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  • Hackers Transform Dead Vapes Into Musical Synthesizers
    February 11, 2026

    Hackers Transform Dead Vapes Into Musical Synthesizers

    A group in New York City repurposes discarded disposable vapes into digital musical instruments called Vape Synths, creatively addressing the challenge of e-waste. The instrument is played by sucking air through a repurposed low-pressure sensor to generate sound, mimicking the act of vaping and p...

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  • Offgrid Raises $15M to Pioneer Lithium-Free Battery Storage
    September 2, 2025

    Offgrid Raises $15M to Pioneer Lithium-Free Battery Storage

    Offgrid Energy Labs raised $15 million in Series A funding to develop its zinc-bromine battery technology, offering a cost-effective and safer alternative to lithium-ion systems. The company's ZincGel batteries provide 80–90% of lithium-ion efficiency with a longer lifespan, reduced fire risk, an...

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