K9 GEN4 ‘hel-mutt’ protects action dogs

If your doggo wants to join the armed forces, law enforcement, rescue services, or just look badass while guarding the front lawn, Dark Systems has Fido's back with its DarkFighter K9 helmet (hel-mutt?) GEN4 that combines protection and serious attitude.

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‘Sextortion’ among adults more common than you think

A new international study has revealed that the prevalence of image-based abuse, so-called ‘sextortion,’ among adult men and women is more common than was first thought, with a high degree of overlap between perpetrators and victims.

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Satellites spot strange sky glow that only comes out after midnight

If you’re planning to see the aurora soon, keep an eye out for a brand new type of sky glow that’s just been discovered. This short-lived phenomenon only appears after midnight and seems to be the inverse of something just spotted a few years ago.

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GPT-4 autonomously hacks zero-day security flaws with 53% success rate

Researchers were able to successfully hack into more than half their test websites using autonomous teams of GPT-4 bots, co-ordinating their efforts and spawning new bots at will. And this was using previously-unknown, real-world 'zero day' exploits.

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Butt-friendly bike seat moves with your legs

If you don't want a part of your body to get sore, then that part shouldn't be pushing against something that doesn't move with it. That's the thinking behind the vabsRider bicycle saddle, the two sides of which pivot in time with your pedaling.

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Liftoff: What it’s like attending a Starship launch

Watching a space launch is bucket-list material, and Starship – the biggest, most powerful rocket in history – is a monster spectacle that draws tens of thousands. Joe Salas went to Boca Chica, Texas to catch the latest launch and check out Starbase.

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Seed-like ‘monocopter’ changes its wingspan for agility and efficiency

Multirotor drones may get all the glory, but fully rotating "monocopters" are much more energy-efficient. A new one distinguishes itself further, as it can squeeze through narrow spaces or drop like a falcon by reducing its wingspan while in flight.

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Sub-$7k electric motorcycle takes on the urban jungle

Electric mobility brand Solar Scooters has unleashed a new e-moto designed for riding on urban roads, while also holding its own in the wild. The E-Clipse 2.0 Race Edition combines cool carbon looks with a 65-mph motor and 70-mile battery.

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