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Tri-laser projector throws big, bright, cinematic visuals from inches away

If you're looking for a big-screen TV alternative that doesn't dominate the room when not in use, ultra-short-throw projectors are a good shout. The PT1 from Hisense brings Dolby Vision and IMAX to 4K viewing at up to 150 inches.

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Under-construction skyscraper breaks a North American record

A new tower is set to make a major impact on the skyline in Toronto, Canada. One Bloor West is nearing completion and has officially surpassed 984 ft, making it the country's first supertall skyscraper. And it's going to get even taller.

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Google just pre-ordered 200 megawatts of fusion energy for the 2030s

Massachusetts-based energy startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has struck a deal to deliver 200 MW of electricity to Google from its upcoming ARC power plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

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GTV projector mates tri-lasers with LEDs for bright color-rich 4K visuals

Laser light sources for projectors have their pros and cons. The same is true for LED. The MP1 Max from Dangbei teams them up for the promise of "stunning color accuracy, and enhanced viewing comfort."

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BlackBerry-style phone features a physical keyboard and dual screens

If you've been hankering to type on a physical keyboard on your phone again, Unihertz wants to sort you out. Its Titan 2 phone looks like it's modeled on beloved BlackBerry handsets, while packing Android 15 and up-to-date hardware.

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Jetpack-strapping rescue robot achieves stable lift and hover

For the last few years, Italian engineers have been working on a humanoid robot for emergency response applications. The iRonCub3 has jets on its back and fire-breathers on its arms, and has now achieved stable take-off and hover for the first time.

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Turning plastic into gasoline: Backyard alchemy or TikTok hype?

Twenty-one-year-old backyard scientist Julian Brown nukes plastic trash in a homemade microwave pyrolysis reactor, turning bags and bottles into a chunky sludge he refines into a gasoline alternative he calls "plastoline."

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US Navy sub recovers underwater drone through torpedo tube for first time

The US Navy has tidied up after itself by, for the first time, launching and recovering a Yellow Moray Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) through the standard torpedo tube of a Virginia class nuclear attack submarine.

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From 8,000 experiments to 28: AI does the dirty work for clean ammonia

To find the right mix of metals for their green ammonia catalyst, scientists turned to AI. The result was a breakthrough that makes their technique of producing ammonia from air and water more efficient and much more accessible.

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Portable display unfurls like an umbrella for on-the-go productivity

A few years back, we covered a pop-up computer monitor that could fit in a small carry case between uses, and also serve as a pico projector. Now Texas-based Arovia has returned with a larger version of the Splay screen, called the Max.

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