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A firefighting helicopter collects water to battle blazes in the hillsides outside of Athens. The fires are set to continue with strong winds and temperatures of up to 38 degrees C (100 F) forecast in some regions. Greece and Turkey have been fighting devastating fires for more than a week as the region suffers its worst heatwave in decades -- officials and experts linking such intense weather events to climate change. IMAGES
Firefighters battle wildfires that continue to rage across the coastal Turkish city of Marmaris. The European Union sent help to Turkey and volunteers joined firefighters in battling a week of violent blazes that have killed eight people and put pressure on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. IMAGES
This hot new product that's lighting up Chinese social media. A pen-sized flamethrower designed especially for women to shoot fire against would-be attackers is now on sale in China. Developed by manufacturer Yipinxuan and marketed for women to scare away sex attackers, the flamethrower comes in a box along with refilling butane gas cylinders. It's only about 8 inches long but can spout flames for up to 10 inches long.
3D printing technology has expanded into the coffee business and a new latte art printer called the RippleMaker is the latest innovation to hit the market. Coffee lovers can finally drink their favourite hot beverage with a picture of anything they want, including art, famous celebrities, or even selfies printed on the foam. The Carrera Cafe in Los Angeles is one of the first coffee shops to begin offering this innovative new service.
Giant walking robots piloted by humans are preparing to engage in an epic battle the likes of which has never been seen. MegaBots unveiled their new giant fighting robot, the Mk. III on Saturday, during San Mateo's Maker Faire in California. The Mk. III, which weighs over 22,000 pounds and features state of the art hydraulic and mechanic technology, could be seen speeding around a small enclosure, punching cars and wowing onlookers. Despite the fact that the robot can fire projectiles at around 130 mph, MK III restrained from firing its mighty arsenal due to safety concerns.
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