Asphalt-spraying truck fixes potholes in minutes
• https://www.popsci.com, Mack DeGeurinOne city says they can fill 146 holes per day, up from an average of 20.
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How MIT's New Concrete Stores 10x More Energy
• https://www.youtube.com, ZirothConstruction is critical for many aspects of life, and it uses a lot of concrete.
Display hub adds three more screens powered through single USB port
• https://newatlas.com, By Monica J. WhiteFor most of us, it's hard to fit our workflows onto a single laptop screen – not efficiently, at least.
Wood scraps turn 'useless' desert sand into concrete
• https://newatlas.com, By Abhimanyu GhoshalA team of researchers based in Norway and Japan might soon have you walking on desert sand, no matter how far from the dunes you live.
ICECO APL55 Dual-Zone Portable Freezer: Smart Cooling for Outdoor Camping
• https://newatlas.comThe APL55 portable freezer keeps food fresh and drinks cold during camping, tailgating, or road trips.
How underwater 3D printing could soon transform maritime construction
• https://newatlas.com, By Abhimanyu GhoshalThere are all kinds of critical infrastructure lying beneath the surface of our oceans – road and rail tunnels connecting land masses, pipelines for oil and gas, power cables connecting islands and countries, underwater research stations, and subme
Look, no hands: Flying umbrella follows user through the rain
• https://newatlas.com, By Monica J. WhiteWalking in the rain with an umbrella is never a hands-free experience. You're gripping an umbrella with one hand, and oftentimes, you may be juggling a bag or a phone in the other.
Smart soldering iron packs a camera to show you what you're doing
• https://newatlas.com, By Ben CoxworthSoldering frequently involves hunching in and squinting at the fiddly task at hand, or performing that task under an unmoving magnifying glass.
Rugged phone with multi-day battery life doubles as a 1080p projector
• https://newatlas.com, By Abhimanyu GhoshalUntil just a couple of years ago, the rugged phone category was almost exclusively about military-grade durability and water resistance for use in the field.
4 Sisters Invent Electric Tractor with Mom and Dad and it's Selling in 5 Countries
• https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org, By Andy CorbleyA big Swiss family has invented Europe's first all-electric, solar-assisted tractor, and is now selling the vehicle in 5 countries.
Uncovering the details on Donut Lab's Solid State Battery
• By Miss GoElectric Industry and Miss GoElectricA revolutionary solid state battery was publicized globally in January of 2026, but not shown in person. If the announcement is true, the world will be dramatically changed.
New Electric 'Donut Motor' Makes 856 HP but Weighs Just 88 Pounds
• https://www.thedrive.com, Nico DeMattiaDonut Lab's new electric motor has a better power-to-weight ratio than Koenigsegg's Dark Matter motor, and is fully integrated into the wheel.
World's First All-Solid-State Battery in Production Vehicles | Donut Battery
• https://www.youtube.com, Donut LabIntroducing Donut Battery: the world's first all-solid-state battery in production vehicles.
Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.
• https://insideevs.com, By: Suvrat KothariA small Finland-based startup claims to have made a big, solid-state battery breakthrough. Now, the industry is asking for proof.
Battery BREAKTHROUGHS will Finally Make Electric Vehicles NOT SUCK
• https://www.brighteon.com, Health Ranger ReportBattery BREAKTHROUGHS will Finally Make Electric Vehicles NOT SUCK
The U.S. Military's Abrams Tank Is Going Hybrid
• https://insideevs.com, By: Iulian DnistranThe first M1E3 Abrams tank prototype was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, promising a 50% bump in efficiency.
The Best, Wildest, and Weirdest Gadgets and Tech at This Year's CES
• https://robbreport.com, By Bryan HoodThe annual trade show previews what to expect from the tech world in 2026 and beyond.
Solid-State Batteries Are In 'Trailblazer' Mode. What's Holding Them Up?
• https://insideevs.com, By: Suvrat KothariSolid-state batteries could enable 600-mile EVs and reduce fires. Now, battery makers are racing to get them over the finish line.
The First Production All-Solid-State Battery Is Here, And It Promises 5-Minute Charging
• https://insideevs.com, By: Iulian DnistranDonut Lab claims it can build gigawatt-hours worth of solid-state batteries today without using any rare materials.
Tiny under-scalp implant could restore lost senses through prostheses
• https://newatlas.com, By Malcolm AzaniaFor most people, the loss of a sense such as sight is devastating, not only for intensifying vulnerability, but for undermining quality of life.
For longer-lasting, eco-friendlier asphalt ... just add algae
• https://newatlas.com, By Ben CoxworthNobody likes potholes, nor do they like the environmental damage associated with the petroleum utilized in traditional asphalt bitumen.
New Patent Signals Tesla Could Integrate Starlink Dish Into Vehicle Moonroof
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenA newly filed patent suggests Tesla may be preparing to embed Starlink dishes directly into vehicle roofs, bringing connectivity costs in-house under Starlink rather than continuing to pay third-party carriers like AT&T.
Smart Glasses Are Coming for Your Face, With Wild Options for 2026
• https://www.cnet.com, Scott SteinIf all you know about smart glasses is Meta Ray-Bans, I'm here to open your eyes about what's on the way.
Students challenge auto industry with modular EV you can fix yourself
• https://newatlas.com, By Omar KardoudiA team of students from the Netherlands has demonstrated that it is possible to produce an affordable electric vehicle (EV) that owners can maintain and repair themselves. Even if they have the mechanical expertise of a toddler.
Harbor Freight Coverpro 12x20 made into a Metal Building part 2
• https://www.youtube.com, JunipercreekazHarbor Freight Coverpro 12x20 made into a Metal Building part 2. Turning this Portable harbor freight garage into a metal building workshop.
Dinky little laser box throws big-screen entertainment from inches away
• https://newatlas.com, By Paul RiddenUntil fairly recently, if you wanted to get a projector close to the wall or screen, the ultra-short-throw model you'd need would be something of a beast. China's JMGO changed that in January with its compact O2S Ultra – and now the next in line ha
Impulse Labs extends its game-changing, ultra-fast cooktop
• https://newatlas.com, By Ian BakerI've been an enthusiast cook for 40 years, and I have gathered some nice knives and cookware. But I've never much cared what stove I was using – beyond a general preference for gas or induction.
Could satellite-beaming planes and airships make SpaceX's Starlink obsolete?
• https://www.space.com, By Tereza Pultarova"When the Stratomast is flying, all these old satellites are going to be in museums."
Mach-23 potato gun to shoot satellites into space
• https://newatlas.com, By Joe SalasAllow me to preface the title: Longshot Space wants to build a 6-mile-long (10-km) space cannon to shoot several-ton objects into low Earth orbit (LEO). The company has already built a working proof of concept.
Breakthrough method creates ultra-pure LEDs from previously useless nanoparticles
• By Mrigakshi DixitThe development centers around a technique to electrically power previously insulating nanoparticles called lanthanide-doped nanoparticles (LnNPs).
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