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Inflatable bike helmet packs small, weighs little and takes the hits

Bike helmets can be bulky things to carry around, which is why we've seen ones that fold or collapse when not in use. The Inflabi takes yet another approach, however, in that it simply gets deflated and rolled up.

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Ultimate Ears sets new “gold standard” with 21-driver in-ear monitors

How many speaker drivers do earphones need to deliver great stereo sound? One in each earpiece? Two? Six? The Knowles Corp has partnered with Ultimate Ears Pro for the release of the UE Premier in-ear monitors, which rock 21 drivers per earphone.

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Tricky survival tactics of the flu virus uncovered in new study

Researchers have just uncovered how the influenza A virus is able to thrive by slicing and dicing genetic material inside our cells while keeping itself intact. The finding might arm researchers with a new way to fight the virus.

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Lamborghini motors into house design with car-inspired luxury villas

Many supercar designers have developed a keen interest in architecture lately. Following similar projects by Aston Martin and Porsche, Lamborghini has decided to get serious about its architectural ambitions with a number of high-end villas in Spain.

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McLaren spin-out drives premium mobility with Series 1 electric scoot

Lavoie has tapped into its McLaren automotive roots to develop the Series 1 premium electric scooter, which features a slick folding mechanism, powers through city streets with a 900-W motor, and lights up the ride with all-around LEDs.

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Fast, low-cost direct lithium extraction could avert a supply crisis

Canadian company Volt Lithium has developed and pilot-tested a new low-cost lithium extraction method to pull this critical battery metal out of low-concentration brines. Now it plans to turn old oil fields into lithium production operations.

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