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polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 22h

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Single-seater eVTOLs duke it out for air race supremacy

What could be better than strapping yourself into your own personal electric flyer? Racing with some buddies of course, and that's coming closer with the unveiling of the Jetson Air Games concept rece...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 2d

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Electric UTV combines all-terrain workhorse with low-speed city hauler

Following the launch of a compact low-speed ambulance in July, California's GEM has unveiled an electric utility truck that's designed to haul gear through the neighborhood before heading to wilder wo...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 4d

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Sound-personalized wireless earphones get solid-state help in the highs

A couple of year's back, audio gear brand Creative was the first company to pop solid-state speaker technology from xMEMS in a pair of wireless earphones. Now the company has added sound personalizati...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 7d

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Google's latest keyboard will have you going around in circles

Though there are a number of different layouts for computer keyboards – such as QWERTY, AZERTY, DVORAK and so on – most have rows of keys that you push down to generate letters, numbers or symbols. Th...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 9d

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Long-tail ebike can heft 440 lb of 'precious cargo' around town

For the last 14 years or so, Urban Arrow has been at the forefront of developing front-loader bikes. Now the Dutch company is evolving with the Breeze long-tail hauler, "a new way to carry your precio...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 9d

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Tabletop projectors designed to take the hassle out of movie nights

Though you can spend a lot of time and money setting up a dedicated home theater space, smart projectors could mean you don't have to. The TK705 projectors from BenQ are a great excuse not to bother, ...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 11d

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Optoma turns off the lamps for 'hassle-free projector experience'

Optoma has launched a new series of projectors under the Photon Life moniker, which are aimed at replacing popular lamp-based models in the company's line up. The series comprises three family members...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 12d

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Modular cargo ebikes grow or shrink with changing family needs

Belgium's Bike43 has revealed a nifty cargo ebike that can grow as your family or hauling needs change. Riders can start off with a Short model, and then step up to a Mid flavor courtesy of an easy mo...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 13d

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Most versatile Brompton ebike ever ready to conquer the US

Though iconic British cycling brand Brompton celebrating its 50th anniversary this year is certainly newsworthy, the release of its "metro to mountain" folding Electric G in the US is what's getting u...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 13d

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Quirky bedside smart projector aims Google TV at the ceiling

Back in 2021, BenQ launched an odd-looking portable projector with a built-in 2.1-channel sound system. Now the company has updated the recipe for more defined visuals and more powerful audio output. ...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 14d

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Multitasking smart desktop amp lets you leave bulky hardware at home

Desktop smart amps from the likes of Yamaha, Boss and Positive Grid are great for solo practice and group rehearsals. Tone upstart Chaos Audio is challenging the big boys with the Nimbus, a 70-W app-d...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 14d

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Smart telescope lets you peek inside as it looks up at the cosmos

While I enjoy stargazing as much as the next person, I also love to know how things work – to get under the hood. French smart telescope pioneer Vaonis helps quench my thirst with a special edition of...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 15d

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Samsung's battery-packing smart TV is made to move

If you're the kind of viewer who needs your TV to be wherever you are, Samsung's got the gadget for you. The Moving Style sports a 27-inch QHD screen, Dolby sound, a built-in battery, a handle-packing...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 16d

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Bike kit transforms a regular ride into front-loading cargo hauler

Way back in 2016, we featured a nifty Kickstarter for a kit that converted a regular bicycle into a front-loader cargo hauler in double quick time. Now the company has announced an updated version cal...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 18d

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Dual-light adventure phone punches more than 650 ft into the darkness

When a tough case just won't cut the mustard, rugged phones step up as the everyday companion for rough-and ready adventurers. Unihertz sub-brand 8849 has just unveiled what it's calling the "world's ...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 19d

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Thumb-tapping torque boost for folding fat-tire adventure ebike

Earlier in the year, budget-friendly ebike maker Engwe treated commuters to a thumb-activated torque boost for more help when needed. Now that feature has made its way to the Engine Pro 3.0 fat-tire a...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 20d

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Anker wheels out tri-laser outdoor theater with huge inflatable screen

Following the success of its Nebula X1 outdoor projector, Anker's smart entertainment brand – Soundcore – has wrapped a Pro version in a big ol' wheeled outer skin and paired it with a 200-inch inflat...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 20d

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Extraordinary feature-packed smart amp rewrites the guitarist's playbook

Lava Music caused a glitch in the Matrix a few years back with an oddball carbon-fiber acoustic guitar rocking built-in digital effects. Now the company is looking to reshape the amplification landsca...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 21d

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Autonomous diving robot gets to grips with seabed trash

Imagine an oversized claw machine at an arcade, but instead of trying to grab cheap toys, your prize is the assortment of waste that sinks to the bottom of the sea. That's essentially what an autonomo...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 22d

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Luxury brand Montblanc writes a new chapter with classy premium e-note

Moving note-taking from good ol' pen and paper to the digital realm can already be quite a pricey endeavor for consumers. But luxury pen maker Montblanc is aiming even higher with its Digital Paper e-...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 23d

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Budget-friendly smart projector swaps Google TV for Roku

Folks in the US looking for a smart projector are pretty much dependent on Google running the show, or have to plug in a streaming stick. Roku has now partnered with Aurzen for a wallet-friendly enter...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 23d

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Epson's funky mood lamp projector makes a play for US homes

Back in May we covered the China-only release of a lifestyle projector merged with a mood lamp. Now that idea has morphed into the brightest member of Epson's new Lifestudio mini projector family for ...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 26d

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Technics spins out budget-friendly wireless turntable

Since Panasonic relaunched Technics as a luxury brand in 2014, its retro-modern turntables have been on the pricey side – sometimes ludicrously so. Now the hi-fi sub-brand has launched a budget vinyl ...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 26d

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ePaper smartphone brings eye-friendly color to zombie scrolling

Earlier in the year, Bigme launched a doomscrolling smartphone called the HiBreak Pro, which featured an eye-friendly monochrome ePaper display. After much online leaking, the company has now official...

polrid.bsky.social @polrid.bsky.social · 29d

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Epson gets close to the wall to push up big-screen 4K entertainment

Epson has launched a new "stylish, beautifully crafted" UST projector for home cinema enthusiasts. The Lifestudio Grand EH-LS670 promises daytime bright 4K visuals at up to 120 inches, and immersive s...