.

EnvironmentScience

CERN supercollider gets sustainable side hustle heating local homes

by David Szondy

Okay, CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) might have uncovered the Higgs boson and helped redefine our concept of physical reality, but what has it done for us lately? How about a side hustle heating several thousand homes in the neighborhood?

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DronesConsumer TechTechnology

Look, no hands: Flying umbrella follows user through the rain

by Monica J. White

A YouTuber has upgraded his drone-powered flying umbrella with autonomous “follow me” capabilities, turning a striking novelty into something approaching practical hands-free rain protection.

Tiny HousesOutdoors

Single-story tiny house feels much larger than it should

by Adam Williams

Going tiny always means making some sacrifices, but the Natural Luxe needs fewer than most. It has a remarkably open and spacious layout with a large kitchen and living area, and even a dedicated home office.

AutomotiveTransport

Volvo's premium electric SUV rolls more than 500 miles between top-ups

by Simon Heptinstall

It’s hyperbole season in the automotive world. Volvo has unveiled revealed "the true meaning of freedom to move" with the launch of an electric SUV named the EX60, which boasts a per-charge range of more than 500 miles.

ElectronicsConsumer TechTechnology

Smart soldering iron packs a camera to show you what you're doing

by Ben Coxworth

Soldering frequently involves squinting at the fiddly task at hand, or performing that task under an unmoving magnifying glass. The D01 Visual Soldering Iron offers a more versatile alternative, as it's equipped with a smartphone-connected camera.

Around The HomeLifestyle

Tilted frying pan creates multiple cooking zones via basic geometry

by Shirl Leigh

The iLean-Pan is designed to replace several kitchen pans with a more versatile design. It has an angled bottom that can be heated up to three temperatures in different areas to sauté multiple food ingredients.

AI and HumanoidsTechnology

Google AI lets you explore any virtual world you can dream up instantly

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Google's just begun opening up access to an AI model I can actually get behind. This one lets you generate a virtual world of any kind and travel through it with a vehicle or character like in a video game – all with a simple text prompt.

Medical DevicesMedical InnovationsBody and Mind

New ultrasound pad aims to make prenatal visits less unpleasant

by Michael Franco

If you've ever had a sonogram you know that, even though the test isn't too hard to endure, the cold glob of gel that goes on your skin before you get "wanded" is pretty unpleasant. Japanese researchers have now come up with an alternative.

Tiny HousesOutdoors

Tiny Hogwarts house performs some downsizing magic to sleep up to four

by Adam Williams

The Tiny Hogwarts features a compact interior that would be a good fit for two people to live full-time, but thanks to some well-thought-out interior design choices it can also accommodate up to four when needed.

Home EntertainmentConsumer TechTechnology

Sonos gets serious about pro audio with an 8-channel amp for large homes

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Eight years after the arrival of the Sonos Amp, which supported four speakers for high-end streaming audio around your house, the brand's leveled things up with an 8-channel amplifier that pairs well with architectural speakers in larger homes.

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