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At full price, these useful gadgets can be expensive. But with these big discounts they’re considerably more affordable. If you’re planning to buy, this is the time to go for it. As with so many tech products, you tend to get what you pay for. We’d recommend avoiding the very cheapest, basic models that probably won’t live up to your expectations. Instead, use these deals to buy a better model than you might otherwise have done – you’ll thank us later.  More advanced models can map out your home and more…

The best robot vacuums are impressive devices that will clean your floors well without complaining (much). They’ve largely shaken off the category’s early reputation for running out of juice halfway through a job, missing large swaths of your floor, or losing a battle with a chair leg. Today’s robo vacs know when to go back to their base to recharge, and if they do get stuck, can call for help. Many models can also map your home using variations on a technology called simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), so…

A culture of the Streptomyces bacteria.Image: Pablo Cruz-MoralesA popular rocket fuel called RP-1 gets its name from its key ingredient: refined petroleum. Research published last week in the journal Joule suggests a potentially cleaner and more powerful ingredient: a molecule produced by the Streptomyces bacteria. The proposed fuel won’t be ready any time soon, but the new research points to this intriguing possibility.Streptomyces produces anti-fungal molecules called POP-FAMEs, otherwise known as polycylcopropanated…

Features: 4 color options | 3 lbs| 15ft cord lengthIf you're looking for a cheap, easy-to-use vacuum, check out the Bissell Featherweight Stick Lightweight Bagless Vacuum. With its simple design and affordable price tag, it's not hard to see why this Bissell product is one of the best-selling vacuums on Amazon.The Bissell Featherweight easily converts from a stick vacuum into two other positions like the Eureka vacuum. You can use the crevice tool as a hand vacuum for furniture, corners, and car floors by attaching the…

Among the oldest names in the robot vacuum cleaner segment, iRobot's Roomba lineup was synonymous with the product category as a whole for the longest time, and many referred to any robot cleaner as a ‘Roomba'. Things have changed now, particularly in India where more affordable, multi-functional options from brands such as Xiaomi and Milagrow have gotten a bit more attention. However, iRobot is still around and its product range is available officially in India, including the newly launched Roomba j7+ robot vacuum…

The electric vehicle revolution is charging ahead: Global passenger EV sales grew by 103 percent in 2021. In the last quarter of 2021, they accounted for 13 percent of all new vehicle sales. And many more EVs are continuing to roll out. Just last week, Ford delivered the first electric version of its F-150 truck, the best-selling vehicle in the United States, to a customer in rural Michigan. Ford plans to invest $25 billion in EVs through 2025. General Motors has two versions of the Bolt for sale, and is planning to…

Haier has today unveiled its first-ever smart vacuum cleaner, the 2-in1 dry and wet mop robot vacuum cleaner in India. With 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Google Home Assistant, the new Haier robot vacuum cleaner offers smart management with the Haier smart app, voice control, and also remote control.  The vacuum cleaner has a 2600mAh battery backup that allows it to operate for longer periods of time. The Haier robot vacuum cleaner also boasts a very quiet operation, an ultra-slim…

In a new study, MIT researchers demonstrate a machine-learning approach that can learn to control a fleet of autonomous vehicles as they approach and travel through a signalized intersection in a way that keeps traffic flowing smoothly. Credit: MIT<span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>MIT</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>MIT is an acronym for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It is a prestigious private research…

Xiaomi has upgraded its vacuum cleaning experience with the new MIJIA Dual Brush Wireless Mopping Machine. It is based on a dual-brush design, which comes along with real-time spray cleaning, where the front brush cleans the dirt, while the rear brush mops the stains at the back. With such features, the MIJIA Dual Brush Wireless Mopping Machine provides mechanical mopping solution for household cleaning.Xiaomi Mijia Dual-Brush Wireless Vacuum Cleaner: Pricing DetailsXiaomi announced the launch of Mijia Dual-Brush Wireless…

A 2018 lawsuit filed against French Montana over a dog bite has wound down to its conclusion, with a jury having determined the plaintiff should be paid tens of thousands of dollars in economic loss.Per a report from TMZ on Monday, a jury in California has awarded French’s former pool cleaner, Juan Lomeli, with a total of $129,500 in various damages in connection with the bite incident. In short, Lomeli previously accused French’s pet—identified in the report as a German Shepherd by the name of Zane—of “viciously…