Interview: Why diamonds may be a computer’s best friend

We recently sat down with Adam Khan of Diamond Quanta – the company that wants to replace the silicon chip with ones made from diamond. We discussed the reason for this glittering idea, the challenges it presents, and the implications of the technology.

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Fitbit data accurately predicts bipolar disorder mood swings

Researchers have used Fitbit data to train a machine learning algorithm to accurately predict mood swings associated with bipolar disorder. It opens the door to using a personalized algorithm to drive treatment of the life-impacting condition.

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Ultra-light multitool rocks a knife housed in a rigid titanium sheath

Multitool maker Sanctum has unhinged the knife from its case, creating a modern twist on the pocket knife. Called the Hard Bar, the pocket-sized beauty also boasts a few other features that'll make it well worth considering as part of your EDC gear.

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BMW R1300GS re-envisioned as a high-performance track bike

The BMW R1300GS is a state-of-the-art adventure motorcycle that has the credentials to take you anywhere, but the one thing it can't do is win you any drag races. But what if it could? Aftermarket accessories maker Puig might have the answer.

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Clever ‘seeing eye’ gadget speaks the surrounds for the vision-impaired

White canes are fine for helping blind users make their way down streets, but they can't tell those users what objects, signs or scenes are in front of them. That's exactly what the Seekr is designed to do, however, using a heapin' helping of AI.

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Slide-out multitool uses two heads for seven functions

What has two heads and seven handy features? No, it's not some multi-talented sideshow oddity, it's the Y-IN multitool. It's available in CNC-machined titanium or stainless steel construction, and is currently on Kickstarter.

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Panasonic’s latest short-throw projectors aim for sharp, bright visuals

Panasonic has bumped up the brightness for a new series of short-throw projectors. Billed as the company's most powerful fixed, short-throw LCD laser projectors to date, one model puts out 7,000 lumens and the other manages 6,200 lumens.

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Largest all-electric aircraft in history will take off in 2025

Swedish startup Heart Aerospace is gearing up for the first experimental flight of Heart X1 early next year, an electric demonstrator of a similar size to its upcoming 30-seater commercial plane. The company aims to launch passenger flights by 2028.

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Gut-brain link: Restoring gut health improves long-term stroke recovery

Injecting a natural hormone directly into the gut reduces the cognitive impairment that accompanies a stroke in the long term, according to a new study. The findings provide further evidence that a healthy gut means a healthy brain.

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Apartment-sized tiny house brings comfort into small living lifestyle

The Silvertip provides the kind of home comforts that you'd usually associate with an apartment rather than a tiny house. Its spacious interior includes a large bedroom, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher.

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