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New 3D-printing technique uses UV light to print working electronic circuits

Researchers from the U.K.’s University of Nottingham have invented a breakthrough approach to 3D printing functional electronic circuits.
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Arrivo plans to have Colorado drivers in 200-mph Hyperloop-esque tubes by 2021

Arrivo is working to bring a network of hyperloop-esque tubes capable of transporting cars at up to 200 mph to Colorado.
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Scientists use a supercomputer to simulate one of history’s biggest quakes

Hoping to improve quake defenses, researchers have used a supercomputer to carry out a simulation of the giant 2004 earthquake and tsunami.

Keep tabs on how the air affects your sleep with Awair

Awair has just launched a Sleep Report feature in the companion app for both Await and Glow air quality monitors.
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Bill Gates is building his own city, and he’s loading it with smart tech

Bill Gates' investment group purchased 24,800-acre development outside of Phoenix, Arizona to build a smart city.
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If the trains of the future look like Deutsche Bahn’s Idea Train, get on board

Locomotives may just come back into vogue. That is, if Deutsche Bahn's concept for its "Idea Train" comes to fruition.
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Wiral is a cable cam that takes GoPro videos to the next level

Cable cam systems are expensive and too big to carry around, but the Wiral Lite is aiming to change that with a compact design.
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Boston Dynamics’ new SpotMini has lost its head, but it’s friskier than ever

Boston Dynamics is continuing to refine its growing range of extraordinary robots. Check out the latest version of the SpotMini robot dog.
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The Nikon D5 heads to space for (unmodified) work aboard the ISS

The Nikon D5 is headed to space for recording both inside and outside the International Space Station -- without any modifications.
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Arduino-powered Time Machine Glove can stop moving objects in their tracks

DIY Time Machine Glove can pull off amazing feats like stopping a fan in mid-spin or drops of water as they fall, all with a hand wave.
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This 3D-printed textile could enable your clothing to cool you down

Researchers from the University of Maryland have developed a 3D-printed textile that's capable of cooling down the body as it's worn.
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8 virtual reality milestones that took it from sci-fi to your living room

Until recently, the dream of virtual reality was pure sci-fi. Today, VR is real -- and we've singled out the milestones that made it so.
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Virtual machines: What they are and why you might want to use one

Have you every wondered, "What is a virtual machine?" In these days of virtualization, the term is getting more common. Here's what it means.
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Luminoodle Task gives you 3,600 Lumens of flexible light to bend to your will

Newly landed on Kickstarter, the Luminoodle Task is a flexible utility light that's as versatile as it is bendy.
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Emirates’ new luxury first-class offering is a suite in the sky

Emirates has unveiled a fully enclosed suite for moneyed travelers flying first class. It's a suite in the sky, and a luxurious one at that.
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Dream Chaser passes a big milestone with a successful glide test landing

After an earlier test resulted in a crash four years ago, the Dream Chaser prototype completed a successful landing in the California desert.
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This swarm of robots can fill your grocery delivery order in no time at all

The London-based grocery delivery company Ocado employs a swarm of shopping robots to complete your order in just a few minutes.
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Bitcoin Cash surpassed Ethereum as world’s second most popular cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Cash still lags behind its older sibling, but it briefly supplanted Ethereum as the second most valuable cryptocurrency
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Weekly Rewind: Crowdfunding astronauts, flying cars, self-cleaning toilets

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
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A cut above the rest: Here are the best circular saws money can buy

Hunting for a versatile saw that'll glide through boards, but not break the bank? Look no further than this list of the best circular saws.
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Project Loon has restored internet access to 100,000 people in Puerto Rico

Project Loon has restored internet access to 100,000 people in Puerto Rico who were left without service after the recent hurricane.
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The RazorX Cruiser shows that not all eboards have to cost you an arm and a leg

Don't be fooled by the listed target demographic of the RazorX Cruiser -- both nine and 49-year-olds can have fun on this board.
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Meet the ‘Hesla,’ a modded Tesla Model S that runs on hydrogen fuel

A company in the Netherlands has added hydrogen fuel cells to a Model S. The "Hesla" modification nearly doubles the range of the luxury SUV.
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The Snow White scooter is easily the coolest way to travel this winter

When it comes to cool ways to travel, but there are few cooler than Gravity Scooters’ Snow White snow scooter. Literally and figuratively.
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Don’t sweat it: Scientists propose perspiration-based authentication

A research team at the University at Albany, has proposed a novel use for sweat — as a biomarker to better secure our devices.
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Hilarious A.I. bot fights email scammers by trolling them, wasting their time

A New Zealand cybersecurity company called Netsafe has come up with an ingenious chatbot designed to help turn the tables on email scammers.
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You’ll be flossing all your teeth at once with Blizzident’s customized 3D-Flosser

Blizzident's 3D-Flosser uses a 3D scan of your mouth to create a wireframe for dental floss. The result? Tooth flossing in five seconds flat.
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Algorithm learns to predict the perp on ‘CSI’ by binge-watching episodes

Researchers in the U.K. have trained an algorithm to predict the perpetrator on episodes of CSI by getting it to binge-watch episodes.
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NASA describes its plan for reaching Mars, but timing could be challenging

After publishing a 36-page report last year on its ambitious Journey to Mars, NASA shared more of its work during a recent two-day event in New Orleans.
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Live-stream from almost any camera with a single cord and a little black YoloBox

Live-streaming might mean choosing between a smartphone and several thousand dollars worth of pro equipment with the YoloBox.
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MantaDroid robot may one day join its inspiration in the depths of the ocean

MantaDroid is a new manta ray-inspired swimming robot that could one day be used for carrying out underwater missions.
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Secret agent fish? Robot infiltrates aquatic schools, influences their behavior

Researchers have developed an aquatic robot that can infiltrate schools of zebrafish, going so far as to influence their activities
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Award-winning device catches skin cancer early by monitoring temperature of moles

Engineers have developed a noninvasive diagnostic tool that measures the heat of moles and skin lesions to look for signs of cancer.
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Part tank, part skateboard, the Track1 eboard shreds where nothing else will

The Track 1 is an e-board said to be able to ride on the streets, in the sand, snow, and dirt. It's now available on Indiegogo.