Hong Kong has introduced a pilot project aimed at improving pedestrian safety by addressing the issue of phone-distracted walking.In a city where pedestrians frequently use their phones, often leading to inattentiveness at crosswalks, new devices have been installed at several road crossings. These devices project a red light onto the sidewalk and onto any pedestrians standing at the edge when the “Don’t Walk” signal is active, providing a visual cue... Read more ›
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BMW Motorrad Austria and design studio Vagabund have collaborated to create the BMW CE 02, an electric scooter that blends futuristic design with retro elements, exemplifying a retro-futuristic aesthetic. This partnership follows their previous customization of the BMW CE 04, which included unique features like a surfboard rack and a smiley face. The latest customization introduces Teenage Engineering’s speaker-like radio and a cylindrical container for a portable umbrella.Paul Brauchart and... Read more ›
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Samsung presented a significant advancement in battery technology, especially in solid-state batteries. At the SNE Battery Day 2024 event in Seoul, South Korea, the company announced that its pilot solid-state battery production line is fully operational. “We built a pilot line last year to mass-produce solid-state batteries by 2027,” stated Samsung SDI, as reported by The Elec.These new batteries have already been sent to electric vehicle manufacturers for testing, receiving... Read more ›
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TCL has launched the 115” Experience More Promotion, celebrating the release of its 115” Q Class QM89 TV, the world’s largest QD-Mini LED TV—This initiative offers exclusive benefits to the first 115 buyers, forming an elite “Club 115.” Benefits include premium experiences such as attending Super Bowl LIX, movie premieres, NFL games, concerts, studio tours, and the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).Andy Thompson, TCL’s Chief Marketing Officer, highlighted that this promotion... Read more ›
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For the past year or so, LG Electronics has been working on transforming itself “Into a Smart Life Solution Company” under the leadership of its CEO, William Cho, who started his current role in 2021.The term “Smart Life Solution Company” might sound nebulous at first but it contrasts with the recent past in which LG was one of the best at building individual appliances and other products but wasn’t yet... Read more ›
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Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed a groundbreaking quantum microscopy method that allows for the visualization of electron movements in slow motion, a feat previously unachievable. Prof. Sebastian Loth, managing director of the Institute for Functional Matter and Quantum Technologies (FMQ), explains that this innovation addresses long-standing questions about electron behavior in solids, with significant implications for developing new materials.In conventional materials like metals, Read more ›
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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the availability of its new handheld game console, the ROG Ally X. Designed for enhanced Windows 11 gaming, the ROG Ally X features numerous hardware upgrades, including an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 1 TB SSD storage, 24 GB DDR5-7500 RAM, and an 80Wh battery, doubling the previous model’s capacity.The ROG Ally X offers improved ergonomics with a redesigned black chassis, deeper handles,... Read more ›
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MediaTek jumped on the automotive bandwagon in April 2023 when it launched its Dimentsity Auto automotive platforms to compete with Qualcomm in the digital cockpit arena. The Taiwanese chipmaker is mainly known for its mobile, computer, and TV systems-on-chip (SoCs), and to broaden its car-focused feature sets in automotive hardware, it partnered with NVIDIA to add AI and accelerated computing to the mix. Last March, MediaTek expanded the collaboration to... Read more ›
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A new collection of lampshades, known as MushLume, offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials by using mushroom mycelium. Unlike common lampshades made of metal, plastic, or glass, mycelium-based lampshades are sustainable, biodegradable, and renewable.Mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, is celebrated for its minimal environmental impact. It requires very little water and energy to produce, thereby reducing carbon emissions and waste. Moreover, mycelium is biodegradable, allowing it. Read more ›
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Flynow Aviation plans to deploy thousands of its automatic electric helicopters, or eVTOLs, at Expo 2030 in Riyadh, operating from October 1, 2030, to March 31, 2031. To support this initiative, Flynow is opening a regional office and production line in Saudi Arabia, with local assembly for both domestic use and global export. Chief Operating Officer Yvonne Winter indicated that the Saudi office might open within a couple of months.The... Read more ›
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Solar Scooters has unveiled its latest e-scooter, the Hyperion, which combines speed and range to offer an exciting ride. The Hyperion can reach a top speed of 65 mph (104.61 km/h) and has a range of up to 70 miles (112.65 km) when traveling at 30 mph (48.28 km/h). This performance is powered by a Samsung 72V 40Ah 2880Wh battery, utilizing 21,700 cells.The scooter features dual 3500W motors that peak... Read more ›
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The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, rumored to be the fastest upcoming Arrow Lake-S processor, is expected to feature a boost clock of up to 5.7 GHz. This flagship model will incorporate Lion Cove Performance Cores and Skymont Efficient Cores, with support from Arc Xe-LPG graphics.Noted leaker OneRaichu hinted at these specifications, suggesting a 5.7 GHz max boost for Performance Cores and a 4.7 GHz max boost for Efficient Cores.... Read more ›
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Amazon has reinstated a popular feature for the Amazon Fire Stick after it was removed earlier this year due to security concerns. This free tool allows users to control their device similarly to the main remote, which was particularly useful for those who had lost their physical remote and didn’t want to buy a new one. A notable advantage of the tool was the ease of typing usernames and search... Read more ›
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Samsung has expanded its customer care services in collaboration with AT&T and introduced new AI-powered tools to enhance support. Acknowledging the importance of quick and reliable fixes, Samsung is aiming to provide the so-called next-generation care options, to improve response times and ensure a convenient customer experience.Expansion with AT&TThe South Korean giant has partnered with AT&T to offer Same Unit Repair (SUR) options, making same-day, walk-in care more accessible; AT&T... Read more ›
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With the introduction of the Galaxy Ring at Unpacked, Samsung jumped on the smart ring bandwagon, a market currently dominated by Oura.Boasting a sleek 7 mm wide concave design, the Galaxy Ring weighs between 2.3 grams to 3 grams, depending on the size, and is a mere 2.6 mm thick. It offers nine size options, from 5 to 13, and Samsung provides a sizing kit to ensure customers order the... Read more ›
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Joby Aviation has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing a 523-mile test flight of its hydrogen-electric air taxi at its Marina, California facility. The flight, powered by liquid hydrogen, was conducted on June 24th, 2024, and resulted in water as the only emission. The aircraft landed with over ten percent of its hydrogen fuel remaining, marking a crucial step towards regional flights in the US with zero emissions other... Read more ›
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Yesterday, at the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds 3, the successor to the Galaxy Buds 2. These new earbuds feature substantial improvements in design, durability, connectivity, audio, call quality, battery life, and advanced features.The Galaxy Buds 3 adopt a stem design similar to Apple AirPods, offering a more secure and comfortable fit. This design also places the microphones closer to the lips, enhancing call quality. The earbuds... Read more ›
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At today’s Unpacked event in Paris, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The successors of the Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 launched last year in Seoul, both models offer some hardware upgrades but no significant changes.By limiting the most expensive improvements, Samsung is probably banking on the popularity of its foldable devices to limit the high costs of the foldable form factor’s Bill... Read more ›
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URB is set to construct the world’s greenest highway, the Green Spine, in Dubai, UAE. This project, part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, will utilize 100% renewable energy, primarily solar power. Electric trams will operate on solar-panel-clad railways, and the highway will be surrounded by urban farms and gardens, allowing residents to grow their own food and plants.The Green Spine will stretch for 64 kilometers along Sheikh Mohammad... Read more ›
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OnePlus and OPPO are reportedly developing a 7,000mAh battery for their phones, according to a leak from Digital Chat Station on Weibo. This significant battery upgrade could be introduced in a mid-range phone.While a 7,000mAh battery is not unprecedented, with devices like the Samsung Galaxy F62 and Galaxy M51 already featuring similar capacities, mainstream phones generally feature batteries around 5,000mAh due to design constraints.OnePlus’s recent advancements in battery technology, particularly... Read more ›
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