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Sony’s Debut Electric Vehicle is Priced at $89,900 and is Set to Launch in Mid-2026

The Afeela 1 can be pre-ordered now, but only if you live in CaliforniaSony Honda MobilitySony's entry into the electric car market, the Afeela 1, is now available for pre-order. Reservations are open in California, with the Origin trim starting at $89,900 and the Signature trim priced at $102,900.The company made this announcement at...

Consumer Reports Declares Toyota and Lexus No Longer the Most Reliable Car Brands

Subaru is now the most reliable car brandSubaruConsumer Reports has released its 2024 brand reliability report, revealing that while the top five brands remain unchanged from last year, Subaru has claimed the top position, now recognized as the most reliable car brand.That's correct—Toyota and its sub-brand Lexus are no longer the leaders in reliability....

This Chinese Electric Hatchback Aims to Compete with the Mini Cooper

Firefly BEV is supposed to take on super compacts like MINI Cooper and Mercedes-Benz SmartFireflyA Chinese automaker is once again setting new standards for innovation. This time, it's the Shanghai-based electric vehicle company Nio, renowned for its battery swap and autonomous technology, that’s grabbing attention.Nio has introduced its new Firefly brand, unveiling its flagship...

Wait a Minute – this 12-Function Multitool Does More Than Just Serve as a Smartphone Stand

The TriPro Stand does indeed hold up smartphones, but its functions don't stop thereAlloyXSmartphone stands are useful, but why carry around a tool that's only good for holding your phone? The TriPro Stand offers much more, incorporating features like a blade, bit drivers, a knife sharpener, and more.As you may have already assumed, the...

4 Key Factors to Consider Before Mining the Moon

Artist's concept of a mining base on the Moon. (gremlin/Getty Images)By the end of this decade, nations and private companies could begin mining the Moon surface. As space becomes increasingly accessible, it’s essential to pause and consider what commercial activities should be allowed, especially on the Moon.This is the moment to establish clear rules and...

Approval Granted for the World’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam

The proposed Yarlung Tsangpo Hydroelectric Project will produce three times as much electricity as the Three Gorges Dam, pictured hereXinhuaChina has given the green light to the construction of what will become the world's largest hydropower dam, expected to generate nearly three times the electricity of the current record-holder, the Three Gorges Dam.Location and...

NASA Unveils New Mars Helicopter Design, Building on Ingenuity’s Success

Artist concept of the new Mars Chopper. (NASA/JPLraw/YouTube)Ingenuity became the first aircraft to fly on another world in the first half of 2021, exploring Mars terrain from above. This achievement proved that powered air flight is an efficient way to navigate alien worlds.Building on this success, NASA has now unveiled a computer rendering of its...

Struggled With New Year’s Resolutions in 2024? Here’s What Scientists Recommend for 2025

Credit: PixabayMaybe you, like many others, started the year with big ambitions—a home spin bike or rowing machine, for instance. By March, however, the excitement likely waned, and by June, it may have become just another clothes rack.You’re not alone. A recent Gallup survey found that seven in ten adults plan to set goals...

Unexpected Delay Prevents Astronauts from Leaving the ISS as Scheduled

Astronaut Suni Williams on the ISS. (NASA)NASA announced on Tuesday that astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain on the ISS until at least late March due to an unexpected delay in their return mission. Originally arriving in June aboard Boeing's Starliner for an eight-day stay, issues with the Starliner's propulsion system led NASA...

High-Temperature Memory Unit Enables Computers to Operate in Extreme Conditions

The experimental hot memory unitBrenda Ahearn/University of Michigan, College of Engineering, Communications and MarketingComputers typically malfunction when exposed to extreme heat, but engineers at the University of Michigan are working to change this by developing new memory that can function at the temperature of molten lead.Computers are now everywhere, with cars alone housing up...