Earlier in the year we saw Unihertz sub-brand 8849 sharpen up the visuals for the built-in projector of its Tank 4 Pro rugged smartphone. Now Blackview is doing the same to its Active 12 Pro rugged tablet, but this time we're looking at Full HD image throws.
Category: Outdoors
Tags: Rugged, Tablet, Projectors, HD
One of the problems with microplastics pollution lies in the fact that the plastic particles can be so small, we don't even know they're present in water in the first place. A new type of engineered bacteria could help, by causing those microparticles to glow green.
Category: Environment, Science
Tags: American Chemical Society, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Microplastic, Bacteria, Pollution, Water
We don't fully understand why some people appear more attractive to mosquitoes – largely because it's complicated, a tangled web of physiological factors, geography and species. But a new study has found that for some people, the biting insects are partial to the taste of beer.
Tags: Radboud University Nijmegen, Mosquito, Malaria, Animal science, Insect, Beer, Music festival
We didn't expect Flextail to let Nitecore's APO5C backcountry micro-inflator stand for too long without firing a counterstrike. And what a strike it is. The all-new Zero 2.0 takes Flextail's already highly popular, benchmark-setting Zero pump to the next level with a lighter build that weighs an even ounce, increased output and a swappable extreme-weather battery system. It's everything backcountry adventurers loved about the original Zero, just enhanced from end to end.
Tags: Pump, Lightweight, Portable, Backpacking, Bikepacking, Camping, Outdoors and Camping, Inflatable
Volkswagen doesn’t mix themes when it comes to the Atlas. The Atlas is a big, three-row, family SUV that’s made for daily driving and day-to-day comfort. It’s not sporty, exotic, off-road crazy, or anything other than an honest utility.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Volkswagen, SUV, Reviews
Millions of people love the power boost offered by ebikes, so wouldn't they appreciate a similar boost for activities such as hiking? That's the thinking behind the Dnsys X1 powered exoskeleton, which I recently put to the test. It works as advertised … but it may not be for you.
Tags: Wearable, Exoskeleton, Assistive Technologies, Reviews
Though the name Marshall is synonymous with guitar amplification, the brand has branched out into personal and home audio, as well as curveballs like a fridge and smartphone. Now the company is getting its party on with the Bromley 750.
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Marshall Amps, Bluetooth Speakers, Portable Audio, Loudspeakers
CFMoto is not resting on its laurels, having just recently revealed its first-ever inline-four sports motorcycle. The Chinese bikemaker has just revamped its lineup for America with some exciting motos that make the brand hard to ignore.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: CFMoto, China, Naked bike, Sportsbikes, Cruisers
Shell says it's developed a thermal management fluid for electric vehicles (EV) that can help speed up battery charging dramatically – we're talking 10%-80% in under 10 minutes. Not bad for an oil and gas company, eh?
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Battery, Battery Charger, Shell, Electric Vehicles
The company behind what we called the Rolls-Royce of electric scooters has announced an interesting long-range speed pedelec called the SP01. The touring ebike sports a 1,000-watt mid-drive motor, Shimano gears and front squish.
Tags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, Touring, Bikepacking, IFA 2025
Large weight swings or weight loss in later life aren’t just physical health risks, they’re tied to fast memory and cognitive decline, a new study has found. It underscores the importance of weight stability for brain health in older adults.
Category: Aging Well, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Weight, Weight Loss, Healthy aging, Pennsylvania State University
A new drug candidate has shown impressive results in a mid-stage clinical trial for drug-resistant epilepsy, raising hopes for patients who continue to suffer seizures despite being on multiple medications.
Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: NYU Langone Health, Pharmaceuticals, Epilepsy, Drug development, clinical trials, Chronic illness
A centuries-old samurai etiquette practice may hold the key to stronger legs in just five minutes a day, with a new study finding that "Rei-ho" squats can boost knee strength by 26% and may help older adults stay independent.
Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Exercise, Muscle, Knee, Aging, Tohoku University
A weekend of burgers, fries and hot dogs will probably have you thinking more about your waistline than your brain, but a new study has found that just a few days on a high-fat Western diet is enough to rewire pathways in your memory hub, impairing cognitive function. The good news is that the damage can be undone.
Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: University of North Carolina, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Brain, Neuroscience, Diet, Obesity, Glucose, Memory, Cognitive functioning
Stress during pregnancy may rewire a baby’s brain for anxiety, a new study found. Adverse prenatal environments change how neurons in the hippocampus develop, leaving offspring more sensitive to threats in adulthood.
Category: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body and Mind
Tags: Anxiety, Pregnancy, Epigenetics, Brain, Weill Cornell Medicine
While there are now a ton of hammock tents to choose from, most of them take the form of not much more than a covered hammock. The HoverTent is actually a full flat-bottomed hanging tent, plus it can serve as a stand-alone hammock or a stand-alone ground tent.
Tags: Camping, Tent, Tree tent, Hammocks, Kickstarter, Modular
While scientists are amassing a fair amount of data regarding our gut microbiomes, the oral microbiome is a bit of a new frontier. Case in point: researchers have just discovered huge pieces of DNA there that they never knew existed.
Category: Body and Mind
Tags: Dental, Microbiome, Oral bacteria, Oral hygiene, University of Tokyo
The Ochoco tiny house is focused on maximizing comfort. The compact dwelling sleeps two, plus guests, and has an extra-wide footprint, making it well-suited to full-time tiny living on wheels.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Micro-House, Tiny Footprint, House, Home
There are folks who get genuine pleasure from tending a colorful garden. But if – like me – you'd rather sit back and let a robot do the work, startup NexLawn is developing a robo-mower with a retractable arm capable of performing numerous garden tasks.
Category: Around The Home, Lifestyle
After over a decade of research, development, and testing, Amazon's Zoox has kicked off its commercial robotaxi service – beginning with the Las Vegas Strip and several surrounding attractions. And for the moment, rides are free.
Category: Urban Transport, Transport
Tags: Autonomous Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Amazon, Taxi
