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

Automotive, Electrical Vehicles, Transportation & Automation / Ngoma Manuel

Sony’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 CES, showcasing a nearly finalized version of the car, two years after first revealing the […]

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

Automotive, Engineering / Marcílio Santos

Consumer 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. The results are based on data from

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This Chinese Electric Hatchback Aims to Compete with the Mini Cooper

Automotive, Engineering / Jorge Paka

A 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 battery electric vehicle (BEV). The upcoming EV is expected to feature removable batteries and

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

Entertainment, Outdoor / Jorge Paka

Smartphone 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 TriPro Stand is a) made from Grade 5 titanium and b) currently available

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4 Key Factors to Consider Before Mining the Moon

Space & Environment / Mauro Lucas

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 regulations to protect humanity’s shared future in space. Proper

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Approval Granted for the World’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam

Material & Energy, Renewable Energy / Samilton Santos

China 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 Purpose of the Dam The dam is planned for the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, near the Indian border,

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

Space & Environment / Mauro Lucas

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 next design: the Mars Chopper. Ingenuity,

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

Fitness, Health & Fitness / Mauro Lucas

Maybe 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 for

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Unexpected Delay Prevents Astronauts from Leaving the ISS as Scheduled

Aerospace, Space & Environment / Mauro Lucas

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 to alter plans, deciding to return

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

Computer & Electronics, Tech / Mauro Lucas

Computers 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 to 100 running 100 million lines of code. Just 40 years ago, a

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