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Watch: BYD’s self-driving electric hypercar jumps in the air over road spikes

Remember the Yangwang U9? Yeah, the same 1,287-horsepower electric hypercar from China that made headlines a few months back for doing bunny hops and spinning in a circle at a standstill. In a recently released video, the BYD hypercar is seen driving autonomously and jumping over a variety of obstacles, including road spikes like in a game of Moon Patrol.

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Category: Automotive, Transport

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Toyota builds utopian smart city with Mt Fuji as its backdrop

Imagine a city where self-driving electric cars whiz along roads designed exclusively for them. The sidewalks are a mix of people and robots going about their daily business. A drone flies overhead to deliver your latest Amazon package of toothpaste, thankfully, as you used up the last of yours that morning. But your house knew that already, and it placed the order for you.

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Blows to the head might wake dormant disease-causing virus

Individuals who suffer head trauma from sports, accidents, or other causes often go on to develop neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. A new study sheds light on why that might be and offers a way to prevent it.

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Category: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Body & Mind

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iPhone charging toaster delivers full battery in 2 seconds flat

One of the buzziest products at CES 2025 is far simpler than any massive, crisp-pictured TV or next-gen EV for street and sky. The all-new Swippitt IPS is a fast power-up solution for mobile phones. Forget handcuffing your iPhone to an electrical socket or wireless dock for the next two hours, simply drop it into the toaster-like Swippitt Hub and walk away with a fully charged battery in a matter of seconds.

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Category: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, Technology

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Genetic tweak weaponizes mosquito semen for population control

Mosquitoes looking to mate in Australia are about to have the worst sex of their lives – thanks to genetic modifications turning their semen toxic. That's part of a new mosquito population control method set to be trialed by Macquarie University researchers looking to curb the spread of diseases carried by these insects. Talk about drastic measures, huh?

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Category: Biology, Science

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Hollowed-out donut motor promises world-high power & torque density

As promised, newly minted electric powertrain startup Donut Lab has premiered its first batch of all-electric motors you can see straight through. The company has descended on the annual CES show with not one or two motors but a family of five, ranging from a tiny drone drive to a high-performance hypercar cornerstone the company crowns the world power and torque density king. Each motor promises to cut mass, boost torque and improve overall performance of the target machine.

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Shipping container tiny house has room for people and vehicles too

Following its shipping container-based sauna, Backcountry Containers once again showcases the versatility of the metal boxes with its Augustine tiny house. A good fit for rural living or as a hunting lodge, it features a flexible bedroom and garage space that can be used to house people or vehicles.

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Category: Tiny Houses, Lifestyle

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