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In Singapore they have developed eco friendly paper based batteries that simply break down in the soil in about six weeks after use. They contain no toxic materials. Instead of the usual lithium and cobalt they use zinc and manganese. At the moment the battery has a capacity of 600 mAh, but the developers are already working on a more powerful version. Another major advantage is the price. Producing these batteries costs about ten times less than making lithium ion ones. If the technology makes it to the mass market, it could seriously change the game 🔋🌱

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Google has unveiled the Fitbit Air fitness tracker for $99. It is a lightweight, screenless tracker with a battery life of up to 7 days. The device weighs 12 grams and tracks heart rate, steps, sleep, skin temperature, blood oxygen levels, and heart rate variability. It features water resistance, Bluetooth 5.0, and interchangeable bands. Alongside the tracker, Google launched the Google Health app—powered by Fitbit—and Health Coach, an AI-driven service offering personalized workouts and sleep analysis. A subscription is required only for the AI features; the Fitbit Air itself functions fully without one. Pre-orders are now open, with sales set to begin on May 26.

AI beautifully shows how BMW cars have evolved over the past century 🚗 From classic vintage models to modern cars, each transition looks as if the vehicle is literally falling apart into pieces, which adds an extra layer of irony for anyone familiar with the old BMW jokes 😄

Report: OpenAI working on AI-powered smartphone for 2028 launch OpenAI is reportedly developing its own smartphone, despite earlier saying it wasn’t entering the phone market. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the company is working with Qualcomm and MediaTek on custom chips, while Luxshare will handle co-design and manufacturing. Specs are expected to be finalized by late 2026 or early 2027, with mass production planned for 2028. The approach is expected to be different from current smartphones. Instead of relying on apps, the device would focus on AI agents that handle tasks based on user context and behavior. That direction is already being talked about across the industry. At SXSW 2026, Nothing CEO Carl Pei said apps could eventually disappear, replaced by AI agents that do things for users, pointing to phones that understand intent and act on it.

🚨 BREAKING: Tim Cook steps down — John Ternus will become CEO of Apple Inc. on Sept. 1. Cook, who took over from Steve Jobs in 2011, built Apple into a $400B+ powerhouse. Known as a calm, consensus-driven operator, he’ll remain as executive chairman and stay closely involved. Ternus (50), a 25-year Apple veteran, represents a different style. He’s a hands-on engineer — deeply involved in products, detail-focused, and more decisive in making calls. Inside Apple, he’s often described as “Tim 2.0” — steady and disciplined like Cook, but much closer to the product side of the company. The handover has been years in the making, with Cook mentoring Ternus and gradually giving him more responsibility. So this isn’t a shake-up — it’s continuity, with a subtle shift in how Apple is run: less consensus, more product focus. Cook steps back. Ternus steps in. Apple’s next chapter begins in September.

Boston Dynamics, Hyundai Motor Group’s robotics arm, released new footage of its humanoid robot Atlas pulling off a string of advanced moves, including a cartwheel followed by a back tumble.

The Sidekick is the world's first powered wearable at the ankle, designed to help people move further, faster and for longer distances. The Sidekick is not a medical device; it is a lifestyle product that enables you to harness your own power and ability to move with more ease, confidence, and enjoyment.

A retro gadget that was ahead of its time. The Casio MAP 100, a watch that could measure distances on paper maps 🧭 Late 1980s, no GPS, no smartphones. It had a tiny wheel on the case. You simply rolled it along your drawn route on the map, and the watch instantly calculated the distance, showing it in kilometers or miles and adjusting for the map scale. A perfect tool for old school travelers, back when the adventure started long before you ever tapped “navigation” 😊

Exclusive: OPPO is testing three 200MP sensors for the Find X10 Pro Max 👀 📸 Camera setup in testing: • ISOCELL HPC (1/1.28" 200MP) — Main • 1/1.28" 200MP — 3x Telephoto • 1/1.56" 200MP — Ultra wide Note: The ultra wide is still under A/B testing, with a 50MP sensor being considered as an alternative.

A new smartwatch called O-Boy could become a lifesaver for people traveling in the world’s most remote places. Designed by the Brussels-based studio Futurewave, the watch can send distress signals directly to satellites, meaning it works even where there’s no phone network — from mountains to open water. The device acts as a standalone transmitter, giving users a way to call for help far beyond the reach of traditional mobile coverage. Futurewave says the goal was simple: build a smartwatch that can send an emergency alert “even in the most remote corners of the world.” To make this possible, engineers integrated satellite hardware and antennas into a compact wearable. The rugged design is water-resistant, impact-protected and pressure-tolerant, while rounded surfaces keep it comfortable for everyday wear. With its black-and-red emergency color scheme and satellite connectivity, O-Boy aims to improve safety for explorers, remote workers and adventurers far from civilization.

Norway’s solid-state hydrogen storage could store summer solar energy for winter use The technology converts renewable electricity into hydrogen for long-term seasonal storage. Norwegian startup Photoncycle has raised $17.5M to develop a seasonal energy storage system that could allow homes to store excess solar energy from summer and use it in winter. The system converts renewable electricity into hydrogen and stores it in solid-state form at the household level, tackling one of the biggest challenges for renewables — long-duration seasonal storage. The company plans to roll it out commercially in Denmark and the Netherlands. The funding will support the first phase of an industrial plant expected to go live in 2027, with capacity to provide seasonal storage for about 140,000 homes. Photoncycle says the technology could reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and help households become more energy independent.

The world's first humanoid robot that can rally badminton. Peak return speed: 19.1 m/s. PHYBOT's humanoid robot plays badminton. The company states the robot operates with no teleoperation, using vision-based prediction and real-time motion generation.

Razer Project AVA, your 24/7 AI companion, designed to live right alongside you. Powered by advanced AI, AVA features a dynamic personality that learns and evolves based on your interactions. Brought to life as an animated 5.5" 3D hologram, she uses human-like vision and audio sensing for full contextual awareness. AVA simplifies life by organizing your schedule, consulting on work tasks, and guiding you to victory as your enthusiastic gaming wingman.

Sber500 opens applications for Batch 7: an international accelerator for DeepTech startups 🚀 If you are building science-intensive technology and ready to bring it to market, there is a new opportunity to scale. Sber500, the international accelerator backed by Sber, has launched its seventh batch. The program targets startups with MVPs and early traction, particularly teams working in DeepTech fields: GenAI, robotics, advanced materials, photonics, quantum computing, applied AI for scientific research, Earth remote sensing, and autonomous transport systems. International founders exploring entry into the Russian market are also welcome to apply. How the program works: The first stage is an online bootcamp for 150 teams. Participants strengthen their product strategy, refine their business model, and identify potential collaboration formats with the Sber ecosystem in Russia. Twenty-five best teams advance to the second stage. Here, they work intensively with international mentors — serial founders, active VC partners, and senior corporate executives from Europe, the US, Asia, and the Middle East. Teams also gain access to actively investing funds and direct discussions with potential corporate customers. The final stage is a demo day at the Moscow Startup Summit in fall 2026. In the 2024 and 2025 batches, every fifth startup presenting at Demo Day was international, with teams from India, South Korea, Armenia, China, Turkey, and Algeria. Why it matters: ☑️ Real growth: On average, companies' revenue grows fourfold within two years after the program; for some teams, the increase reaches 1,000x. ☑️ Corporate access: Over six seasons, alumni have concluded more than 10,900 contracts and pilots with corporations. ☑️ Long-term community: Work on growth and deals continues after the program ends. The details: 📅 Application deadline: 10 April 2026 ⏱️ Duration: Up to 12 weeks 🌐 Format: Online 💬 Language: English 💰 Participation: Free of charge 👉 Apply via the link

A new kind of drone madness. The fastest quadcopter on the planet was pushed to 657 km per hour, and it was not done by a big corporation, but by a family team from South Africa, a father and son, Luke and Mike Bell 🚀 They spent more than two years on the project, and this is already their fourth version, each one faster and more aggressive than the last. The spark was seeing Red Bull’s high speed drone used for Formula 1 filming, which was considered the benchmark at the time. In the end, the Bells did not just catch up, they smashed the record by more than double. And yes, they have already shown up in the Guinness World Records more than once.

If it feels like developers at giants like Google must be living in poolside villas, reality is sometimes very different 😅 A woman drove through a neighborhood in California and showed a whole line of vans parked along the road. And according to her, many of them are home to tech workers, because housing anywhere near their jobs costs a ridiculous amount. So for some people, the “dream life” does not look like a mansion. It looks like van life with Wi Fi 🚐

Photos: Japan debuts first approved 3D-printed house with earthquake-ready frame Built using a COBOD printer, the compact two-level home rises 7 meters and anchors into foundations designed for earthquake stability. Developed by Kizuki Co. Ltd. with Onocom, the 50 sq m O House blends robotic 3D printing with a conventional reinforced concrete frame. ☑ Government approved first Officially recognized as Japan’s first approved two-story 3D-printed reinforced concrete home, meeting strict seismic codes. ☑ Seismic-ready structure Reinforced strip foundation and concrete frame carry the load, with printed walls integrated inside. ☑ Hybrid print method A custom COBOD printer formed the walls, floor and roof slabs layer by layer. ☑ Four-person crew Constructed on-site by a four-person team. ☑ Cave-inspired design Curved walls and structural arches replace straight timber lines. ☑ Inverted interior layout Living space upstairs, bedroom and en-suite below.

In San Francisco, the autonomous future hit a snag 🤖 Waymo robotaxis stalled across the city, triggering traffic jams everywhere. The cause was a fire at a PG&E substation that knocked out power to nearly a third of San Francisco, affecting around 130,000 people. Traffic lights went dark and the streets descended into chaos. In theory, Waymo vehicles know the rule when signals fail, everyone stops. But with dozens of such intersections, the system became overly cautious. Cars waited too long, blocked lanes and effectively paralyzed traffic. Most rides ended without incidents, but social media is now full of videos showing robotaxis standing silently in the middle of the road, as if waiting for a reboot. Autopilot, yes. Apocalypse, not yet.

Imagine a kitchen that cooks for you 🍳 In the US, a robot called Posha has appeared for $1500. You drop the ingredients into the bowl, tap a recipe, and go about your day. From there it does everything on its own. It fries, stirs, adds spices and catches the perfect moment when the dish is ready. Inside there is a camera and plenty of algorithms, with more than a thousand recipes stored. This is not just a multicooker but something closer to a personal chef who never complains and never takes a vacation. There are some caveats. It needs a constant internet connection, a $15 monthly subscription is required, and it takes up quite a bit of kitchen space. Still, it feels like the future is quietly cooking you dinner 🤖