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In Photos: Concept cars of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show

Even with design houses like Pininfarina, Touring Superleggera and Italdesign focused all or in part on limited edition production cars, this year's Geneva Motor Show was still an explosion of concept cars of all styles and stripes. Join us as we take a photo tour of all these concepts. Read more

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MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Moto G5 Plus vs. Moto Z

Lenovo's Moto G5 Plus is the latest in a line of bang-for-buck budget phones, dating back to when Google owned Motorola. Let's see how the features and specs of the Moto G5 Plus compare to those of its flagship sibling, the modular Moto Z. Read more

AUTOMOTIVE

Italdesign and Airbus reach for the skies in Geneva

The fruits of a collaboration between Airbus and Italdesign, the new Pop.Up concept blurs the line between self-driving car and VTOL flying car. Its removable passenger cell can drive on the ground or fly through the air with the help of modular power systems. Is this the future of commuting? Read more

SPACE

Alien technology? Harvard scientists propose source for fast radio bursts

There are plenty of strange phenomena in the universe, and fast radio bursts are among the more mysterious. So far, we don't know the source of these high-energy light bursts, but Harvard researchers propose they're caused by planet-sized alien transmitters for powering interstellar spacecraft. Read more

AUTOMOTIVE

Review: 2017 Ford Escape is a worthy Kuga killer

Ford is dropping the Kuga brand and replacing its compact family SUV with the Escape, shooting for a similar mix of comfort, practicality, intelligence and affordability. We traveled to Sydney for a fun Australian press launch, driving the Escape on road, sand and surf. Read more

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MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Galaxy Book vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 4

A few weeks ago at the Mobile World Congress, Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy Book 2-in-1 tablet/laptop that seems like a direct answer to Microsoft's Surface Pro line. Here's how the features and specs of the Samsung Galaxy Book compare to the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Read more

BICYCLES

Rough n' ready e-bike is made for streets or trails

Although Risse Racing Technology may be best-known for its mountain bike suspension components, it has also just introduced a complete e-bike. Known as the Voltinator, it's designed for both on- and off-road use, and it's sure to turn a few heads wherever it goes. Read more

WEARABLES

Tag Heuer's new smartwatch goes modular, keeps premium price

Tag Heuer's first foray into smartwatch territory came out in 2015, and it's finally announced a follow-up. The Connected Modular 45 adds some new tricks, courtesy of Android Wear 2.0, and a modular design, but will cost you even more than its predecessor. Read more

BIOLOGY

Tuning brain regions like radios for better memory

Researchers at Imperial College London have shown that a low-voltage stream of electricity can be used to bring different brain regions in sync with each other, leading to improved memory ability and the hope of treating neurological disorders. Read more

ENERGY

Solar-powered molecule converts CO2 into carbon-neutral fuel source

The humble leaf, which collects sunlight and uses that energy to turn carbon dioxide into fuel for the plant, has inspired scientists. Researchers have developed a molecule that uses sunlight to convert the problematic carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, which can then be stored as a fuel source. Read more

DRONES

Are flexible frames the future of crash-proof drones?

Forget about expensive obstacle avoidance systems, a team of researchers has built a prototype drone with a rubbery, flexible frame that deforms harmlessly in a crash, then snaps itself back into shape ready to fly again in an instant. Read more

BIOLOGY

Modified corn fights fungus with "Trojan horse" RNA

Aflatoxins in fungi have been linked to stunted growth in children, liver cancer, and immune suppression. Now, researchers have genetically modified corn plants to fight back, by letting them send “Trojan horse” molecules into the fungus to neutralize its ability to produce the toxins. Read more

BICYCLES

Booze-totin' bike packs in the extras

Have you ever tried cycling while carrying a bottle of wine or a six-pack of beer? It ain't easy. That's why Rob Simon contacted Tim O'Donnell about building him a bicycle that could do the job. O'Donnell really went to town on the project, creating a bike with a bunch of interesting features. Read more

COMPUTERS

Pucker up: New biometric password system is all in the lips

With all the high-profile security breaches in recent years, researchers have been looking to add new biometric layers to our regular passwords. Computer scientists at HKBU have now developed a novel form of lip-motion detection to boost the security of password authentication systems. Read more

AUTOMOTIVE

Intel splashes $15b on autonomous vehicle company Mobileye

Intel is much more than a computer hardware company these days. One future-flavored pie that the firm is sticking its fingers into is driverless vehicle technology and today it may have just gone and plunged a whole fist in, with a US$15 billion acquisition of Israeli company Mobileye. Read more

WEARABLES

Levi’s smart jacket, featuring Google Jacquard, hits shelves later this year

When an article of clothing is described as "smart", it usually means that the item is particularly chic, neat or fashionable. But the Google Jacquard-equipped Commuter Jacket from Levi's is smart by the 21st-century IoT definition. Read more

GAMES

Five old products that hinted at the Nintendo Switch

Nintendo's best hardware has rarely been about pushing technological boundaries; instead the secret usually lies in putting existing pieces together in a unique, fun and family-friendly way. While the Switch is indeed unique, the writing was already on the wall. Read more

MATERIALS

Cloves and silver make for better food packaging

The plastic film usually used in food packaging is difficult to recycle, and it stays in landfills for many years after disposal. Scientists from Lithuania's Kaunas University of Technology have developed a new food wrap that's not only biodegradable, but it should also keep food fresh for longer. Read more

MUSIC

PRS rocks the house with guitars made from old buildings

PRS has announced a limited run of its CE24 and S2 Vela semi-hollow six-string electrics. The exotic woods used for both guitars are native to Brazil's Atlantic Forest, but the company hasn't chopped down any ancient trees to make its new axes. Instead, the wood was reclaimed from old buildings. Read more

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Pandora's Spotify-like Premium service launches this week

Pandora, the popular music streaming service, has confirmed that its new Premium offering will launch this week. Premium will provide users with Spotify-like on-demand listening and greater access to preferred tracks, both on and offline. Read more

Trump’s Big Lie

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“We’re going to have insurance for everybody.”

Trump lied. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the Republican bill could take away coverage from 24 Million.

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The CBO verdict on Trumpcare is in, and the results are somehow even worse than expected — more than 24 million people could be uninsured (or closer to 26 million, if the White House is correct) over the course of the next few years after the overhaul. To be clear, this means thousands upon thousands of people could die. Trump isn’t discouraged though; he’s signaled a willingness to make even more cuts.

Then there’s Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), who thinks lower premiums for some people are more important than keeping people insured. Premiums which, mind you, would be low for all the wrong reasons.

You may have heard that the Northeastern United States is currently buried under snow. The president definitely has — he even tweeted about it, relying on the National Weather Service, whose budget he is trying to slash.

ICYMI: It’s been six years since a tsunami and earthquake decimated Fukuskima and destroyed three nuclear reactors. Today, the area is home to radioactive wild boars and a mounting pile of nuclear waste, with no solution on the horizon.

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A high school student was banned from a basketball game — because she wears a hijab.

Rep. Steve King (R-IA) posted a racist tweet. It was so popular with white supremacists that they are now calling him “King Steve.”

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has an email problem.

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“Complicit: The fragrance for the woman who could stop all this, but won’t.”

— SNL has no love for Ivanka Trump, who is not going to save us

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Since 1893, family-owned Pastificio Fabbri has been the gourmet pasta connection for the Tuscan hillside town of Strada in Chianti, producing artisanal dried noodles from a local strain of wheat. Founder Giovanni Fabbri envisioned his company as a one-stop shop for the community; the family once operated a grain mill, bakery and grocery in addition to their pasta factory. While commercial pasta making is finished in six hours, Fabbri takes up to six days to dry his pasta. This led to a recent invite from l'Università degli studi di Siena to study how the company's unique technique could put pasta back on the plates of the gluten intolerant. J OIN THE TABLE [Life & Thyme]

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Could a video sate your crunchy taco craving? YouTube user Rebekkah A.K.A. Hungry Cakes thinks so. That's why she uploaded a 13-minute video of her crunching on Taco Bell for fans of the newest alt-food porn sensation: ASMR. ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response and is a special editing feature that enables food sounds to be heard with supernatural clarity. A loyal community has formed around these clips, which devotees say give them "brain-gasms." The first peer-reviewed paper on ASMR videos even suggested that a single viewing can combat low moods in people with depression. Music to our ears. TURN UP THE VOLUME [Eater]

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