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Smart Home
Ford’s ingenious bed for couples keeps mattress hogs in their own half
Drawing on its driverless-car technology, Ford has created a smart bed for couples that uses sensors and a conveyor belt to prevent either occupant from straying onto the other half of the mattress while they doze.
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Forget police helicopters, California cops are using drones to spot suspects
Police drones deployed by California’s Chula Vista Police Department helped lead to the arrest of 20 suspects over a three-month study. It's a glimpse of the future of drones in law enforcement.
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Atomo’s ‘molecular coffee’ is brewed without needing to harvest coffee beans
Coffee beans, huh? Who needs ‘em? Apparently not the folks behind Seattle-based startup Atomo, who claim to have created a cup of "molecular coffee" that requires no beans to be harvested.
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This insect-sized drone can fly without any moving parts. How? Physics
Researchers from UC Berkeley have built a tiny insect-scale flying robot. Boasting no moving parts whatsoever, its atmospheric ion thrusters also allow it to move completely silently.
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Singapore uses its smart city tech to help citizens cut through the red tape
Like many governments, Singapore’s puts citizens through plenty of red tape. But as part of its smart-city initiatives, the government is using tech to remove layers of bureaucracy.
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The best drone photos from around the world will take your breath away
Most of today's drones come equipped with high-end cameras, which are quickly revolutionizing the world of aerial photography as we know it. Here are some of the best drone photos from around the world.
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Mars One Ventures’ promise of a one-way ticket to planet goes up in red dust
Mars One Ventures -- which once hoped to establish a permanent human settlement on Mars -- has filed for bankruptcy. It's the end of the road for a company that promised big, unfeasible things.
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U.K. company sets a record for world’s largest 3D-printed rocket engine
U.K. startup Orbex has unveiled the world’s largest 3D-printed rocket engine. It's up to 30 percent lighter and 20 percent more efficient than other similarly sized rockets. Here's how it will be used.
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This oddball Japanese robot will fold your clothes and do your laundry
Hate doing your own laundry? A Japanese robotics startup, Mira Robotics, created a telepresence robot which lets you hire another person to remotely fold your clothes for you through the machine.
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Does a steam-powered spacecraft hold the key to exploring the solar system?
A newly developed spacecraft prototype capable of using steam as a propellent may help the first miners survey potential dig sites and identify space rocks best fit for mining missions. Future versions may be fitted with sensors, allowing…
Mobile
Wireless charging is convenient, but power over distance remains a challenge
While Qi wireless charging is fast becoming ubiquitous for smartphones, allowing us to juice up our devices by placing them on a pad, the promise of power through the air is still unrealized. We take a look at the current state of play.
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Virgin Galactic donates record-breaking SpaceShipTwo rocket to the Smithsonian
Private space company Virgin Galactic recently donated the record-breaking rocket motor of SpaceShipTwo — aka VSS Unity — to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
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Scoot your commute! Here are the 9 best electric scooters on the market
Electric scooters are an affordable, convenient way to minimize your carbon footprint and zip around town. Check out 8 of our current favorites, whether you're working with a budget or have some cash to spare.
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Wish you could fly? You totally can with these top-of-the-line drones
In just the past few years, drones have transformed from a geeky hobbyist affair to a full-on cultural phenomenon. Here's a no-nonsense rundown of the best drones you can buy right now, no matter what kind of flying you plan to do.
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3D printers are better and more affordable. These are the best of 2019
On the hunt for a new 3D printer? We've got your back. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned veteran, this list of the best 3D printers has what you're looking for.
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Sick of walking everywhere? Here are the best electric skateboards you can buy
Thanks for Kickstarter and Indiegogo, electric skateboards are carving a bigger niche than you might think. Whether you're into speed, mileage, or something a bit more stylish, here are the best electric skateboards on the market.
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InSight places a heat shield over its seismometer, is very proud of itself
NASA's InSight lander placed its seismometer on the surface of Mars at the end of last year. Now the lander has successfully lowered a shield over the seismometer to protect it from the harsh Martian environment.
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Caltech sees supernovae, black holes ‘Ned Stark’ and ‘Jon Snow’ shredding stars
A new astronomical project has released its first set of results. It has observed more than one billion of the stars and has made a wealth of discoveries, from 50 small near-Earth asteroids to more than 1,100 supernovae.