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$149 gets you a 30-day battery smartwatch with sleek ePaper display

You can now pre-order your choice of two new PebbleOS-powered smartwatches with ePaper displays that are practically identical to their older offerings circa 2016. Hurry, though, because they'll only be made in limited numbers.

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Hand-deployable coaxial nano drone flies in at under 250 grams

With the threat of a US ban looming over Chinese drone maker DJI, keen flyers throughout the land will likely be on the lookout for alternatives. Homegrown Ascent Aerosystems may have an answer with its somewhat oddball Helius.

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Hand-deployable coaxial nano drone flies in at under 250 grams

With the threat of a US ban looming over Chinese drone maker DJI, keen flyers throughout the land will likely be on the lookout for alternatives. Homegrown Ascent Aerosystems may have an answer with its somewhat oddball Helius.

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Curved monitor helps clear the air in the workspace

Asus has added a new layer of utility to the humble computer monitor by cooking in an ionizer system to purify the air around you as you work. Two Full HD models are available at launch, along with a curved WQHD flavor.

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Smart AI-driven AR glasses to compete with Meta Ray-Bans

Tecno is taking the wearable camera fight to Meta Ray-Bans with a pair of AI-driven glasses that borrow imaging tech from the company's flagship smartphone to offer mobile life-loggers "industry-leading" resolution plus augmented-reality.

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Lego turns old rope and engine oil into millions of toy tires

Lego is the largest tire manufacturer by volume in the world – even though its tires are among the smallest on the planet. The Danish toy company is now making those tires out of recycled materials like fishing nets, engine oil, and rope.

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Smart clothing controls devices via finger movements – no touching required

We've heard about clothing that could be used to control devices via finger taps and swipes on the fabric. The tech sounds impressive, but it does have some limitations. That's where a new "touchless" finger-gesture-detecting fabric comes in.

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Ranking the best Apple TV+ sci-fi: From ‘Severance’ to ‘Dark Matter’

Apple TV+ has been producing top-shelf science fiction as a defining pillar of its offering – and it's putting together an impressive slate. From outright successes to grand artistic swing 'n' misses, here's our ranking of Apple's sci-fi TV, from worst to best.

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Dual-laser 4K projector gets bright and colorful in the home cinema

The world's top DLP projector brand has launched a dual-laser 4K projector that's aimed at installation pros as well as home cinema enthusiasts. The HCPro-4400 is designed to dominate with "unmatched clarity and vibrant color precision."

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Tri-laser projector designed for big-screen streaming and low-lag gaming

Following a successful Kickstarter last year, home entertainment startup Valerion has now made its Plus 2 projector available for general sale. The newly renamed StreamMaster Plus 2 can put out 2,000 ISO lumens and throws 4K visuals at up to 300 inches.

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