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BlackBerry-style phone gets aluminum body and AMOLED display upgrade
28 March 2026 @ 10:03 pm
Shanghai-based Unihertz has made a name for itself in recent years with its varied lineup of rugged phones, tiny phones, and BlackBerry-style handsets with full physical keyboards.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, How living at high altitudes can protect against diabetes
28 March 2026 @ 9:09 pm
It's long been known that living at higher altitudes can affect physiology, including reducing the incidence of diabetes. The reason why has evaded scientists for decades. That has changed with a new discovery that was hiding in plain sight.Continue ReadingCategory: Body and MindTags: Oxygen, 16-in-1 multitool sports a saw, blade, screwdriver and more
28 March 2026 @ 8:00 pm
Hong Kong-based company Viperade has built its reputation around practical outdoor gear, offering a wide range of products from tactical clothing and bags to everyday carry (EDC) tools. Its latest product is a compact multitool, the VAK7, currently available for pledging on Kickstarter.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, OutdoorsTags: Lasers used to seal paper – no adhesives or plastics required
28 March 2026 @ 5:03 pm
In the packaging war between paper and plastic, plastic has remained indispensable – even in paper products – through one vital aspect: sealing. Until now, reliable paper seals have required adhesives or plastic layers. Scientists may have found a way to eliminate both.Continue ReadingCategory: Manufacturing, EngineeringTags: LG's new laptop displays switch refresh rates for longer battery life
28 March 2026 @ 3:03 pm
Windows laptops have traditionally lagged behind Apple's MacBooks in the battery life department, making the latter much easier to recommend for most people who need something for work and school. We might start to see a fairer fight across the board, thanks to an interesting new display technology from LG.Continue ReadingCategory: Laptops, Hillside wellness complex melts into its coastal location
28 March 2026 @ 1:03 pm
A leisure and wellness complex by Indian architectural firm Sanjay Puri Architects has been completed in Anjarle, Maharashtra. Dubbed Crest Nine, the project has turned a steep hillside plot into a luxury health destination. Set on a sharply descending coastal site, the gated development works with the land’s existing topography, rather than erasing it.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Citizen Photon celebrates half a century of solar watch power
28 March 2026 @ 11:03 am
Citizen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first analog light-powered watch with the release of its Eco-Drive Photon watch in a limited edition, with two variants of 5,000 units each that pay homage to the peculiar physics of light.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: 80cc, 4-hp off-road mini bike costs just $550, and I want one
28 March 2026 @ 6:03 am
No kidding – this is a real thing, from a real manufacturer, meant for real-world use. The Pit Bull 1.0 comes from KNK Karts, a seasoned Indian go-kart maker. And boy does it look like fun.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: MINI, Off-road, Sub-$300 mini camera drone flies 4K/60fps video and obstacle avoidance
28 March 2026 @ 3:03 am
Consumer drone startup Skyrover is looking to shake up the market for budget drones with the release of its mini drone, the Skyrover S1. It’s claimed to be the first sub-249-g (8.8-oz) camera drone under US$300 to feature forward obstacle avoidance, while also sporting an ultra-HD camera, a long transmission range, and up to 2 hours of flight time.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology15.6-inch screen instantly mirrors any phone without cables, apps or Wi-Fi
28 March 2026 @ 12:03 am
Described as a "phone-first portable wireless display," this new 15.6-inch IPS screen known as Takolink aims to take the effort – and the need for a shared network – out of mirroring technology. What's more, the makers say it'll work with almost any phone and doesn't require apps or any extra installments and setup.Continue ReadingCategory: Electronics, Consumer Tech,