Concept / Prototype

NASA is pushing the boundaries of deep space exploration with a new fuel — americium-241. This new heat source fuel could provide a reliable, long-lasting option to support long space travels in very extreme environments.

NASA launches 5 satellites into earth orbit after the previous attempt was cancelled due to the FAA's concern regarding the airspace. The launch includes 5 satellites from 4 different missions: TRACERS, PExT, Athena EPIC, REAL.

A group of researchers has successfully tested a novel means of vaccination using dental floss — leveraging the permeable area between the teeth. The researchers flossed some mice using dental floss coated with inactive flu virus, and the mice developed immunity to flu.

MagNav’s toaster-sized quantum navigator mapped Earth’s magnetic fingerprints during a 150-hour U.S. flight test, delivering continuous position fixes within FAA’s 2-nautical-mile en route requirement and achieving 0.34 mile accuracy 64 percent of the time.

As the International Space Station nears retirement, NASA has reported major progress on the Starlab commercial space station, a key project in the plan to ensure a continuous human presence in low Earth orbit.

Soleil is a wireless mechanical keyboard designed by CannonKeys and Gondolindrim that promises enthusiast-level quality and customisation combined with extraordinary battery life and a sleek design with tasteful wood accents. The Soleil is powered by the efficiency-focussed ZMK firmware, and CannonKeys claims it will deliver 12 months of battery life from a single charge.

Tecno’s Phantom Ultimate G Fold Concept debuts as one of the world’s slimmest tri-fold phones with a dual inward-folding design, a 9.94-inch display, and upgraded hinge durability over more traditional designs.

Bell is developing a new high-speed aircraft for DARPA that can take off vertically and reach speeds of up to 515 mph. Its key feature is the stop–fold system, where the rotors are stopped and folded away during horizontal flight to significantly reduce drag.

Tecno's latest prototype smartphone apparently has the same name as the most cutting-edge smartphone that Samsung intends to launch in 2025. The new addition to the Phantom Ultimate series can also be made to form a triangle, and has an innovative way of protecting its cover display when not in use.

UCLA researchers at Samueli School of Engineering have successfully developed a 3D-printed magnetoelastic smart pen to detect Parkison's disease.

Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have come up with a novel material for scalable solar-powered desalination of seawater. The previous materials used for this purpose were not scalable, as their efficiency drastically dropped with increasing size.

Researchers at MIT have overcome a major hurdle in diagnostic technology by creating a cheap, disposable sensor with a long shelf life. The device could bring powerful disease detection for cancer and HIV to low-resource regions and pave the way for self-test kits.

A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has made a significant breakthrough in imaging technology. The team developed a new technique that can reconstruct the shapes of hidden objects using millimeter-wave signals.

A Chinese development team has built a working prototype that uses laser pulses to physically eliminate mosquitoes after detecting them with a lidar sensor. The system avoids chemicals and is being promoted as a safer, automated alternative to traditional repellents.

There's no such thing as an iPhone 16 Mini, some people might exclaim. Indeed, the compact 5.4-inch smartphone does not exist, and render artist Asher Dipprey isn't the only one who finds this a shame. Readers can now admire a virtual rendering of the sleek and compact iPhone with the powerful Apple A18 and all the latest iPhone features.

Bone Biologics, a developer of advanced orthobiologic products, has filed a U.S. patent application for its NELL-1 protein technology. This novel approach aims to improve the success rates of spinal fusion surgery and address significant unmet needs in the multi-billion-dollar bone graft market.

Google Labs has launched Doppl, an AI-powered app that lets users virtually try on clothes using smartphone photos. The app generates realistic images and videos to preview outfits after analyzing body shapes and fabric types.

Researchers have developed tiny, light-activated microrobots capable of penetrating thick mucus and biofilms to treat deep sinus infections. Dubbed CBMRs (Copper-doped Bismuth Oxide Microrobots), these devices are magnetically guided and optically activated — offering a promising alternative to antibiotics in hard-to-reach infection sites.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that can almost instantaneously translate the neural signals of a paralyzed person directly into synthesized speech, allowing him to speak with his own voice and intonation.

In collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), researchers from MIT and UMass Amherst have successfully demonstrated that cold spray 3D printing can be used to repair corroded bridge beams directly on-site. This innovative method offers a faster, less disruptive, and more cost-effective solution for restoring aging infrastructure across the United States.

Researchers at MIT have developed a new ultra-low-power receiver chip that’s about 30 times more resistant to harmonic interference than traditional designs. This breakthrough, reported on MIT News on June 17, could lead to smaller, smarter, and longer-lasting IoT devices, from health wearables to industrial sensors.

The engine-level system, tested within O3DE, isolated multiple players per GPU without modifying application code, and maintained consistent performance across four evaluated titles.

A groundbreaking study published yesterday reveals a counterintuitive medical innovation: a mattress that increases pressure on certain body areas to dramatically reduce the risk of pressure ulcers (PUs), also known as bedsores. The research, initiated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs, could transform care for millions of immobilized patients.

Meta has provided additional details on the Aria Gen 2 wearable device. The AR glasses with multiple cameras, microphone, speakers, and multiple health and positioning sensors aid researchers in developing AI and AR technologies.

ÆMotion's four-wheeled micro EV prototype merges a titling body for motorcycle agility with car safety features, including weather and crash protection. Its slim, two-passenger design has a range of up to 200 km per charge.

Convert your favorite bike into an e-bike with minimal effort. This is the idea behind Kamingo, which is now crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The system weighs just 2.3 kg and initial assembly takes only 10 minutes.

Apple has unveiled watchOS 26, featuring a sleek Liquid Glass interface, AI-powered Workout Buddy, and enhanced Smart Stacks for a more intuitive experience. The OS also includes new messaging action suggestions, wrist gestures, and app features.

Apple has introduced tvOS 26 for Apple TV, featuring a karaoke mode with follow-along lyrics that uses iPhones as microphones. The OS adopts Apple's Liquid Glass interface design, and displays movies and shows with new poster art.

Apple has introduced visionOS 26 for the Vision Pro headset, enhancing virtual experiences with spatial widgets, improved Personas, and AI-powered depth rendering for immersive 3D scenes. The update also adds support for new accessories, eye-controlled browsing, and advanced security features.

Sony has unveiled Project Defiant, an arcade fight stick designed for PlayStation 5 consoles and PCs. The controller features low latency wireless connectivity using PS Link technology and customizable joystick restriction gates.

A fan has decided to breathe new life into Medal of Honor game 23 years after its release, with the help of the Unreal Engine 5.

Jump Ship is an upcoming PVE co-op sci-fi game that combines Halo-like FPS combat with the space exploration of Starfield and the orbital battles of Star Wars Battlefront. The developer has just announced a Steam Next Fest open demo, available until June 16.

A new 2T1R memristor-based architecture aims to enable low-power in-memory computing for AI and edge devices. The design integrates current regulation and CMOS compatibility to support analogue VMM and neuromorphic tasks.

Ventiva has showcased its fanless ICE9 thermal management system at Computex 2025, enabling quieter, slimmer laptops with efficient cooling through electrohydrodynamic airflow.

Walmart is building AI-driven shopping agents to handle everything from restocking groceries to curating themed baskets. By using first-party data and machine-readable product pages, it aims to stay connected even as bots automate purchases.

Noctua has once again teased a thermosiphon AIO CPU cooler that the company has been working on for a while. There are still questions about when the cooler will enter production, but it will seemingly launch in 2026.

Keynote speaker Casey Putsch will speak about manufacturing cars with innovative composite materials at the SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Expo. Such cars are more recyclable and generate less CO₂ during production and use than Teslas.

Graphene is considered a beacon of hope in optimising battery performance and could replace graphite in the anode of lithium-ion batteries. A scientific topical review examines the innovation prospects of using graphene in batteries.

A Russian YouTuber has created a 29 g gaming mouse with hole-less design and an 8 kHz polling rate. The 3D printed shell is completely custom-designed from scratch using some of the most popular gaming mice as inspiration, and the end result is an ultra-light symmetrical mouse for a claw grip.

It seems as though the next little while will be an exciting time for aficionados of compact cameras. New information from a Ricoh patent may hint at lens innovations for the GR IV, while an image of the upcoming Fujifilm X-Half confirms some previously rumoured information about the new compact camera.

The xTool MetalFab is an all-in-one laser welder, CNC cutter and metal surface cleaner built for professional metalworking. Now live on Kickstarter, it delivers industrial power in a compact unit and stands apart from modular tools like the Snapmaker Artisan.

A recent SteamOS code commit indicates that Valve is in fact testing Arm support for SteamOS. The implications of this are far-reaching and suggest that users of Windows on Arm laptops may soon be able to game on Linux, but it might also mean the launch of the Valve Deckard VR headset is drawing near.

Intel has showcased an innovative approach to tackle the growing thermal challenges of modern processors with a cutting-edge package-level liquid cooling solution. The experimental technology promises to efficiently dissipate up to 1,000 watts of heat from next-generation CPUs.

Fujifilm's latest compact camera appears to be on the horizon, and new leaks pertaining to the X-Half, as it has been dubbed, are starting to paint a clearer picture of who the new compact camera is for and what it will be capable of.

Apparent CNC blanks derived from CAD models of the supposed Apple iPhone 17 Air are being displayed in a Chinese Apple Store for customers to compare. The behemoth camera bar remains reminiscent of the Google Pixel smartphones, but comparisons with other iPhone models reveal a stark thickness difference.

Casio celebrates 60 years of calculator innovation with the eco-conscious MS-20UC-J series, blending traditional Japanese design with the sustainability goals outlined in its Environmental Vision 2050 strategy.

Bossa Studios has released Lost Skies: Island Creator, a free tool offering an early look at its upcoming co-operative survival game. With strong early feedback and full Steam Workshop support, it provides players with hands-on access to the game’s creative systems ahead of its 18 April 2025 launch.

New iPhone 17 Pro case images seem to confirm a striking rear camera redesign for another upcoming iPhone model. Shared by Sonny Dickson, the leak has caught the tech world’s attention, though the design remains speculative at this stage.

Recent leaks reveal that Valve has started stockpiling both pre-made components and tooling to build its upcoming Deckard VR headsets in the US.

A rare Steam Deck prototype has sold on eBay for $2,000. Sporting a completely different design from retail versions of Valve's popular gaming handheld, 'Engineering Sample 34' also shows how far the Steam Deck came in just two years when it comes to performance too.