1. One Thing that Helps
Tech is taking wind power to new heights, literally, with a megawatt-scale windmill blimp!
The SAWES S1500 is a flying windmill capable of producing up to 1 megawatt of power - equivalent to a 100-meter wind turbine. The advantage of this system is that being airborne means it can tap into powerful winds blowing at 1,500 metres above the ground.
The 12 micro-generators in the middle of its duct operate simultaneously to produce power, which is then sent to the ground via a tethered cable.
Flying windmills can quickly deploy power to disaster zones, off-grid villages, and any remote areas. SAWES has said they want go even higher, up to 10,000 metres, where the wind is 200 times stronger. This could be a real game-changer with many applications.
2. One to be Wary of
Vibe coding is when you tell an AI what you want to build and it writes the code for you. After nearly 30 years in software, you might expect me to scoff, but honestly, it’s pretty cool.
For developers, it removes the grunt work so we can focus on solving problems. For non-coders, it’s opened the door to building working prototypes in hours without the cost of hiring developers. This burst of innovation has been amazing to watch.
But there’s a catch. I see AI-generated code daily that’s insecure, inefficient, or just wrong. When untrained users push that code live, it can create serious problems. Many vibe-coding tools also import third-party components, some poorly vetted, some even malicious.
If you’re building anything beyond a quick prototype, make sure an experienced developer reviews the code. Put policies and escalation steps in place, and embed safeguards like automated scanning, human code reviews, and security checks.
That way, you can keep vibing, with less chaos in the code!
3. One to Amaze
In my house, we have a whole tub of single socks. I do not know where their partners go. Maybe the Roborock Saros Z70 will be able to find them.
This robot vacuum has a "first-ever" mechanical task arm. It’s designed to pick up and move larger debris while it cleans. Its OmniGrip has the astounding capacity to lift up to 300 grams - that’s around the weight of an iPad Mini.
As it carries out normal cleaning duties, Roborock will scan the area for objects on the floor. It then identifies these objects and assesses whether it can pick them up or not. If it can, it deploys its mighty OmniGrip in all its glory and drops them to a nominated location.
Equipped with object recognition and an emergency stop button, it’s both pet- and kid-friendly. Bear in mind though, it is better at recognising black socks than white socks, so be prepared to update your wardrobe.