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Epson Sets the Mood with its Triple-Core 4K Projector and Ambient Lighting

Image Credits: New AtlasEpson’s latest home projector looks like a boxy bedside lamp and doubles as ambient lighting with multi-colored reflections from its gimbal stand. Designed as a smart entertainment hub, it features a triple-core engine that enhances 4K image quality and delivers ultra-dynamic contrast.Smart Ambient Lighting and Visual Display FeaturesThe hybrid projector/lamp features...

Dyson Has Slimmed Down Its Latest Vacuum To The Size Of A Broom Handle

Credit: The PencilVac is basically a slim tube less than 1.5 inches in diameter, which should make it easier to use than top-heavy cordless cleaners of the pastDysonDyson claims its new PencilVac is the world's thinnest cordless vacuum, and based on its appearance, that seems accurate. It’s also the most powerful model the company...

Small UST Laser Projector Enables Large-Scale Viewing in Compact Spaces

Whether you're watching the game or playing one, Optoma's compact UST projector brings the big screen to small spacesOptomaFor those short on space but craving a cinematic upgrade from the traditional living room TV, ultra-short-throw (UST) projectors offer an appealing solution — sitting close to a wall or screen while still producing massive images....

Next-Gen Portable Grill Cooks Like a Pro and Packs Down Like a Briefcase

The StoviGo is the creation of camping enthusiastsStoviGoHeading into the great outdoors no longer means settling for basic meals — thanks to the world’s first foldable top-heating grill, you can now enjoy gourmet cooking on the go. Meet the StoviGo, a compact grill that folds down to the size of a briefcase, making it...

Anker’s 4K Projector Offers Liquid Cooling And Advanced Features

Credit: The X1 promises quick automated setup and immersive audio, with just one power cable in sightNebulaAnker has unveiled its new outdoor projector, the Nebula X1, which promises cinema-quality brightness, easy setup, and immersive sound, all for $3,000.The X1 features a triple-laser system, with separate lasers for red, green, and blue, each designed to...

Why Your Smart Home Needs Big Data

Credit: CanvasNest’s Learning ThermostatGoogle’s Nest is a prime example of how smart home technology utilizes Big Data to enhance efficiency and comfort. The Nest Learning Thermostat uses sensors to track temperature, motion, and usage patterns, adapting to your habits over time. By analyzing this data, it optimizes heating and cooling schedules to maximize energy...

Your Microwave Oven Hosts Its Own Microbiome

Credit: DepositphotosExtreme organisms, or "extremophiles," are known for their ability to thrive in extreme environments such as hot hydrothermal vents, freezing Antarctic ice, and deep within Earth's crust. Recently, researchers have discovered these resilient microbes in an unexpected location: microwave ovens.While previous research has uncovered unique microbial communities in appliances like dishwashers and...

All-Terrain Exoskeleton: Your Superhuman E-Hiker

Recreational exoskeletons aim to do for hiking, climbing and running what ebikes have done for cycling, letting people rise above their physical limitationsDnsysIf you considered the Hypershell a one-off oddity, think again. More AI-powered outdoor exoskeletons are on the horizon, aimed at assisting casual adventurers in covering greater distances with ease and speed.Up next...

Air Conditioning Units Help catch Criminals by Collecting their DNA

A recent study shows that identifiable airborne DNA can be extracted from a room's air conditioner – and in some cases, even just from the air itself. credit: PixabayEven if a perpetrator wears gloves, their DNA may still persist in the air of a room after they leave. A recent study suggests that if...

US Adults Get a Meal’s Calories From Daily Snacks

Credit: Food NavigatorA recent study indicates that snacks make up nearly 25% of the daily calorie intake for adults in the United States and contribute to approximately one-third of the additional sugar consumed daily. Researchers examined data from surveys involving over 20,000 individuals and discovered that Americans typically consume around 400 to 500 snack...