Insect-inspired robot gets skinny to go through gaps

One of the most commonly suggested uses for tiny robots is the search for trapped survivors in disaster site rubble. The CLARI robot could be particularly good at doing so, as it can make itself skinnier to squeeze through tight horizontal gaps.

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Dolby aims to simplify multi-speaker Atmos immersion with FlexConnect

Rather than trail wires around the room for a home theater audio setup, Dolby's new technology pairs a big-screen television's own sound system with wireless speakers spread across the room – "transforming any seat into the best seat in the house."

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What you lookin’ at? The winners of the Black and White Photo Awards 2023

In a celebration of monochromatic photography, the prestigious Black and White Photo Awards has revealed its 2023 winners, a stunning collection of landscapes, portraits, architecture, streetscapes, and the beauty of nature.

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Brit audio veteran launches beautiful retro-styled AIO music streamer

"Quintessentially British" audio gear company Ruark has launched the first in a new series of integrated music systems. The R410 offers modern streaming, internet radio and connection to hi-fi gear – all enclosed in gorgeous 1970s-inspired wrapping.

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Aether’s nano-machines: From super-cheap lithium to brand new molecules

Nano-engineering happens all day long in our bodies, and California startup Aether is designing and testing millions of new enzymes to do a range of other useful tasks – like directly extracting battery-grade lithium from sources nobody else can use.

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Former Bose employees continue noise-masking Sleepbuds journey

Back in 2017, Bose launched some earbuds designed to help folks get a good night's sleep. The formula was later improved, but then the product was discontinued. Now former employees are taking up the restful-sleep torch with the Ozlo Sleepbuds.

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Atari games like it’s 1980 with “faithful recreation” of Atari 2600 console

It's time to dust off your old Atari cartridges as the company again tries to tap into gaming nostalgia with an updated version of its iconic Atari 2600, which will ship with a 10-in-1 cartridge but also supports legacy 2600 and 7800 game cartridges.

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Creative to release first TWS earphones with solid-state microspeakers

Back in April, xMEMS Labs revealed solid-state technology aimed at replacing coil-based speakers in audio wearables like in-ear monitors. Now the company has partnered with Creative Technology for an upcoming pair of true-wireless earphones.

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Amazon enlists AI to summarize customer reviews & save shoppers time

Amazon is hoping to make buying easier by employing artificial intelligence to collate reviews and deliver a single summary, in order to save online shoppers time. It's also very optimistic that the function will be unbiased and immune to bots.

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Astell&Kern refines the audiophile formula for latest wireless earphones

High-end mobile audio brand Astell&Kern has launched the follow up to last year's UW100 true-wireless earphones, which boast key refinements aimed at delivering "uncompromising, exquisite hi-fi sound."

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