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  • Ultra-Low Orbit, Future of Flight, and Wireless Drone Power w/ Ralph Bond

    Ultra-Low Orbit, Future of Flight, and Wireless Drone Power w/ Ralph Bond
    Jan 16 2026
    Show Notes 16 January 2026
    Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites Could be the Next Frontier in Satellite Technology
    Source: ExtremeTech.com
    Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/very-low-earth-orbit-satellites-could-be-the-next-frontier-in-satellite
    NASA, Boeing Test How to Improve Performance of Longer, Narrower Aircraft Wings
    Source: NASA
    Link: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasa-boeing-test-aircraft-wings/
    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o
    These Laser Beams Could Power Military Drones 5,000 Feet in the Air
    Source: Gizmodo.com
    Link: https://gizmodo.com/these-laser-beams-could-power-military-drones-5000-feet-in-the-air-2000702020
    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o
    Robots Smaller Than Salt Grains Can Now Think for Themselves
    Source: ScienceBlog.com
    Link: https://scienceblog.com/robots-smaller-than-salt-grains-can-now-think-for-themselves/
    Honorable Mentions
    New 3D chips could make electronics faster and more energy-efficient
    Source: MIT News
    Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-3d-chips-could-make-electronics-faster-and-more-energy-efficient-0618
    Robot achieves 0.053 mm micro-precision in the world’s first robotic cataract surgery
    Source: Interesting Engineering
    Link: https://interestingengineering.com/health/ucla-robotic-cataract-surgery-breakthrough
    This Soft Robot Is 100% Edible, Including the Battery - It’s designed to feed medication to wild boars, but you can eat it too
    Source: IEEE Spectrum
    Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/soft-edible-robot
    Research shows how coffee waste could be used to clean contaminated water
    Source: TechXplore.com
    Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-12-coffee-contaminated.html
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    37 mins
  • CES 2026 Recap w/ Calcopia

    CES 2026 Recap w/ Calcopia
    Jan 15 2026
    Calcopia.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor. Herman Exum, Tech Reporter.Calcopia is your place for unique and interesting analyses on the best of gaming, movies, tech, books, a regularly updated Podcast, and original content you won’t find anywhere else. 100 percent independent and agenda-free, our diverse editorial staff is committed to keeping things interesting and always entertaining. A veritable cornucopia of editorial excellence, if you will.Topics:Samsung Unveils World’s First 130-Inch Micro RGB TV Featuring Next-Generation Color and Bold New Design – Samsung Global NewsroomCES – The Most Powerful Tech Event in the WorldSamsung Family Hub™️ | Samsung US | Samsung USAIntroducing Galaxy Z TriFold: The Shape of What’s Next in Mobile InnovationLG CES 2026 | LG GlobalLuna Band: Displayless health tracker without subscription, with voice | heise onlineROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP | 27 to 31.5 Inches | Gaming Monitors｜ROG – Republic of Gamers｜ROG USARoborock Saros 10R Robot Vacuum – Google SearchLepro AMI – Lepro USThe ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses let you game anywhere on a 171-inch 240Hz virtual screenIXI – The world’s first autofocus eyewearVision Care at the Speed of Sight – EyebotProject AVA: 3D Hologram AI Desk Companion | Razer United StatesRayNeo AR Smart Glasses | Official Olympic PartnerClicks Communicator: the ultimate communication companionLEGO® SMART Play™ System | Official LEGO® Shop USC-200 Ultrasonic 8″ Chef’s Knife – Seattle UltrasonicsThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition | Premium 14 inch AI PC for business | 21NSCTO1WWUS2 | Lenovo USFeeder Vista – BirdfyLG Electronics Presents LG ClOiD Home Robot To Demonstrate “Zero Labor Home” at CES 2026Throne Science
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Saltwater-Degradable Plastic, Dynamic Wireless Charging, and DIY Smart Clothing w/ Ralph Bond

    Saltwater-Degradable Plastic, Dynamic Wireless Charging, and DIY Smart Clothing w/ Ralph Bond
    Jan 9 2026
    Main StoriesStory 1: The perfect polymer? Plant-based plastic is fully saltwater degradable and leaves behind zero microplasticsSource: Phys.orgLink: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-polymer-based-plastic-fully-saltwater.htmlStory 2: First highway segment in U.S. wirelessly charges electric heavy-duty truck while drivingSource: Purdue UniversityLink: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2025/Q4/first-highway-segment-in-u-s-wirelessly-charges-electric-heavy-duty-truck-while-driving/Story 3: An iron-on electronic circuit to create wearable techSource: American Chemical Society press releaseLink: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/december/an-iron-on-electronic-circuit-to-create-wearable-tech.htmlStory 4: CES News: Headset for the blind uses AI and haptics to guide the user.Source: A company called .lumenLinks: https://www.dotlumen.com/glasses, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0H6D01duRcHonorable MentionsStory: New Algorithm Dramatically Speeds Up Stroke Detection ScansSource: NYU Tandon School of EngineeringLink: https://engineering.nyu.edu/news/new-algorithm-dramatically-speeds-stroke-detection-scansStory: New materials yank ‘forever chemicals’ from waterSource: ScienceNewsExplores.orgLink: https://www.snexplores.org/article/mof-filter-pfas-forever-chemicals-waterStory: World’s smallest AI supercomputer can fit in your pocket, run without server or GPUsSource: Interesting EngineeringLinks: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/us-world-smallest-ai-supercomputer, https://tiiny.ai/, https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2025/12/worlds-smallest-mini-pc-thats-about-the-size-of-a-smartphone-unveiledStory: Strengthening asphalt roads with a unique green ingredient: AlgaeSource: EurekAlert!.orgLinks: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1109918, https://hexaconstruction.media/article/34059-algae-based-asphalt-shrugs-off-freezing-temperatures-and-reduces-carbon-outputStory: Scientists discover 'magical' material that's stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum — and its potential is dizzyingSource: The Cool Down on MSNLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-discover-magical-material-that-s-stronger-than-steel-and-lighter-than-aluminum-and-its-potential-is-dizzying/ar-AA1RyiNJ
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    39 mins
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