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Earlier this year, South Africa's Berg Offroad introduced the CX6, an impressive trailer that packs small but expands into an all-out family base camp for up to six people. The builder's latest trailer tows on the same squaredrop-size footprint but adds space and comfort at camp by sleeping half the occupants. The little adventure vault folds and pops out in every direction to furnish...

The spraying of orchards and vineyards certainly isn't an eco-friendly process, with tractors spewing exhaust as they douse crops in herbicides and pesticides. That's one of the main reasons the electric, autonomous Prospr robot was created.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Agriculture, Crops, Farming

ViewSonic has leveled up its "Designed for Xbox" LED gaming projectors that "set new industry standards" upon release last year. The X1/X2 Pro models sport higher brightness, boast low input lag and come packing Google TV.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Viewsonic, Gaming, 4K UHD, Projectors, LED

As if the Line wasn't enough, Saudi Arabia is currently busy constructing yet another amazing skyscraper, named the Mukaab. Taking the form of a supertall cube, new information has been released that details the build progress so far and the sheer scale of the project.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Saudi Arabia, Skyscrapers

Saronic, a defense-technology company based in Austin, Texas, has announced the Corsair, its largest autonomous surface vessel yet. It's a 24-ft (7.3-m) sleek ship with customizable capabilities that can be deployed in "the thousands" for the US Navy.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: drones, Department of Defense, Warcraft, Naval Warfare, Warfare, US Navy, Autonomous, Swarm

A condition that killed millions of sailors between the 16th and 18th centuries has resurfaced, and looks set to become more prevalent in regions of the world you'd least expect to see it.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & NutritionTags: Disease, blood vessel, Inflammatory

The next wave of game-changing AI models will soon be upon us – "agent" style models that'll be able to take over entire ongoing tasks and jobs with full autonomy. Anthropic's newest AI model gives us a sneak peek, by taking over your whole computer.Continue ReadingCategory: AI & Humanoids, TechnologyTags: Anthropic, LLM (Large Language Model), Artificial Intelligence, Automation

You won't need a green thumb, floor space or any serious commitment in order to create a thriving indoor oasis with this functional vertical garden. And you also won't need a lot of spare cash either, with the whole kit coming in at around US$85.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: Kickstarter, Vertical Garden, Gadgets, Kitchen, Green+Technology, Sustainable

If you're a Meta Quest 3 or 3S owner, you're in luck. Meta-exclusive Batman: Arkham Shadow just dropped today and already people are going off the rails about how it might be the best AAA VR title of the year.Continue ReadingCategory: Games, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Virtual Reality, Meta (company), Oculus, Meta Quest

It would be an understatement to say that things can get pretty hectic in a hospital emergency room … enough so that staff occasionally administer the wrong medication. Soon, however, AI-enabled wearable cameras could help keep that from happening.Continue ReadingCategory: AI in Health, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: University of Washington, Deep Learning, Medication, Identification

You probably knew that wind turbines can be absolutely massive. But did you know the 'nacelle,' which sits at the top of the turbine and houses components like the generator and gearbox, is large enough to live in?Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: House, Home, Building and Construction, Tiny, Wind turbine

A. baumannii bacteria is a nasty antibiotic-resistant bug that thrives in hospitals, where it takes advantage of weakened immune systems. Researchers have now found the bacteria's secret weapon and have ideas on how to use it for good.Continue ReadingCategory: Infectious Diseases, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Antibiotic, Monash University, Bacteria, Superbugs

New research has revealed that a class of proteins possesses a previously unknown cell-protecting function that could be harnessed for healthier aging and as a treatment for age-related diseases.Continue ReadingCategory: Body & MindTags: Protein, Aging, Age-Related, McMaster University

Although brain-implanted electrodes do help minimize the effects of Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders, implanting and activating those electrodes can be a tricky process. That's why scientists are now developing an alternative, in the form of tiny injectable magnetic discs.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: MIT, Deep Brain Stimulation, Parkinson's Disease

From fire-breathers to sprinters, climbers and gymnasts, we've seen more than our fair share of impressive quadruped robots. Now the fourth-generation Honey Badger has added underwater walkies to the list of robodog capabilities.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Quadruped, Robots, Underwater

When it comes to getting a cold or the flu, there is a commonly held belief that men take it harder than women, exaggerating their symptoms and basically acting like big ol' babies. But is this phenomenon of "man sick" a real thing? We investigate.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Influenza, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Men only, Women, The Immune System

Researchers at MIT have unexpectedly stumbled upon a way to 3D print active electronics – meaning transistors and components for controlling electrical signals – without the use of semiconductors or even special fabrication technology.Continue ReadingCategory: Electronics, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: 3D Printing, Materials, MIT, additive manufacturing, Circuit

Fields turned over to solar farms are becoming a more common sight as we look towards a zero-carbon future. But like wind turbines, massive PV installations may soon be heading offshore. China is looking to lead the charge, and is embarking on sea trials of a wave-resistant hexagonal floating platform.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, TechnologyTags: Solar Power, Photovoltaic, Floating, China

In an overcrowded tiny house market, Portugal's Madeiguincho offers something a little different with its wooden models that are handcrafted by experienced carpenters. Its latest creation, the Atlantica, allows a family of four to escape the bustle of the city and live off-the-grid amongst nature.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, House, Home, Micro-House

If aliens are watching Earth, they might be able to detect us from the radio signals we beam to Mars to control our rovers there. Astronomers have now listened in on the nearby TRAPPIST-1 system to check whether aliens are chattering between their own neighboring planets.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: Extraterrestrial, Life, TRAPPIST-1, Astronomy, Radio, Pennsylvania State University, SETI

A wearable, non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) that quickly measures neural activity while the user plays through a video-game 'test' is helping clinicians more accurately diagnose attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While still in the research stage, this novel invention is showing a lot of promise in removing the gray area of ADHD diagnosis.Continue ReadingCategory: ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Taiwan Innotech Expo 2024,...

Nobody enjoys giving blood samples, but it’s a necessary part of many hospital stays and doctor visits. Soon we might not have to, thanks to a new device that can isolate biomarkers for different diseases using sound waves, from a single drop of blood, in around an hour.Continue ReadingCategory: Imaging & Diagnostics, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Diagnostic devices, Diagnosis, Diagnose, Blood, Biomarkers, University...

Using a weighted blanket overnight not only improves insomnia but mood as well, in addition to reducing the use of sleep medications, a review of existing studies has found. It’s an effective, non-drug way of improving sleep to ensure better overall health.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Sleep, Insomnia, mental health, Flinders University

If, like me, you can't decide which ammunition to load into your chain gun, Northrop Grumman has a variant of its 30 x 113mm M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun that can swap from one ammo to another at the flip of a switch.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: Northrop Grumman, Cannons, Weapon