Liquid-metal energy harvester works underwater – and on dry land

Although there are now a number of devices that generate electricity via movement, most of them only work in dry environments. A new one, however, also works underwater – meaning it could be used in implants, or wearables that get exposed to sweat.

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All-electric Ioniq 5 robotaxi to join Lyft ride-hailing service in the US

Hyundai launched the first vehicle in its new all-electric Ioniq brand back in February, the almost-true-to-concept Ioniq 5 hatchback. And now the company has partnered with autonomous vehicle company Motional to put the EV to work as a robotaxi.

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3D-printed construction hits the mainstream with Icon’s Texas homes

Shortly after unveiling plans to 3D print a simulated Mars base in collaboration with NASA and the Bjarke Ingels Group, Icon has now completed a new development consisting of four 3D-printed homes in Austin, Texas that start at $450,000.

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Samsung shows working prototype of Flex In & Out display

Back at Display Week 2021 in May, Samsung Display offered a very brief look at a swanky multi-fold smartphone prototype it was working on. Just one photo in fact. Now the concept has made it out onto the show floor at iMiD 2021.

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Braille eBooks and mask recyclers among James Dyson Award finalists

The James Dyson Award is an international competition to encourage students to get creative to solve the world's pressing problems. The national finalists have been announced for 2021, showcasing ideas that help people and the environment.

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Glowing antibacterial bandage sheds light on infected wounds

Bandaged wounds need to be checked for infection, yet removing the bandage to check the wound can delay its healing. Australian scientists may have a fix for this paradox, in the form of a dressing that glows if the wound is infected.

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MIT SensiCut tech identifies materials for laser-cutting

In a busy workshop, it's possible to lose track of what substance a given sheet of material is composed of – making it risky to cut with a laser. SensiCut is designed to help, by identifying 30 different materials based on their surface qualities.

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Modular guitar lets players change tone in seconds

Back in 2018, Ian Reddick unveiled the Mercury Modular Guitar, which could be broken down into numerous components and packed into a small suitcase for travel. Now he's back with a pro guitar where you can swap out pickup blocks on-the-fly.

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GMC unveils new Canyon AT4 OverlandX concept truck

The Overland Expo Mountain West has begun, and GMC has unveiled a new concept pickup truck, the Canyon AT4 OverlandX. This is essentially a GMC Canyon AT4 fitted with the Bison package from Chevrolet along with several additional custom add-ons.

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