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Light-packin' mesh intercom helmet connects up to 15 cyclists at once
12 June 2026 @ 5:30 pm
Lumos is a company known for designing bicycle helmets with integrated lighting systems. Its previous models focused primarily on visibility and safety, helping cyclists become more noticeable and predictable to car drivers on the road. The latest model, called Sonorus, is designed with an emphasis on communication and audio features, adding a built-in mesh intercom system. It is currently seeking backing on Kickstarter.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, World’s first crewed solid-state flight electrifies aviation's future
12 June 2026 @ 3:33 pm
On June 5, test pilot Miguel Iturmendi lifted off from Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in Florida at the controls of the Helios Horizon – the first crewed, fixed-wing aircraft ever to fly on solid-state batteries. The flight was neither spectacular in distance nor in duration – it was a series of short tests to validate the aircraft's weight and balance after the new batteries had been installed – but it didn't need to be to make history.Continue ReadingCategory: Compact e-reader now lets you handwrite notes and lists on-the-go
12 June 2026 @ 1:47 pm
BOOX has launched its Go 6 (Gen II) e-reader, which now features pen- and pencil-like handwriting capabilities and a notes app packed with useful templates. These productivity features take this model to the next level – all for less than US$200.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: eBook, Tiny house opens up to the outside with dual-door design
12 June 2026 @ 12:07 pm
Living in as small a space as a tiny house can sometimes feel a little claustrophobic, but the Kanuka tackles this by opening up to the outside with two double glass door entrances, filling the home with natural light.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: BuildiModular astrophotography system promises fuss-free full-frame stargazing
12 June 2026 @ 10:17 am
ArcBlue is pitching a simpler astrophotography setup that minimizes installation and monitoring, while still aiming for serious deep-sky capability. The C42 was unveiled at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in April, and the system is planned to launch on Kickstarter soon.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: Cause of inflammatory bowel disease discovered in traitorous antibody
12 June 2026 @ 5:03 am
The role of a traitorous antibody in triggering inflammatory bowel disease has been described in detail in a new study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags: Safer, more lightweight sunscreen approved for the US – first
12 June 2026 @ 3:04 am
The US has broken a two-decade drought with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) adding bemotrizinol to the list of approved active ingredients that can be used in sunscreen, paving the way for more effective protection from ultraviolet (UV) light.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags: Sound waves make high-quality espresso coffee without the energy
11 June 2026 @ 11:04 pm
A novel way to brew coffee without boiling water or high pressure harnesses the power of sound waves, slashing time and energy.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags: University of NewTiny torch throwdown: 1,700-lumen pocket blade vs 1,800-lumen barrel
11 June 2026 @ 9:30 pm
I'm a bit of a flashlight hoarder. Bike lights, work lights, EDC lights, head lamps, even night vision ... I have far too many, but try as I might, I can't seem to get rid of them.Continue ReadingCategory: Gear, OutdoorsTags: Everyday CarryCommon supplement could accelerate Alzheimer's decline
11 June 2026 @ 9:02 pm
Ramon Sun, University of Florida/The ConversationContinue ReadingCategory: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body and MindTags: Alzheimer's disease, glucosamine,