The SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan offers impressive versatility, quiet operation, and portability with its battery-powered design. It can transform from a desktop to a standing fan, oscillates in multiple directions, and integrates with smart home systems. While not ideal for large rooms, its features and performance make it a compelling option for personal cooling.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed SpiderCam, a new 3D camera inspired by jumping spiders' vision. It uses less than one watt of power and estimates depth by comparing image focus differences, potentially enabling battery-powered robots, drones, and wearables.
A review of 17 power banks tests their ability to charge various devices, from smartphones to laptops. Key specifications like wattage, voltage, and capacity (mAh) are crucial for compatibility. The article highlights top picks for overall performance, budget, portability, and specific device charging needs.
Amazon's Prime Day is approaching, but early deals offer significant discounts on popular products like Apple AirPods Pro 3, Ring's latest doorbell, and various smart home devices. These pre-Prime Day offers feature attractive prices on high-demand items.
The UK government is reportedly planning to relax its 2030 electric vehicle sales targets, potentially lowering the mandate for pure EVs from 80% to 50% and allowing a larger share for hybrids. This move follows intense lobbying from the car industry and unions concerned about job security and manufacturing penalties.
BYD, the Shenzhen-based EV maker, has seen a strong rebound in overseas deliveries, surging 76% year-on-year to nearly 300,000 units in April and May. This recovery, driven by rising oil prices due to the US-Israel war with Iran, has bolstered founder Wang Chuanfu's ambition to become the world's largest carmaker by 2030.
A farm worker is on trial for murder in Cairns, accused of amputating a man's leg for $5,000 and leaving him to die from blood loss. The victim, Kalman Tal, had requested the amputation due to chronic pain.
A farm worker is on trial for murder after allegedly amputating a man's leg for $5,000 in Far North Queensland. The victim died from blood loss, and the accused allegedly left without calling for help.
A farm worker, John Yalu, is on trial for murder after allegedly amputating a man's leg for $5,000. Kalman Tal died from blood loss, and prosecutors claim Yalu left him without calling for help.
Fears over a natural disaster or cyber attack are pushing households into contingency planning, Link survey showsMillions of Britons are “prepping” for a potential “major disruptive event” by keeping a stash of cash at home, stockpiling tinned goods or ensuring they have a battery-powered torch close to hand, new data suggests.With war raging in the Middle East and Ukraine, extreme weather becoming more frequent, and warnings that the UK’s critical infrastructure is at risk from cyber-attacks and power outages, many people feel the world has become a more dangerous and chaotic place. Continue reading...
US airlines are implementing new rules for portable chargers starting May 1, responding to rising lithium battery incidents. American Airlines limits passengers to two chargers with active ones in plain view. Southwest allows only one charger and prohibits overhead bin storage. United and Delta require chargers to remain within reach. The FAA reports 28 incidents this year, averaging nearly two per week, with over 700 since 2006.
BEV registrations in the EU climbed 51% month-on-month in March to over 224,000 units across 15 key markets, according to New Automotive and E-Mobility Europe. Over 500,000 BEVs were delivered in Q1 2026, which could reduce oil demand by roughly 2 million barrels per year.
Chinese vehicle exports are surging, with new energy vehicle shipments more than doubling to 954,000 units. This international growth is offsetting weak domestic demand and improving profit margins for manufacturers.
