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Mighty morphin' flap-less wings trialed on experimental aircraft
by Etiido Uko
Imagine looking out the window of an airborne airplane and seeing the wing rippling and twisting. You'll probably have a mini heart attack. Yet, this is what German engineers have created: prototype morphing wings that change their shape mid-flight.
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Rocket-shaped skyscraper soars to record-breaking height
by Adam Williams
Designed to resemble a rocket on a launchpad readying for takeoff, this extraordinary tower reportedly draws inspiration from a billionaire's trip to a NASA facility in the late 1960s. It reaches a height of 820 ft.
Dual-iris laser projector brings theater-level blacks to home cinema
by Omar Kardoudi
XGIMI's Titan Noir series uses dual mechanical irises to attack lifestyle projectors' chronic gray-black problem. Following a pre-launch earlier this month, the company is now pitching all three models on Kickstarter – where pledges start at $2,499.
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Forgotten 4x4 rises from the dead into cutting-edge Chinese brand
by Utkarsh Sood
The original Land Rover Freelander may have died after just two generations in 2015, but that hasn’t stopped Jaguar Land Rover from reviving the nameplate now in 2026. Except it’s no longer a standalone SUV, with Freelander now a full-fledged brand.
Versatile EDC multi hammer swaps claw for unexpected bonus tool
by Maryna Holovnova
A new compact multitool from Eck Studio combines a hammer, wrench, and three rulers in a lightweight titanium body. Currently on Kickstarter, it’s designed to become a go-to tool for outdoors and everyday tasks around the house.
Extra-wide tiny house puts the party on the roof
by Adam Williams
This extra-wide tiny house features a remarkably spacious and open interior that sleeps two in comfort. The "Tiny Mansion" also boosts living space with a huge rooftop terrace that's more than large enough to host parties on.
Robovac disappears inside kitchen cabinetry when it’s done cleaning
by Monica J. White
Bosch and Ecovacs have unveiled a robot vacuum cleaner and mop that integrates directly into kitchen cabinetry. With a self-cleaning dock connected to water and power, it turns automated floor cleaning into a seamless, invisible part of the home.
Japanese glamping OG blows up the rooftop tent camping space
by C.C. Weiss
Years before we heard the term "glamping," we knew exactly what it was thanks largely to Snow Peak. The Japanese brand continues its legacy of crafting glamping gear with a unique rooftop tent combining an inflatable frame and signature features.
JDAM-LR strap-on kit turns dumb bombs into cruise missiles
by David Szondy
The US Navy has successfully flight tested its Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM-LR) kit that turns an ordinary iron dumb bomb into an affordable carrier-based jet-propelled cruise missile with a range of over 200 nm (29 miles, 370 km).
LG bumps up display size and picture quality for versatile smart TV
by Monica J. White
LG’s StanbyME 2 Max expands its portable lifestyle TV with a larger 4K display for more touchscreen real estate in a similar hybrid design that can be wheeled from room to room, and is battery powered for cable-free entertainment.
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Forgotten 4x4 rises from the dead into cutting-edge Chinese brand
by Utkarsh Sood
The original Land Rover Freelander may have died after just two generations in 2015, but that hasn’t stopped Jaguar Land Rover from reviving the nameplate now in 2026. Except it’s no longer a standalone SUV, with Freelander now a full-fledged brand.
Versatile EDC multi hammer swaps claw for unexpected bonus tool
by Maryna Holovnova
A new compact multitool from Eck Studio combines a hammer, wrench, and three rulers in a lightweight titanium body. Currently on Kickstarter, it’s designed to become a go-to tool for outdoors and everyday tasks around the house.
Extra-wide tiny house puts the party on the roof
by Adam Williams
This extra-wide tiny house features a remarkably spacious and open interior that sleeps two in comfort. The "Tiny Mansion" also boosts living space with a huge rooftop terrace that's more than large enough to host parties on.
Robovac disappears inside kitchen cabinetry when it’s done cleaning
by Monica J. White
Bosch and Ecovacs have unveiled a robot vacuum cleaner and mop that integrates directly into kitchen cabinetry. With a self-cleaning dock connected to water and power, it turns automated floor cleaning into a seamless, invisible part of the home.
Japanese glamping OG blows up the rooftop tent camping space
by C.C. Weiss
Years before we heard the term "glamping," we knew exactly what it was thanks largely to Snow Peak. The Japanese brand continues its legacy of crafting glamping gear with a unique rooftop tent combining an inflatable frame and signature features.
JDAM-LR strap-on kit turns dumb bombs into cruise missiles
by David Szondy
The US Navy has successfully flight tested its Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM-LR) kit that turns an ordinary iron dumb bomb into an affordable carrier-based jet-propelled cruise missile with a range of over 200 nm (29 miles, 370 km).
LG bumps up display size and picture quality for versatile smart TV
by Monica J. White
LG’s StanbyME 2 Max expands its portable lifestyle TV with a larger 4K display for more touchscreen real estate in a similar hybrid design that can be wheeled from room to room, and is battery powered for cable-free entertainment.
The most dangerous place in the solar system: Not where you think
by Dr. Jaroslav Boublik
If you had to name the most dangerous place in the Solar System, you’d probably start with the obvious suspects: the Sun, Venus, and a little moon of Jupiter's. In reality, you could get in real trouble far closer to home.
Electrocuting coffee can identify the best brew for your buck
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
The lab techniques for accurately testing the qualities of a batch of coffee are out of reach, for even purists in search of the perfect cuppa joe. But what if you could instead electrocute your brew to determine if it's indeed good stuff?
A 2,200-year-old ship's life, charted from pollen and pitch
by Jules Roscoe
An ancient Roman ship was repaired multiple times, with multiple techniques, and in multiple places around the Adriatic Sea before it sank, a new study suggests. The findings highlight the expansive nature of trade and technical transfer in the Roman Republic.
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