Record label launches vinyl album with built-in guitar effects pedal

We have to admit that being able to plug a guitar cable into a vinyl record to tap into onboard effects hasn't really been on our wishlist. But now that Romanus Records and ADD Pedals have actually built such a thing, we so want one.

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George Lucas’ ambitious Museum of Narrative Art set for 2025 opening

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has undergone as many twists and turns as a Hollywood script since it was unveiled in 2014. Having missed its planned 2021 completion date, the ambitious project is now set for a 2025 opening.

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Optoma gets in the game with responsive 4K gaming projector

In the gaming world, snappy onscreen visuals could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Optomo has launched a new 4K UHD short-throw gaming projector with a fast refresh rate and low input lag for players looking to game large.

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Lithium resource squeeze could put the brakes on decarbonization

As the EV revolution speeds up, and big battery projects ramp up to stabilize power grids running on intermittent renewables, global demand for lithium batteries will rise sixfold in the next 10 years. But can the world actually supply the materials?

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The astonishing winners of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year

The winner of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest is a shot of a rarely seen "disconnection event" when solar winds break off a part of a comet’s tail. The image is just one highlight of many in the world's most prestigious astrophotography contest.

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MQ3 keyring flashlight features a quick-release magnetic base

While there are now quite a few mini keyring flashlights on the market, most of them have to be held along with the keys when in use. YSMART London's MQ3 is different, in that it magnetically – and quickly – pops on and off of a keyring-mounted base.

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VW creates a factory Multivan plug-in hybrid camper using light RV kit

VW's Good Night Pack gives the T7 Multivan a new trick, creating a two-person motel room inside the van. Add that to the T7's adaptive seats, multipurpose components and PHEV drive, and you end up with one of the most versatile vehicles available.

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All-electric Neocean hydrofoil cat ski promises magic-carpet-like ride

Around the time we looked at the WaveFlyer "world's first electric hydrofoil jet ski," Neocean was developing an e-hydrofoil PWC of its own. The Overboat starts its ride as a mini-catamaran before rising over the water to hit speeds up to 20 knots.

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MIT tech could keep items cool without using any electricity

In some of the world's hottest countries, where cooling systems are most needed, the infrastructure required to power such setups is often lacking. A new system could help, as it provides multiple cooling effects but uses no electricity.

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In order to make driverless cars safer … give them big eyes?

When crossing the road in front of a car, pedestrians should make eye contact with the driver, to make sure they've been seen. However, what if the car has no driver? New research suggests that the vehicle should then have eyes of its own.

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