Topic: prototype testing
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Network School founder warns Malaysia tech goals at risk from immigration probe
Malaysian authorities launched an immigration investigation into Balaji Srinivasan's Network School, challenging his vision of a decentralized, borderless "network state." The probe highlights that even ambitious digital communities remain subject to the laws of physical nations, potentially unde...
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Vertical Aerospace doubles test fleet with second VX4 as certification nears
Vertical Aerospace has doubled its electric air taxi test fleet by completing the first piloted flight of a second VX4 prototype, accelerating progress toward certification. The new prototype incorporates improvements in aerodynamics, battery performance, and flight stability based on lessons fro...
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iPhone Ultra may debut tech 15 years in the making
The iPhone Ultra, expected this fall, will feature a liquid metal hinge for its foldable design, a technology Apple has been developing for over 15 years. Reliable leaker Fixed Focus Digital reports that production is moving quickly, with prototypes already sent to carriers for testing, confirmin...
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We tried Google’s AI glasses - they’re almost ready
Google's prototype Android XR glasses combine audio and visual capabilities with an in-lens display that overlays widgets, directions, translation, and custom AI-designed information onto the real world. The prototype focuses on testing display technology and battery life, with a basic frame that...
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Slate Truck: Too Minimal for Practical Use?
The Slate Truck is a compact electric vehicle designed for urban maneuverability, featuring a surprisingly spacious interior despite its small exterior footprint. It adopts a radically minimalist and affordable design, forgoing many standard features like paint and a radio to lower cost, prioriti...
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PopWheels Swaps Food Cart Generators for E-Bike Batteries
A Brooklyn startup, PopWheels, is piloting a program to power New York City food carts using its existing network of swappable e-bike batteries, offering a clean, quiet alternative to gasoline generators. The company's subscription model provides vendors with cost parity to gasoline while solving...
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Hands-On: Clicks Communicator Prototype, a New BlackBerry-Style Phone
The Clicks Communicator is a new Android smartphone that revives a physical keyboard, featuring a modern design with a slide-out accessory and running the latest software. It includes notable hardware such as a 4.03-inch AMOLED display, a 4nm MediaTek 5G processor, 256GB of storage, and a unique ...
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HyperX & Neurable: Train Your Brain for Better Gaming
HyperX and Neurable are developing a prototype gaming headset with built-in EEG sensors to monitor brain activity, tracking metrics like focus and stress to train users for better mental performance. The headset uses neurofeedback software, where users practice calming their mind to improve conce...
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Mercedes-Benz Tests Off-Road Systems in Dune Driving
The all-electric Mercedes-Benz GLC is undergoing final development testing in extreme environments like the Mojave Desert's Dumont Dunes to refine its off-road capabilities and software systems. It features an optional air suspension that increases ground clearance up to 8.1 inches and uses a sop...
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Silent Sound: The Next Frontier in Wildfire Defense
Sonic Fire Tech has developed an acoustic fire suppression system using infrasound, which is inaudible to humans and can extinguish flames from a distance without water. The system is designed to protect homes from wildfires, automatically activating via sensors and offering a critical advantage ...
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GPD's New Device Outsmarts the Steam Deck
The GPD Win 5 delivers unprecedented handheld gaming performance with its AMD Strix Halo chip, enabling smooth 1080p gameplay on demanding titles but at the cost of high power consumption and limited battery life. Its design requires external power sources, either via a wall outlet or an optional...
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We Drove Porsche's All-Electric Cayenne Prototype
Porsche's upcoming Cayenne Electric prototype features a uniquely designed interior with a seamlessly curved touchscreen that transitions from intuitive to awkward and back to intuitive upon extended use. The vehicle is expected to deliver over 1,000 horsepower and a range exceeding 300 miles, po...
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