Film sets of the near future: Just as fake as the ‘film’ itself

If you want to understand the cataclysmic impact generative AI is about to have on the film industry, this one short video should make it very clear. Only one shot is 'real' - and that includes the 'behind-the-scenes footage.'

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New fuel withstands nuclear thermal propulsion reactor conditions

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has successfully tested the nuclear fuel that may one day propel and power the spacecraft of the future. The trials verify that the fuel can survive the harsh environment of a nuclear rocket reactor.

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Cube-inspired e-scooter offers unique “range boost” feature

Indian-origin TVS motor has whipped up a rather funky cube-inspired electric scooter concept. It lets you add two additional 1-kWh batteries that increase the range by an extra 25 to 32 miles for emergencies. Is this the perfect solution for urban mobility?

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Production version of striking HydroBlade e-foil debuts at CES

In 2023 we first heard about the HydroBlade, a unique electric hydrofoil (e-foil) board that sports a set of handlebars. Well, its designers are now accepting preorders for the just-revealed production model, which should ship later this year.

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Zen one-legged telescoping stool gets a stronger, comfier upgrade

Having to stand for long periods of time can be a drag, but so can carrying a full-size folding chair everywhere you go. The Sitpack Zen offers a telescoping one-legged alternative, and it's now being offered in a new-and-improved form.

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This high-tech studio system is the future of movie car stunts

The PXO Akira ecosystem combines a spinning platform to mount any vehicle, a robot camera crane, a driving simulator, a wall of LED screens, and powerful software to bring it all together to shoot exciting action sequences.

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Sleek camper van+ from Europe upends the US small RV market

The sleek, space-optimized Wingamm Oasi plus-sized camper van has arrived in the USA. The new "micro class RV" combines Italian exterior flair with high-end European furnishings to become a state-of-the-art camper van alternative for US RVers.

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General Motors gets slapped by FTC order to not collect driver data

The FTC has smacked GM with a settlement for secretly collecting and selling drivers' detailed driving information without their consent - but the practice seems to be endemic throughout the automotive industry.

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Yamaha goes hybrid with the entry-level FZ-S commuter

Yamaha is set to follow Kawasaki into the hybrid segment, with the FZ-S Hybrid. Spotted at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 in India, it's part of a sea change at Yamaha, the ripples of which will surely be felt throughout the motorcycle industry.

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Self-shading windows draw solely on the power of the pine cone

Pine cones are pretty smart for things with no brains, enough so that scientists have copied them to create a unique window shading system. The setup blocks sunlight in the summer and lets it through in the winter, without using any electricity.

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