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Lightning-fast Formula E race car does 0-60 in 1.82 seconds flat

Imagine a race car so fast it leaves the current Formula 1 vehicle in the dust. That’s the Gen3 Evo Formula E race car, the pinnacle of electric racing technology. With the ability to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in a blistering 1.82 seconds, this machine isn’t just setting new records; it’s shattering our expectations of what electric vehicles …

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How to fly with your dog when money is no object

Imagine you’re about to zip up your suitcase for a much-awaited vacation, and there’s your four-legged companion gazing up at you with those soulful eyes. The thought of leaving them behind tugs at your heartstrings, especially when the only travel options seem to be less than ideal. With commercial airlines tightening the leash on pet travel, your furry friend often …

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Meet the American who created bubble gum, Walter Diemer, home-kitchen chemist outwitted scientists

Walter Diemer made it more fun to be a kid. Business owners and ballplayers smiled with profit and pleasure, too, after chewing on his contribution to global consumer culture. Diemer invented bubble gum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1928. It was an unexpected moment of inspiration for the high-school graduate gum-company accountant with a side hustle as a home-kitchen chemist. MEET …

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NASA’s Dragonfly drone cleared for flight to Saturn’s moon, Titan

After overcoming the hurdles of COVID-19 delays and budget overruns, NASA has finally given the Dragonfly rotorcraft mission the go-ahead. This autonomously operated nuclear-powered rotorcraft is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey to Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, in 2028. Artist’s concept of Dragonfly rotorcraft (NASA/JHU-APL) Why Titan? Titan is no ordinary celestial body. Located about 746 million miles from …

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Penguin-inspired robot explores sea using AI

Meet the Quadroin AUV, a bio-inspired aquatic robot making waves in underwater research. Mimicking penguins’ swift and graceful swimming, this autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is the brainchild of German underwater tech company EvoLogics. Quadroin AUV (EvoLogics) The evolution of the Quadroin The journey began with the PingGuin, an experimental AUV that showcased its potential back in 2020. Drawing inspiration from …

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Bigger, faster, thinner, lighter iPad Pro and iPad Air models coming to tackle AI

Apple just made its first artificial intelligence product move with the M4 Apple silicon chip in a new iPad Pro model that is bigger, faster, thinner and lighter than its predecessor. The late Steve Jobs once predicted iPad would replace laptops, and that day may have finally arrived. Three additional versions of iPad were announced with upgrades to the line. …

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Luxurious bubble submarine set to take passengers into depths of the sea

Imagine swapping the sundeck for the sea bed, exchanging the horizon for the deep blue mystery of the ocean. This is no longer a fantasy for the wealthy wanderlust-stricken traveler. Triton Submarines has redefined luxury travel by delivering its first Triton 660/9 AVA to Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK …

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Are these robots making humans obsolete for home and repair tasks?

In a groundbreaking development, researchers have unveiled the impressive capabilities of the Aloha Unleashed project. This project, spearheaded by Stanford Ph.D. student Tony Z. Zhao and assistant professor Chelsea Finn from the Mobile Aloha team, showcases the next level of robotic dexterity. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK VIDEO TIPS, TECH REVIEWS AND EASY HOW-TO’S …

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Underwater kite can harness the ocean’s power for sustainable energy

The Swedish company Minesto is making waves in the renewable energy sector with its innovative Dragon 12, an underwater kite that promises to generate clean electricity. The Dragon 12  (Minesto) A kite underwater? Imagine a kite flying through the air, tracing a figure-eight pattern as it soars. Now, picture that same motion deep under the sea. That’s the essence of …

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Electric humanoid robot poised to shake up the job market

Boston Dynamics has unveiled a groundbreaking achievement in the ever-evolving robotics landscape. Supported by visionary research and decades of practical experience, this new electric robot marks a significant leap forward. The fully electric Atlas robot. (Boston Dynamics) Boston Dynamics unveils electric Atlas The Massachusetts-based robotics company bid farewell to the hydraulic Atlas and revealed its successor — a fully electric …

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