Swiss engineers have created a drill drone that can drill holes in walls at any height.

After aiming, the drone "sticks" to the surface with vacuum suction cups, and then rotates the main part of the frame, providing strong pressure. According to the developers, you can screw not only a hammer drill, but any power tool to perform dangerous work in hard-to-reach places.

Cars can now move sideways.

Hyundai introduced the e-Corner system, which allows you to ride in the style of a "crab". The main goal of the technology is to simplify parallel parking in tight spaces. In the system, each wheel has its own motor, allowing them to move and accelerate independently of each other.

Transparent shielding film is now possible.

At the technology exhibition CES 2023, its action was demonstrated on the example of a microwave. The film can be applied to any glass or plastic surface. For example, to prevent signals from entering a building.

Chinese scientists are working on turning mosquitoes into flying vaccines.

Genetically modified insects bite animals and vaccinate them against the development of dangerous infections. For example, the Zika virus. It has been experimentally proven that after a bite, a strong and long-term immune response is formed in an animal. Thus, it is possible to spud those species that are difficult for zoologists to reach in wildlife, as well as endangered ones.

Synthesys X extension.

Synthesys introduced the Synthesys X extension, which uses neural networks to create an analogue of the desired image right in the browser. So, for example, you can bypass watermarks and not violate copyrights by simply creating a similar image.

In Belgium, ecological rugs are made from human hair.

In Belgium, the Hair Recycle project was launched, in which human hair is processed into rugs that absorb oil and other dangerous substances. Hairdressers across the country collect clients' strands and give them to be recycled. Project co-founder Patrick Janssen explains that 1 kilogram of hair can absorb up to 8 liters of oil and hydrocarbons. Ready-made mats can be placed, for example, in the sewer, so that harmful substances do not pollute the water.

The annual Ice and Snow Festival is in full swing in Harbin, China.

There are dozens of giant sculptures and installations on the grounds. The total area of the park is 810 thousand sq.m. The figures are illuminated with colorful neon lights.

At CES 2023, a VR headset was introduced that simulates the pain of stab and gunshot wounds.

OWO Second asking Haptic Gaming System prompts users to wear special clothing. And then, during games, it launches electrical signals through it, simulating very painful injuries.

Piano of the future.

The Japanese company Roland introduced the piano of the future with speaker drones in honor of the 50th anniversary of the work. So far, this is not a finished commercial project, but a concept demonstrating the latest developments and experiments of the company.

Scientists have predicted a global melting of glaciers.

According to climatologists, by the end of the 21st century, the number of glaciers on Earth will be reduced to 80%. Even if the global temperature remains at 1.5 degrees, we will lose almost half the mass of glaciers. This entails negative consequences, including avalanches, flooding, as well as problems with tourism and cultural property in the affected regions.

Samsung showed a new tablet Flex Hybrid.

Samsung showed a new tablet Flex Hybrid. It has a flexible display that can be folded and stretched. Initially, the device has a 10.5-inch display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, and if you push the right side, you get 12.4 inches (16:10)

France is phasing out paper checks in stores.

From April 1, French stores will no longer automatically issue paper checks to customers. But they can be requested if necessary. So it will be possible to reduce harm to the environment: to produce less paper and paints. In France, about 30 billion sheets of paper are spent annually on checks. 2.5 million trees are cut down to make them. However, most people throw away the receipt immediately after purchase.

For the first time, a robot lawyer will defend a client in court.

Artificial intelligence will help the defendant to challenge the ticket for violation of traffic rules. The virtual assistant will work on a smartphone and listen to the arguments of the court, after which it will analyze them and give hints to the defendant. The creators promise to cover any fines in case of loss. Company director Joshua Browder explained that he wants to completely replace some of the lawyers to save clients money.

Cracked RSA encryption

Chinese scientists say they have cracked RSA encryption using a quantum computer using just 372 qubits - even fewer than IBM's quantum solutions on the market. They argue that even the current power of quantum computers is enough to easily crack the vast majority of the current encryption algorithms on the Internet.

In Italy, they created a car that runs on garbage.

The car can reach speeds up to 380 kilometers per hour. The new Bertone GB110 uses Select Fuel, a patented method for converting plastic waste into liquid fuel. Representatives of the company said that the new car is something of a work of art, which allows for a number of modifications in accordance with the unique tastes of the owner. For starters, Bertone plans to produce 33 of these cars. Buyers will receive these machines by spring 2024. Their price is still unknown.

Astronomers have found the perfect planet for all lovers of the New Year holidays.

TOI-778 b, 530 light-years from Earth, is slightly larger than Jupiter. And it rotates so close to its star that the year there lasts 4.6 days. The tree may not be removed.

Crypto satellite Crypto2

Elon Musk's SpaceX company, using a Falcon 9 rocket, launched the Crypto2 crypto satellite the size of a coffee mug into space - the device will protect blockchains and Web3 protocols from hacking. The satellite has 30 times more computing power than the previous one, Crypto1, which has been in space since May last year.

The longest flight

GoPro has posted on their YouTube channel a breathtaking 360-degree video of a wingsuit flight over Mont Blanc, which is 4809 meters high. Fred Fugen, Vincent Kotte and Nick Scalabrino made the longest wingsuit flight in history - the flight length was 7.5 km.

LOL Verifier gadget

Programmer Brian Moore created the LOL Verifier gadget, which allows you to send a message "LOL" only if you really laughed. The device has a built-in microphone and a neural network trained to recognize human laughter. It checks if the sender of the acronym laughed out loud: if so, it adds an emotion verification mark to the text.

BMW introduced a car that can change color on the go.

iVision Dee has 32 shades for customization. In addition, the model is devoid of any controllers and dashboard - all information about the state of the car is displayed directly on the windshield using combined reality technologies. Basic control is done using a voice assistant, which can be customized (even use your own virtual avatar). So far, this is all a concept and it is not known whether the car will go on sale.