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As more bacteria that cause diseases become increasingly resistant to antibiotics, we need more ways to fight off infections. That's where this new patch comes in. With just a gentle electric zap, this bioelectronic wearable could prevent bacteria from doing a number on us through our skin.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Bacteria, Wearable, University of Chicago, university-of-california-san-diego

Inflatable tents are easy to set up, and inflatable camp mattresses are nice n' comfy, so why not combine the two? That's just what Canada's Rise Outdoor has done with its AirNEST system, which consists of a tent and a wall-to-wall mattress along with an electric pump.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Tent, Camping, Inflatable, Kickstarter

After years of releasing conversion kits that transform a regular bike into an ebike, Swytch has now revealed the "ultimate affordable ebike (that's also just a really great bike)." The Go eBike will sport the company's latest hub motor and long-range battery combo.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Cycling

It's reasonable to say that, as we're increasingly plugged-in to a 24/7 cycle of news, entertainment and social media, we're finding less time to opt out and focus on self-care. And while meditation has shown to have well-studied mental and physical benefits, it can be a challenge to start and stick with.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Meditation, Sleep, Sleep monitors, Health, wearable electronics,...

We've seen some mad Hayabusa custom bikes over the years, but this one's right out of the box. It ditches the original engine for a massive two-stroke V6, but Meggatech Projects plans to make it look close to a standard Suzuki once it's finished.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Custom Bikes, Suzuki, Custom, Engineering, Outboard Motor, Two-stroke, Crazy

Scientists in Japan have created hybrid plant-animal cells, essentially making animal cells that can gain energy from sunlight like plants. The breakthrough could have major benefits for growing organs and tissues for transplant, or lab-grown meat.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Cells, Animals, Plants, Photosynthesis, University of Tokyo, Artificial organs, Lab grown meat, Hybrid

"Atlas uses a machine learning (ML) vision model to detect and localize the environment ... There are no prescribed or teleoperated movements; all motions are generated autonomously online. The robot is able to detect and react to changes in the environment (e.g., moving fixtures) and action failures (e.g., failure to insert the cover, tripping, environment collisions) using a combination of vision, force, and proprioceptive...

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the release of the Bond thriller Goldfinger, Rolls-Royce has built a one-off Phantom Extended that is a modern take on the 1937 Phantom III Sedanca de Ville that the eponymous villain built out of smuggled gold.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Rolls Royce, James Bond

If you've ever woken up in the middle of the night with sudden painful thigh, calf or foot cramping, you'll know just how awful the experience is – and, unfortunately, the frequency of these nighttime disturbances increases with age.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & NutritionTags: Age-Related, Aging, Sleeping, Muscle, musculoskeletal, Chronic, Diet

When someone receives an implant such as an artificial hip, there's a real risk of an infection occurring at the implant site. According to a new study, however, a covering of bacteria-frying gold nanorods could keep that from happening.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Chalmers University of Technology, Implant, Antibacterial, Gold

It would be an understatement to say that there are currently a lot of bit-driver-equipped multitools on Kickstarter. A new one sets itself apart from the pack, however, in that it sports a total of six features including storage space for four bits.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Multitools, Titanium, Wrench, Kickstarter

As someone who constantly battles with their overly distracting phone, I'm glad to see more minimalist handsets on the scene that are designed to be used as little as possible – like the upcoming Mudita Kompakt.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Smartphones, Gadgets, Minimalist, Kickstarter, Crowdfunding, E-Ink

Most of us are familiar with the vest-clad beagle that hunts for illegal fruits and plants in the travelers' luggage at airports. Now, a species of giant pouched rat has been trained to fulfill a similar role in finding illegal wildlife products.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Illegal, Shipping, shipping containers, Duke University, Wildlife, Conservation

In a conversation with XPRIZE Founder Peter Diamandis, Musk laid out what he sees coming from the rising force of AI, while laying out a timeframe for SpaceX's first unmanned and manned Mars missions, and lots more.Continue ReadingCategory: AI & Humanoids, TechnologyTags: Elon Musk, Tesla, X (formerly Twitter), LLM (Large Language Model), Artificial Intelligence

Trakka has long been building some of Australia's most rugged, agile off-grid adventure campers, from its original Volkswagen T2s, to its pop-top Toyota Land Cruisers, to a modern lineup of nomadic workspaces, modular camper kits, and Outback-ready exploration machines. Now it's kicking off what might just be its most luxurious lineup yet. It starts with the 2025 Torino, a 599-cm (236-in) Fiat Ducato that's...

Imagine an 8K-shooting camera drone that fits in a pocket, costs less than $700, and can be used with or without a remote. That's the HoverAIR X1 ProMax, and while the drone itself is great, one of its optional peripherals is still a work in progress.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Reviews, Camera drone

Head- and tail lights definitely help make bicycles visible from the front and back, but what about from the sides? The handlebar-plug-replacing SideLights are designed to address that shortcoming, plus they serve as headlights, tail lights and turn indicators.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: bike lights, Cycling, Road Safety, Kickstarter

Pedal-assist bikes can be a great way to ride farther and explore more, but many are much heavier than regular bikes. That's not the case with the upcoming Endorphin from Desiknio, which rides as a stealthy lightweight ebike that's "built for comfort and endurance."Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Mahle

We've seen a lot of crazy renders and heard big promises but now Saudi Arabia has finally delivered on the first part of its incredible Neom giga-project. Named Sindalah, it provides an ultra-exclusive luxury island getaway for a select number of well-heeled guests.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Neom, Saudi Arabia, Building and Construction, Luxury

If you've ever had a packing peanut stick to your clothes as you unbox your Amazon delivery, then you know that Styrofoam is pretty good at generating static electricity. A new invention turns that quality into a workable energy-saving solution.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Electricity, Energy, Plastic, RMIT, Sustainability

It's that time of the year again. We've got our hands on the shortlisted pictures from the 2024 Close-up Photographer of the Year competition, so you can feast your eyes on a whole new collection of natural wonders from around the world.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Gallery, nature, Macro, Photography

Rapid weight loss can cause a greater loss of muscle mass than losing weight slowly. The popularity of newer weight-loss drugs that shed pounds quickly has raised concerns among researchers about how this will affect the health of our muscles, which do more than just give us strength.Continue ReadingCategory: Body & MindTags: Weight Loss, GLP1, Muscle, Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Meet the EV equivalent of a full jerry can – a 141 kilowatt-hour battery charger on wheels, that can autonomously drive itself to wherever it's needed, flexibly extending charging networks and getting much-needed juice to stranded drivers.Continue ReadingCategory: TransportTags: Battery Charger, Electric Vehicles, Autonomous, Battery Technology, China

More than 30 years since Cosmo Kramer spruiked his coffee table book of coffee tables on an episode of Seinfeld, a new companion tome has surfaced, and it's become quite a hit. It's a coffee table book about coffee. (Sadly, however, it doesn't also turn into a coffee table.)Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: Kickstarter, Coffee, Art, Books