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Transitioning military drone uses rotor backwash for better flight
March 10, 2025
| David Szondy
Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky has successfully flown an electric-powered, 115-lb (52-kg) autonomous drone that uses what it calls a "rotor blown wing" to fly like both a helicopter and an airplane and can be scaled for larger airframes.
Common medicines linked to 12% drop in dementia risk
March 09, 2025
| Bronwyn Thompson
Long-term use of over-the-counter pain medication may reduce the risk of developing dementia. It's not the first time these drugs have been linked to preserving cognitive function, hinting at the importance of reducing inflammation for brain health.
Westfalia's newest US camper van inches closer to past Westy greatness
March 10, 2025
| C.C. Weiss
After reemerging on the American market in 2024, Westfalia is taking a step closer to the beloved Westies of the past. The Wave SRT is its smallest, nimblest new camper van, a right-sized family camper that has space for four on the road and at camp.
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March 10, 2025TL;DR: Get a whole new perspective on the world with these 4K Night Vision Digital Binoculars, now just $89.97 (reg. $169) through March 30. -
March 10, 2025 | David SzondyThe age of the piloted fighter aircraft may not be over but the US Air Force has shown that it may be time to start collecting the coats, as it has designated two prototype combat drones as official combat aircraft. -
March 10, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers at the University of Cambridge have identified a bunch of genes linked to obesity in dogs – and found the very same ones in humans predisposed to putting on weight too. -
March 10, 2025 | Paul RiddenTecno is taking the wearable camera fight to Meta Ray-Bans with a pair of AI-driven glasses that borrow imaging tech from the company's flagship smartphone to offer mobile life-loggers "industry-leading" resolution plus augmented-reality. -
March 10, 2025 | Adam WilliamsRover Tiny Homes' latest model, the Tulameen, features an eye-catching exterior inspired by classic US styling and a spacious interior. The towable home is currently on the market for roughly $118,000. -
March 10, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodThe first scooter to roll out of Ultraviolett’s production line is finally here, and from what I can gather, it was well worth the wait. There’s so much to like about this e-scoot, especially considering its US$1,400 price tag. Is there a catch? -
March 10, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalRhode Island-based startup Regent Craft has successfully completed the first test of its full-size electric Viceroy seaglider with passengers on board, validating the company's idea for an all-new kind of ocean-faring vessel. -
March 10, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodChevrolet has pulled out all the stops with its 2025 Silverado EV ZR2 concept, a race-tuned version of its all-electric Silverado. It comes fitted with a 'tri-motor electric propulsion system', producing 1,100 horsepower and 11,500 lb-ft of torque. -
March 09, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalLego is the largest tire manufacturer by volume in the world – even though its tires are among the smallest on the planet. The Danish toy company is now making those tires out of recycled materials like fishing nets, engine oil, and rope. -
March 09, 2025TL;DR: Tune in and zone out with this combination of an Apple iPad and Beats Flex Headphones, now just $174.99 (reg. $299) for a limited time.
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