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Proactive Hearing AI Headphones

University of Washington’s Proactive Hearing AI Headphones Quiet Crowds Without a Word

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Proactive Hearing AI Headphones
Photo credit: University of Washington
Researchers at the University of Washington have solved the age-old challenge of hearing the person directly in front of you in a noisy environment using a new pair of AI headphones. This is essentially the “cocktail party problem,” and it presents a significant challenge for anyone with hearing loss. Noise-cancelling headphones are frequently ineffective because they either cover the entire area or allow everything through in ‘transparency mode,’ neither of which helps you identify specific conversations.

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Radiant Nuclear Portable Reactor $300-Million Raise

Radiant Nuclear’s Portable Microreactor Goes for Gold with $300-Million Raise

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Radiant Nuclear Portable Reactor $300-Million Raise
Radiant Nuclear just finished a fundraising round totaling more than $300 million. Investors contributed funds to bring the startup’s compact, movable nuclear reactors one step closer to being something you might use every day, which is precisely what the California-based firm has been striving toward. They’ve got some breathing room now to actually make it happen, as this fresh investment comes just a few months after a previous round that brought in $165 million, helping Radiant reach the half-billion-dollar threshold.

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Ninja CREAMi Swirl Ice Cream Maker

Turning Holiday Gatherings into Ice Cream Socials with the Ninja CREAMi Swirl

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Ninja CREAMi Swirl Ice Cream Maker
Ninja’s newest CREAMi model, the Swirl (NC701), priced at $279.95 (was $349.99), expands on the pint-processing technology we all know and love by adding a convenient dispenser handle. Before you begin, prepare your bases by mixing and freezing them in the containers provided. Allow them to remain in the freezer for 24 hours before letting the machine to do the hard work for. Now for the fun part: grab a bowl or make a classic soft-serve directly into a cone.

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Anthropic AI Vending Machine

When Journalists Took On an AI Vending Machine Things Got Weird

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Anthropic AI Vending Machine
Anthropic, the company behind Claude, installed an AI vending machine in the Wall Street Journal newsroom. A customized version of their model, dubbed Claudius, was let off the leash. It took control, ordering stock, fixing pricing, and even generating a profit. Staff communicated with it via Slack, asking for snacks and suggesting new ideas. Humans would replenish the refrigerator and update the goods, but Claudius handled all business calls.

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DIY Nostalgic Retro Digital Video Camera

Maker Builds Nostalgic Digital Video Camera, Resembles Disposable Fujifilm QuickSnap

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DIY Nostalgic Retro Digital Video Camera
Abe, the maker behind the YouTube channel “Abe’s Projects,” set out to build a digital video camera that looks and feels like an outdated camcorder from the early 2000s, or a Fujifilm QuickSnap. While modern smartphone cameras can produce ultra sharp footage, older video often leaves a more lasting impact on us due to its grainy texture and soft level of detail. Abe was inspired by historical snippets like Thomas Edison’s 1900 footage of a Paris exposition.

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Lexus LM350h Minivan Irvine Coast Motorcars For Sale

Ultra Luxurious $250K+ Lexus LM350h Minivans Have Somehow Made Their Way Stateside

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Lexus LM350h Minivan Irvine Coast Motorcars For Sale
Lexus never intended to bring the LM to the United States, as this ultra luxurious minivan is practically identical to the Toyota Alphard under the skin, focused firmly at markets in Asia, Europe, and Australia where there is a large demand for high-end people movers. Car fans frequently describe the back cabin as a Rolls-Royce on wheels, and it’s easy to understand why, with its reclining seats, enormous screens, and whisper-quiet ride quality. Nonetheless, a few of these 2025 models have become available for purchase in the United States.

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China Developed EUV Lithography Machine Prototype

China’s Quiet Advance in Chipmaking Technology Results in EUV Lithography Machine Breakthrough

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China Developed EUV Lithography Machine Prototype
Engineers in a top-secret laboratory in Shenzhen, China, finished building a prototype extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machine this year. We’re hearing from a variety of sources that the item is currently undergoing rigorous testing, which is a huge step forward for domestic chip manufacture. To emphasize the point, the same team has had workers build a similar cutting-edge lithography system from the ground up, demonstrating how large and precise the project truly is.

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