By the end of the year, Uber plans to pilot drone deliveries for Uber Eats in select U.S. markets through a new partnership with Israeli startup Flytrex. As part of the collaboration, Uber will also make a minor investment in Flytrex, though it told Bloomberg News the amount is not significant. Strategic Partnerships Replace In-House […]
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Meta introduced several products at yesterday’s Connect event, but the spotlight was on two: the Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses and a surprise accessory called the Neural Band. The glasses mark the official debut of the long-rumored “Hypernova” project—Meta’s attempt at mainstream, easy-to-use smart glasses with a built-in display. More precisely, a display. The Display glasses
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Scientists at the University of Gothenburg have developed micrometer-scale gears powered by light, paving the way for the tiniest on-chip motors ever—small enough to fit inside a strand of hair. Gears play a crucial role in everything from watches and cars to robots and wind turbines. For decades, researchers have sought to shrink them further
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In China, a rare fire truck was spotted with two fronts, allowing it to drive at full speed in either direction without turning. Designed to speed up emergency response, it is especially useful in tunnels and narrow city streets where maneuvering large vehicles is challenging and slow. Two-Cabin Fire Truck Debuts in Nanjing to Speed
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Chinese tech giant Huawei plans to roll out high-speed computing systems that enable fast chip connections, a company executive said Thursday, as Beijing aims to strengthen its AI capabilities and lessen dependence on Western companies. Rising geopolitical tensions between China and the U.S. have fueled a tech race, with both nations striving for dominance in
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DJI, a leading name in consumer drones, has unveiled the Mini 5 Pro. Touted as the world’s first palm-sized drone to feature a one-inch image sensor, the newcomer also arrives with a host of enticing upgrades. Different needs for different flyers When it comes to drones, size matters in more than one way. For casual
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A daily cocoa extract supplement high in flavanols seems to decrease age-related inflammation, according to the latest results from the largest study of its kind so far. These findings provide biological backing to previous research suggesting that cocoa flavanols might protect the heart and offer insight into how these plant compounds may slow aging by
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Tesla is redesigning its door handles to reduce the risk of trapping occupants inside, chief designer Franz von Holzhausen told Bloomberg News on Wednesday. The announcement follows a new U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a probe into the issue just a day earlier, following a Bloomberg investigation a week ago that
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A recent NASA study shows that the Sun has been growing more active since 2008. While solar activity typically follows 11-year cycles, it also experiences longer-term shifts that can span decades. For example, solar activity had been steadily declining since the 1980s, reaching a record low in 2008. At the time, scientists believed the Sun
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A UK company claims to have found a better solution for blocking nighttime noise and improving sleep. Somni says its sleep earbuds are the tiniest available and never require charging.I’m intrigued to see if this ambitious crowdfunded product delivers on its promise. SomniBuds use a thin pad placed under your pillow, mattress, or headboard (within
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