Modular guitar lets players change tone in seconds

Back in 2018, Ian Reddick unveiled the Mercury Modular Guitar, which could be broken down into numerous components and packed into a small suitcase for travel. Now he's back with a pro guitar where you can swap out pickup blocks on-the-fly.

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Yamaha’s flagship wireless headphones boast 3D audio, headtracking and ANC

Yamaha is looking to invade Apple AirPods Max territory with a new pair of flagship wireless headphones called the YH-L700A that headline with spatial audio and head-tracking, active noise cancellation, and a 34-hour battery life.

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Remarkable density of new lithium battery promises massive range for EVs

A team in Germany has just taken an important step forward in energy storage research, demonstrating a lithium-metal battery with a remarkable energy density of 560 Wh/kg and an ability to retain its performance across hundreds of cycles.

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MQ-25 Stingray drone refuels E-2D command and control aircraft in mid-air

Boeing's MQ-25 T1 Stingray jet-propelled air tanker drone has refueled a US Navy E-2D Hawkeye command and control aircraft in mid-air, providing data that will be used to upgrade digital models of the MQ-25 and help improve the first production models.

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Compact Full HD projector throws Android TV on the wall

Many of the projectors released by Xgimi have been somewhat blocky units that stand out, rather than blend in. For its latest multimedia model, the company has opted for a compact, stylish design for the bedroom, living room or even the boardroom.

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Osprey NPS lets drones perform direct-contact power line inspections

Live power lines are traditionally inspected by workers who have to climb poles, stand in bucket lifts, or ride in helicopters. A new system promises to make such inspections quicker, easier and safer, by allowing a drone to do the job.

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Honeywell’s BVLOS suite designed to let drones fly farther and longer

Currently, most electric drones are limited to rather short flight times. Also, in order to maintain radio contact with their operator, they must stay within line of sight. A new Honeywell system, however, is intended to address these limitations.

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Oppo previews upcoming smartphone camera technology

Oppo held an online presentation earlier today to show off the next-gen camera technology that's coming to its future phones, including a new image sensor, and a continuous optical zoom module with integrated optical image stabilization.

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Tready robot uses treaded flippers to overcome obstacles

When it comes to robots designed for traversing rough terrain, there are typically treaded and legged models. The new Tready robot, however, combines the best of both approaches, by utilizing its four treaded "flippers."

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Honor bounces back with Magic 3 Series smartphones

Chinese smartphone brand Honor has launched its first flagship phone since parting ways from Huawei late last year. The Magic 3 series comprises three models, which benefit from Qualcomm chipsets and access to the Play Store and Google services.

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