Micro-AUV tech designed to keep secret underwater missions under wraps

While AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles) are often used for scientific studies, they're sometimes also utilized in more secretive applications, such as surveillance. A new system helps hide their location, by having them deploy a micro-AUV.

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Boss gets in the practice zone with portable Cube amps for guitar and bass

Last year, Roland rebranded its capable long-running combo amp for street musicians with the Boss logo. Now the companies continues the Boss Cube line with a pair of practice amps – one for guitarists and the other for bass players.

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Smart projector multitasks as room lighting and Bluetooth speaker

Chinese projector and Laser TV brand XGIMI is heading to IFA 2022 in Berlin, Germany, next month for the European debut of the Magic Lamp, a ceiling-mounted Full HD projector with a built-in sound system that doubles as an overhead LED room light.

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SpaceX teams up with T-Mobile to fill cellular dead spots with Starlink

SpaceX is looking to expand the reach of its Starlink internet service, through a new partnership with T-Mobile that will see the telecommunications giant's wireless network combine with orbiting satellites to fill holes in its current coverage.

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Fitbit updates premium Sense smartwatch to second generation

It's been a while since Fitbit updated its heath-focused wearable lines, but that's changed today with the launch of new versions of its Sense and Versa smartwatches, together with the Inspire fitness tracker.

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Acer cooks sustainability and repairability into durable Chromebook

Consumer electronics giant Acer has released a new Chromebook that could have you turning a little green – not with envy, but in an eco-friendly sense. The Vero 514 makes use of recycled and recyclable materials, while also embracing repairability.

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Customizable PlayStation 5 controller marks Sony’s latest swipe at Xbox

Sony has revealed the DualSense Edge, a new customizable controller for the PlayStation 5. In an apparent attempt to play catch-up with the Xbox, the new controller packs new buttons, switches and triggers, as well as more options to remap functions.

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US Navy takes delivery of tactical Lockheed Martin laser weapon

The US Navy has taken delivery of a near-operational high-energy tactical laser weapon called the High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance system from Lockheed Martin that can be installed in existing warships.

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Grado makes a Statement with headphones sporting largest drivers yet

Grado Labs is not a company to blindly follow the latest trends, focusing instead on consistently delivering top-notch sound. For its new Statement X Series, the headphone veterans embrace the beauty of exotic woods while also going big on drivers.

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Ultrasonic bath cleans records before playback on matching turntable

Dust and grime gathering in the grooves is a common problem faced by folks who consume music by spinning vinyl records. Startup VinylSonic is looking to clean up with an ultrasonic machine and a matching minimalist turntable.

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