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Realta Fusion became the first private company to convert plasma energy directly into electricity by decelerating charged particles—bypassing steam turbines. The Wisconsin startup plans modular fusion plants by the mid-2030s, targeting 10–20% lower electricity costs.
Brain2Qwerty v2 decodes typing-related brain signals into text with 61% word accuracy, far surpassing previous non-invasive systems. However, it requires a room-sized scanner, lacks real-time capability, and currently excludes...
UBTech's UWORLD U1 humanoid robot features 88 degrees of freedom and AI that recognizes 20+ emotional states with 90% accuracy. UBTech plans to donate 100 units in 2026, targeting China's 90 million adults living alone.
World Leaks hackers stole 630GB from Tata Electronics—a major Apple supplier assembling ~25% of iPhones—exposing iPhone 18 Pro details and supplier contracts, highlighting critical cybersecurity gaps in Apple's supply chain.
The FAA proposes replacing its 53-year-old supersonic flight ban over the US with noise-based regulations, allowing quieter supersonic aircraft to operate where the Concorde once couldn't.
UBTECH's UWORLD U1 humanoid robot series targets home use, featuring realistic silicone skin, 88 degrees of freedom, and emotion-detecting AI. Priced from $17,632 to $145,707, it has already secured over 13,000 pre-orders.
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Developer Wenting Zhang modded an M5PaperS3 kit to run Game Boy games on a 4.7-inch E Ink touchscreen, achieving playable speeds by only refreshing changed pixels. Files are free on GitLab.
xTool's O1 Omni Printer is a 4-in-1 device supporting UV, textile, and 3D texture printing on materials like wood, glass, metal, and curved objects. Three versions start at $1,699, shipping August 2026.
DJI's Osmo 360 offers full-surround 8K/50fps video and 120MP stills with large 1/1.1-inch sensors for $349. It adds strong stabilization, good low-light performance, and built-in wireless mic support.
The RootBoard is a $115 Raspberry Pi Zero mini laptop with a 70-key keyboard, 3.5-inch display, battery, and speakers, currently crowdfunding with deliveries planned for November 2026.
Hyundai and Kia are developing Far-UVC light technology that kills odor-causing bacteria inside car cabins at the source, making interiors permanently fresher and more hygienic than traditional air fresheners.
The DJI Agras T55 agricultural drone carries 50L of liquid or 55kg of granular material, spraying at 50L/min. It autonomously navigates tough terrain via radar, lifts 40kg payloads, and costs over $10,000.
Sony will stop producing disc-based PlayStation games by 2028, signaling a full shift to digital downloads and streaming. This may impact collectors and gamers who rely on physical media or lack stable internet access.
Vinton Cerf, co-creator of TCP/IP, is retiring from Google after 20 years. He predicts that autonomous AI agents will eventually need formal technical standards, similar to the internet protocols he helped develop.
Apple is planning a major visual redesign of the entry-level MacBook Pro in spring 2027, alongside new iPads and iPhones, making it a significant product refresh season.
SpudCell, the first fully synthetic cell with a complete lifecycle—growth, replication, and division—was built from known chemicals with just 90 kb of genetic code, potentially revolutionizing medicine and industrial chemical...
Tesla's Cybercab—a pedal-free, steering-wheel-free robotaxi—is now on Austin's public roads, marking a major step in the company's autonomous vehicle ambitions as it challenges Waymo's current 577-vehicle Texas fleet.
Gmail's new Gemini-powered Live AI feature lets users search their inbox using natural language, making it faster and easier to find emails without needing exact keywords. Currently in beta.
NASA awarded $590 million to three companies for four lunar cargo missions supporting its $30 billion moon base plan. A Blue Origin rocket explosion may delay a key lander, but NASA is exploring backup launch options.
Hyundai is considering going hybrid-only for mainstream vehicles, mirroring Toyota's strategy. With hybrids already outselling combustion models, larger vehicles like the Sonata, Santa Fe, and Palisade are likely first candidates.
Muxshed is a free, self-hosted streaming studio that simultaneously broadcasts to YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and more—no per-channel fees required. It supports OBS, hardware encoders, and browsers, with scene switching, audio mixing,...
Google's NotebookLM now lets AI Ultra and Pro subscribers generate 60-second, TikTok-style vertical videos from uploaded research, featuring narration and paper cutout visuals, with free user access coming soon.
The 2027 Apple Watch may receive a major redesign that breaks existing band compatibility, while the upcoming Series 12 this fall could be a minor update. Hold off buying new bands until after the redesign launches.
Flock Safety's AI cameras scan 20 billion vehicles monthly, aiding roughly one million arrests last year. However, ~50 cities have canceled contracts over privacy concerns, including warrantless tracking and unauthorized...