US Navy disables drone using a high-energy shipborne laser weapon

The US Navy has successfully carried out a demonstration of a high-energy laser weapon installed in a warship. On May 16, the USS Portland disabled a UAV with its Solid-State Laser - Technology Maturation Laser Weapon System Demonstrator MK 2 MOD 0.

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5 bicycle components designed to smooth out rough rides

Although most mountain bikes now feature suspension forks, road bikes are typically still rigid. That said, a few devices have been created to help them soak up unwanted road vibrations. Here are a few we've seen, that each took a different approach.

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Plankton-seeking oceanographic probe plunges to the inky depths

Marine life near the surface of the ocean is much different than that which lives in the deeps. In order to get a better understanding of how those regions differ, scientists have created a biological probe that free-falls through the water.

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Rad aims for the long haul with RadWagon 4 electric cargo bike

Rad Power Bikes has launched the RadWagon 4 cargo ebike, and is hoping that its new frame, custom tires and better uphill hauling chops will persuade you to leave the family car at home for your shopping trips, school runs and commutes to work.

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Geely’s secretive design center will keep prying eyes at bay

Cobe has been commissioned to create a new design center for Chinese automotive juggernaut Geely. The building will include what Cobe calls a "Chamber of Secrets" that will enable Geely's designers to do their work away from prying eyes.

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Samsung takes indoor entertainment outdoors with Terrace TVs

Samsung's Lifestyle family of TVs has today got a new member. Designed for outside viewing, the Terrace 4K QLED television is weather-resistant and boasts a brighter screen, and there's a weather-resistant soundbar to go with it.

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Refugee community center made from bamboo and straw

Beyond Survival: A Safe Space for Rohingya Women and Girls provides a much-needed community center for refugees in Bangladesh. The building was designed by Rizvi Hassan and is made from inexpensive locally-sourced materials like bamboo and straw.

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Experimental photonic chip clocks crazy 44-Terabit internet speed

A new record has been achieved for the fastest internet speed from a single light source – an absolutely astounding 44.2 Terabits per second, 44,000 times faster than the highest speed connection. It was made possible by a new kind of optical chip.

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Over-the-air updates take the Fliteboard eFoil to new heights

After launching its first electric-powered hydrofoil board a couple of years ago, Fliteboard now hopes to further elevate the ride experience with an app that offers detailed ride-tracking and over-the-air updates to improve the board's performance.

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Leisure Vans Ford motorhome packs AWD and multi-use Murphy lounge

Leisure Travel Vans launches its first all-wheel drive motorhome. Building on the newly available 2020 Ford Transit AWD, Leisure pulls the homey rear lounge layout over from its Sprinter Unity, offering a spacious flex bedroom with Murphy bed.

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