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This drone footage finally reveals how narwhals use their long tusks

In a short clip, a narwhal is shown striking, stunning, and eating a small fish — the first time such behavior has been captured on tape.
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World Superyacht Award winners cover a diverse range of ships you can’t afford

From a rebuilt tugboat to the largest volume yacht on the planet, here are the 2017 Boat International World Superyacht Award winners.
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No cell signal? No sweat. Send files via high-frequency sound waves with app

Could we replace NFC and QR codes with ultrasonic tech that allows users to send data via high-pitched audio? This startup thinks so.
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Powered exoskeleton helps those with limited mobility maintain their balance

A lightweight, powered exoskeleton connected to the waist supports people as they walk, preventing dangerous slips and stumbles.
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New design shows body's fluids could power pacemakers without batteries

Charged particles from blood and urine the human body could someday power pacemakers, thanks to a team of engineers.
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Who needs a plane when you can skydive from a 28-propellor drone?

Planes do the job perfectly well but check out how this skydiver uses a massive drone instead for a parachute jump.
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There’s a new way to enjoy stunning drone footage from around the world

DJI has launched a new Smart TV app that aims to showcase some of the best drone footage from around the world.
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This swarm of drones uses virtual force fields to avoid crashing into each other

Researchers at Georgia Tech have come up with a method for allowing swarms of quadcopters to fly without crashing into one another.
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This robotic fish patrols the ocean, gathering water quality info as it swims

Researchers have developed a robotic fish, designed to check the water quality of its surroundings as it swims.
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Heatworks tankless water heater avoids corrosion with graphite electrodes

Meet the Heatworks Model 3, heralded as the world's most advanced Wi-Fi-enabled tankless water heater. This time, it comes with an app.
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This drone will try to keep its distance if you look annoyed by it

Engineers have developed an autonomous drone blimp with sensors that will help it fly around humans and respond to gestures.
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This smart shirt is able to warn you when you need to sit up straighter

Ever wanted a shirt that will tell you to sit up straighter? It's your lucky day! Thanks to this Kickstarter smart shirt, you're in luck.
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Charge as you drive on Electroad, coming soon to 11 miles of asphalt in Israel

Israel is beginning work on a pilot scheme to install new smart roads that will allow electric buses to charge while driving.
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Forget the iPhone — Apple's most defining patent might just be this pizza box

The company that brought you the iPhone can claim another innovation -- a pizza box that keeps your pie crispy, not soggy.
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Turn your selfie into an emoji via Google's new machine-learning app

You can now apply the magic of machine learning to your face, generating a custom emoji sticker from a selfie
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Sony just designed a 1,000 fps sensor to enable faster robot responses

From monitoring production lines to creating autonomous robots, Sony's latest sensor could make it possible with a massive speed increase.
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Google DeepMind under fire after being given access to 1.6M medical records

Google subsidiary DeepMind is being scrutinized for its access to 1.6 million patients' medical records as part of an app testing project.
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SpaceX launches one of its largest satellites, but there’s no rocket landing

SpaceX has successfully launched one of its largest satellites to date, though the nature of the mission meant there was no rocket landing.
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Lowe's is testing a bow-like exoskeleton that gives warehouse workers superhuman strength

The hame improvement store, Lowe's. just unveiled its exoskeleton design. The company hopes the device will boost productivity on site.
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Ultrasonic tech allows users to whisper in someone’s ear from 100 feet away

Researchers at the U.K.'s University of Bristol have been working on technology to allow people to whisper to one another from 100 feet away.
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With 500,000 viewers per day, VR is the fastest-growing category on Pornhub

Virtual reality porn is the hottest thing to hit Pornhub since... well, pick the name of your favorite actor or actress.
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Hit the open road with your own King Aire, an enormous mobile luxury suite

Newmar's 45-foot King Aire motor coach lets you take your life of luxury on the road. These big rigs are chock full of special features.
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Robotic pool shark wants to school you at billiards — and you can build one

Judith is a work-in-progress pool-playing robot being developed by a high school engineering teacher. Check it out!
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Delta sees a future where you use your face to help check your bags

Delta will test out machines that allow customers to check bags at airports by themselves, using facial recognition technology.
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Computer-generated doctor could clear up confusing test results

Researchers have developed a computer-generated doctor designed to give patients their test results in a more comprehensible manner.
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A worry-no-more wearable tracks your feverish child’s temperature

Degree, a wearable thermometer, fits snugly into the child’s ear and relays information about his or her condition during a fever.
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MIT is building a cheap handheld device for translating Braille instantly

A team of six MIT researchers are developing a handheld device, capable of carrying out real-time translation of text to Braille.
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Got an F in art class? This 3D clay printer is for you

From vases and bowls to masks and models, this 3D clay printer could be the missing piece your maker-space needs.
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Say what? Google AI creates sounds we’ve literally never heard before

Thanks to Google and its NSynth AI, we're expanding our aural horizons, taking our ears to places they've never been before.
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Pizzeria sign caught tracking customers via a camera, facial recognition

Online advertisers aren't the only one tracking your responses -- this camera-equipped sign measures your response to physical ads.
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Swedes sweat out public discord in the unique Golden Egg sauna

When a Swedish mining town had to relocate, its residents built a golden egg-shaped sauna as a place to meet and talk about it.
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Meet Jammy, a foot-long smart guitar from RnD64 that lets you rock out anywhere

Meet Jammy, a smart, portable guitar that will ensure that you never say, "I didn't have room" when it comes to bringing your instrument
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Floating party platforms, pottery printers, and more

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The future of toys has battling ‘bots, smart telescopes, and Bluetooth Frisbees