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Mini quantum battery charges a million times faster than it discharges
by Etiido Uko
What comes to mind when you imagine fast charging? Smartphones going from zero to 100% in minutes? Or perhaps, EVs gaining 60 miles worth of charge in under an hour? Scientists have created a proof-of-concept quantum battery that charges one million times faster than it discharges … using a laser.
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ArchitectureEngineering
One-of-a-kind shipping container house even has its own pool and sauna
by Adam Williams
We've seen a lot of shipping container-based houses, but few are as impressive as the recently completed Vermont Villa. The home has a spacious interior and even includes its own pool and sauna.
DronesConsumer TechTechnology
Homemade solar drone smashes endurance record with 5+ hours aloft
by Omar Kardoudi
Luke and Mike Bell have modified their solar-powered drone so that it can now stay aloft for more than 5 hours, unofficially breaking the world endurance record for this type of electric drone.
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AutomotiveTransport
Toyota is still trying to make hydrogen-fueled vehicles a reality
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
As if it didn't already have its hands full investing in and launching electric cars, Toyota is now teaming up with Daimler Truck and Volvo to advance the development of hydrogen-fuel-cell tech for zero-emissions heavy duty vehicles.
MilitaryEngineering
US Air Force breaks ground on next-gen nuclear missile silo
by David Szondy
When you have a new ICBM, you need a place to keep it, so Northrop Grumman is building a prototype silo for the US Air Force to house its next-generation LGM-35A Sentinel nuclear missile that will replace the Cold War Minuteman III.
Consumer TechTechnology
Maxell revives and updates the classic cassette player with Bluetooth
by Shirl Leigh
Japanese consumer electronics company Maxell, known for its high-performance chromium metal cassettes during its 80s zenith, has now released a modern update to the portable cassette player.
AutomotiveTransport
Heavily disguised 7-seater Peaq EV revealed as new Škoda flagship
by Simon Heptinstall
Škoda has offered a pre-launch peek at the Peaq electric SUV – the biggest, most luxurious, and high-tech Škoda ever built. It’s spacious, well-equipped… and comes with its own wellness app.
Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors
Titanium utensil may look like a simple spork, but it packs 10 functions
by Maryna Holovnova
A new titanium spork-multitool packs 10 functions into a compact design and is now available on Kickstarter. EaTi One is built to handle outdoor adventures, camp cooking, and, most importantly, cracking open a beer by the campfire.
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