The sci-fi world that is Dubai is kicking it up a notch (again) with new solar palms. The city has started building solar-panel trees that have wifi and can charge your phone. The smart trees are also equipped with touch screens that provide information about the city and even provide weather updates.

Nothing new under the sun: Are we the only ones who remember Mohandiseen’s glowing plastic palm trees from, say, 15 years ago?

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