8 holiday gifts for bicyclists to boost the bike commute, weekend outing, and casual joyride

From smart cycling helmets and indoor training stands to roadside repair kits, these 8 gifts for bicyclists prioritize safety, recreation, training, and more. In recent years, biking has surged around the…

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Mind-expanding STEM gifts for kids including coding robots, rocket kits, and more

The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are fundamental to a wide range of education avenues. Here are 9 of the top STEM gifts for kids to promote hands-on…

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Reactive Video slows onscreen instructors to stay in sync with viewers

When trying to learn a skill such as judo or yoga from a video, it can be frustrating if you're not able to keep up with the onscreen action. That's where Reactive Video playback comes in, as its slows videos down to match the speed of their viewers.

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Pressurized CO2 used to bacteria-proof dried almonds

While you might think that dried almonds are one of the "safer" foods, they're actually prone to contamination by harmful bacteria. A simple new process could help keep that from happening, while also boosting their shelf life.

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Plant-assessing leaf-clip sensor could be a big help to farmers

If crop plants aren't receiving enough nutrients, they'll typically have lower-than-normal nitrogen levels. A portable new device could allow farmers to check those levels on the spot, so they can start addressing the problem as soon as possible.

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Leica puts the focus on movie-making with SL2-S release

Last year, Leica announced a 47.3-MP full-frame mirrorless camera called the SL2, which was itself an update to 2015's SL. Now the SL2-S has been unveiled, which comes with a big buffer for unlimited video recording time.

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NCC: Minister ordered embargo on sales of phone lines in Nigeria

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Dr Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy issued the order stopping telecoms companies from selling new phone lines in Nigeria, the industry regulator says. The Minister handed down the order suspending sales of new SIMs by mobile network operators (MNOs) that he also directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to enforce to allow […]

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Stunning Chinese theater wrapped in tattoo-inspired facade

The UK's Steven Chilton Architects recently completed a new theater in Guangzhou, China, that draws inspiration from tattoo art. This is represented in a stunning bright red facade based around a traditional Chinese myth.

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