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Video: Luxury watch puts a slithering mechanical snake on your wrist

We've already seen analog wristwatches that incorporate astronomical models, tell time via screws, and let you make Dick-Tracy-type phone calls. The Snake Watch still manages to stand out, however, as it comes with its own moving mechanical snake.

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High-speed internet directly to your cell phone from outer space

Starlink isn't the only American company to offer direct-to-cell satellite connectivity. AST SpaceMobile has been at it for years and was the very first company in the world to "phone home" from space. Now it's looking to provide 100% coverage of the US.

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Monochrome e-note grows E Ink productivity to 13 inches

If you like to scribble thoughts on paper but are looking for something less wasteful and more modern, an e-note can be a great option. BOOX has just launched its 13.3-inch Note Max, an ePaper tablet featuring E Ink Carta 1300 for sharp visuals.

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Triple-laser smart projector can throw 300-inch billion-color visuals

After raising more than $10 million in crowdfunded cash last year, Valerion has announced the official consumer launch of its VisionMaster Pro 2 triple-laser long-throw smart projector – with Google TV loaded in for streaming entertainment.

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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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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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7 Nintendo Switch 2 features we’re especially excited about

Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 gaming console looks, um... awfully similar to the original that launched 8 years ago. But we spotted several nifty updates in the teaser video the company released; here's what you can look forward to.

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DJI’s sub-$450 Flip drone folds, follows, and flies for over 30 minutes

DJI's simple-but-capable Neo drone is kind of a big deal, but is it not quite capable enough for you? If so, you might want to check out the new DJI Flip. It sports a folding design, multiple autonomous flight modes, and a 31-minute battery life.

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Mold-breaking guitar rocks novel movable pickups and active expression

Bold guitarists looking to push boundaries can go down the digital processing rabbit hole, but Verso's latest oddball build takes a more mechanical approach to shaping tones with the Sine guitar, featuring movable pickups and active expression.

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