Merge 104.8 | 14 September 2025
Japan has unveiled the world’s first “human washing machine” that can wash and dry you in just 15 minutes. It’s designed to give you a full-body spa-like experience where you simply step inside and sit back. The machine then takes care of everything—cleaning and massaging and then dries you. It even relaxes you with AI-powered monitoring that adjusts water pressure and temperature.
The UAE is taking policing to a whole new level by testing drone-hovering hoverbikes and flying police bikes designed to patrol from the skies. These machines look like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. They can fly up to 16 feet above the ground at speeds of nearly 100 km/h. Dubai’s police say they hope to fully integrate these flying patrol bikes within the next few years.
New research suggests that if you worry frequently you may actually be more intelligent. The study found that patients with generalised anxiety disorders scored higher on IQ tests compared to healthy participants. They added that heightened worry might be linked to advanced verbal intelligence and sharper problem-solving skills.