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Eco Marine Power is preparing to put its rigid solar energy sails through their paces next year. The EnergySail from EMP can harness the power of the wind and sun at the same time, for high-efficiency transport on the high seas. Read more
The US Navy has taken another step closer to swapping powder for electrons with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announcing that its electromagnetic railgun has moved out of the laboratory and is ready for field demonstrations at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. Read more
Vancouver Island, Canada-based firm Rewild Homes was commissioned by a customer to build a storage-packed dwelling on wheels that features a bathtub with generous views. The result is the 24 ft (7.3 m)-long Kestrel. Read more
We shudder to think what the price tag might be, but this retro-futuristic electric bicycle from Poland looks like it'll be an absolute beast. An unruly 5 kW of power is tamed down for road use, but it still does 58 km/h (36 mph) and looks a bit like an old-school board track motorcycle. Read more
A large-scale meta-analysis of 185 studies across 40 years has found a more than 50 percent decline in sperm concentration and total sperm count among men from North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The rate of decline was found to be consistent and is cause for concern if it continues. Read more
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Thermacell Repellents, Inc. is all about keeping probing mosquitoes away in a simple, push-button way. It's latest product, the Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent, trades butane power for rechargeable lithium-ion power. Read more
Google and Tri Alpha Energy, the world’s largest private fusion company, have joined forces to use machine learning algorithms in an attempt to bring us closer to achieving the dream of clean, unlimited fusion power. Read more
Ultra-premium cars can easily be thought of as the yachts of the road, with some fitting the description better than others. Thanks to a partnership with Princess Yachts, the all-new Bentley Continental GT Convertible Galene Edition by Mulliner is one of the best examples out there. Read more
Lockheed Martin says that the three variants of the F-35 Lightning II have completed over 100,000 flight hours and the next-generation fighter aircraft is on its way to completing its final System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase. Read more
After launching the mid-range Moto Z2 Play and the budget Moto G5 and G5 Plus earlier in the year, Lenovo has finally unveiled its flagship smartphone for 2017: the Moto Z2 Force. Here's what the new handset is packing, and why you might buy it instead of rivals from Apple, Samsung, or Google. Read more
Everyday computer users are juggling huge amounts of data, so it makes sense that you're taking care of that data responsibly. With Degoo you get 3TB of supremely secured cloud storage from which to manage and share files with awesome simplicity. With high speed transfers from a database that offers more storage than Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive combined, you'll love how easy it is to keep tabs on all of your valuable data. Read more
With an automated future looming, getting our kids interested in coding is becoming just as important as reading, writing and arithmetic. The latest project to join efforts from Fisher-Price, Google and Osmo is Algobrix, a learning platform where youngsters build colorful bots and play with code. Read more
In the future, we might overcome anxiety about a dying phone battery by doing a few star jumps. Researchers are developing an ultra-thin device that can generate electricity from motions as subtle as sitting down, opening up possibilities of clothes that charge phones or light up like an LCD screen. Read more
Geoengineering suggests we might be able to slow the effects of climate change by messing with the atmosphere. Two studies have examined the idea, one running computer simulations of techniques, while the other outlined a small-scale test to figure out how practical and safe the idea might be. Read more
The World Endurance Championship and F1 are still the undisputed kings of global motorsport, but GT4 racing has developed into an interesting battleground for supercars with aero kits, slick tires and roll cages. The latest road-going exotic to make the jump to FIA GT4 is the AMG GT R. Read more
The robotics researchers at Switzerland's École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have produced some truly impressive (and creepy) animal-inspired droids over the years. Behold the latest, a robotic eel built to snake through contaminated water to find the source of the pollution. Read more
If you should work up a thirst at the lakeside beach in the Estonian town of Viljandi, don't just head for the nearest store. Instead, simply send a text message. Within less than five minutes, a drone will arrive from the other side of Lake Viljandi, bearing your cold beverage. Read more
When you're a mere mortal, watching the solar eclipse that will cut a path over the US on August 21 will likely involve standing in a field looking up through special glasses. When you're NASA-funded scientist however, the event entails jets outfitted with two high-tech telescopes. Read more
We already know that "higher" animals such as mammals can track the trajectory of moving objects, and anticipate where they're heading. Thanks to new research, however, we now also know that dragonflies can do the same thing. It is hoped that the finding could lead to advances in human technology. Read more
Humpback whales are famous for their complex and mysterious songs, and scientists tuning into their sounds off the coast of Australia have discovered the interesting way in which they acquire these singing skills. Read more
Formula E has gained another big name entrant, with Mercedes-Benz joining rivals Audi and BMW in committing to the growing category. The decision spells the end of the brand's involvement in DTM racing, and signals a continued push towards electric mobility. Read more
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Last week was long AF. This week, it's time to call out early tomorrow because today—tonight! TONIGHT WE DRINK.
Because it's National Tequila Day and here's where to drink. Game of Thrones was ridiculous last night, and we're pretty certain nobody's talking about it better than these goons. There's a kitchen in Chelsea whippin' up cocktails that are actually good for you. Take over the world with this free trip to TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2017. New Yorkers might start getting charged for garbage collectionbecause, who knows? Drown your sorrows with this 'new tequila' that's not exactly tequila. Treat yourself to an escape-the-room adventure unlike any other with Komnata Quest. Oh, and however bad things are lookin' in NYC, just remember: At least you're not in Chicago. If you need any new ammo, take a look at this incredible Pokemon Go screw up. | |
Monday Mood Like
Is there anything more exciting than that first drink after work? The one that helps you let loose, breathe and forget about the boring or crazy day you just somehow survived?
Well, we have the ultimate solution for you: National. Tequila. Day! Of all the national food/drink holidays, many would say this is the most exciting and potentially the most harmful. Some people may just go to their local bar and get a subpar margarita. But we couldn't let you do that. No! You deserve the best. READ MORE…   | |
Talk the Thrones
 Watching the Great Game alone or a day or two late and desperately need some expert advice on what the hell you just witnessed? Peep ongoing coverage from The Ringer. They're givin' you not only some of the best critical analysis of the show, but their Maesters have actually read the books and can like, actually tie everything together in a coherent way. Real talk: Have you even watched any of the Inside the Episode featurettes after the credits? Okay then. You know what's wrong. If you're looking for somebody to talk Thrones without just regurgitating everything you literally just finished watching, check out The Ringer's latest live recap, Talk the Thrones. Missed the live stream? We gotchu with the replay. READ MORE… | |
A Cocktail a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
 We’re always down for a drink or two—especially if they’re particularly delicious. With booze uslurpin' the throne of NYC's most important food group, it's ever-important to find that special case where a cocktail is both delightful and healthy. Time to check out Latin Beet Kitchen in Chelsea. READ MORE… | |
Like a Boss
 Time to take over the world with this incredible trip to TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2017! Win $500 in travel credit to San Francisco, hotel accommodations, a free ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt, and a one-on-one meeting with the OG GirlBoss, Sophia Amoruso. All you gotta do? ENTER THE GIVEAWAY. READ MORE… | |
The New Tequila?
 For anybody who doesn't casually drink tequila, they're probably more familiar with the "other" agave, mezcal. But now, we've got another one: Sotol. It's a relative newcomer to the drinking scene in the U.S., but it's no less delicious. Oh, and it's not even agave. We got an inside look with NYC restaurateur and co-founder of Mezcales de Leyenda and Fabriquero Sotol, Danny Mena. Take a peek and grab a drink. READ MORE… | |
Pokemon Go-Home
 We thought Pokemon Go was left behind along with the rest of the useless sh*t from 2016. Turns out Chicago went all out with an epic fest that SHOCKINGLY DIDN'T GO AS WELL AS THEY'D THOUGHT. LOL. Would it have gone any better in NYC? Meh. Possibly. But probably not. And anything that doesn't go according to plan always seems a billion times worse in NYC (lookin' at you, MTA). READ MORE… | |
WTF
 Un-F*cking-Belivable! NYC get yo shit together, or they gonna start charging ya’ll asses. If you have to recycle and you don’t, just do it and save us all the trouble, come on, don’t be that person. If you don’t want to listen to us, when you get a big fat bill from the department of sanitation, or whoever, then don’t be surprised. Separate your cans from waste, it takes 2 READ MORE… | |
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Honestly, we’re pretty sick of the same dinner-and-a-movie, out-for-drinks, and back to the pad for Netflix & Chill summer nights in NYC. Let's mix it up. Escape the room adventures are steppin' up the game now more than ever. But nobody's doing it better than Komnata Quest NYC. Check out all of the dope adventures they've got brewing this summer, enter the giveaway we've got runnin', and then book your own experience for you and your squad. READ MORE… | |
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