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The R66 Turbinetruck: The little cargo copter without a cockpit
by David Szondy
Robinson’s R66 Turbinetruck looks like many other light cargo helicopters, yet something about it seems a little off. But what? Oh, right – instead of a cockpit, the aircraft has a pair of clamshell doors and no place for a crew.
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Compact tiny house fits two bedrooms and a surprisingly useful kitchen
by Adam Williams
Despite its modest length of just 24 ft, the Premium Vista packs an impressive amount of features inside. The tiny house includes a well-stocked kitchen, plus two loft bedrooms, and is currently up for sale for $77,995.
All-in-one camp stove cranks out serious meals at remote bikepack camp
by C.C. Weiss
Jetboil is working to bring real ingredients and meals to the most distant pieces of backcountry. Its new Trailcook ultralight all-in-one camp stove systems sauté and stir-fry real meals together for a more satisfying burst of calories ... anywhere.
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Sharp-looking split keyboard rethinks the classic 75% layout
by Monica J. White
The Jiffy 75 split keyboard concept separates the familiar 75% layout into two adjustable halves to promote a more natural typing posture. The CNC-machined aluminum board comes with silent switches, wireless connectivity and long battery life.
Modular yard robot mows lawns, plows snow, gathers leaves and trims grass
by Maryna Holovnova
A new Kickstarter project, Yarbo M is a modular robot designed to handle snow clearing, grass mowing/trimming, and debris collection – and it can quietly finish the job before you even wake up.
France’s Thales launches air and missile defense rival to US Golden Dome
by David Szondy
Not wanting the Americans to have all the Star Wars fun, French multinational Thales has unveiled its answer to the US Golden Dome. Claimed to already be operational, the SkyDefender system is designed to protect entire regions against air and missile attacks.
Step sequencer playfully reimagined as an analog wooden toy
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
I've seen plenty of hardware for making music over the years, but none of it is quite as focused on the pure joy of playing an instrument like the Tembo. It's a step sequencer, sampler, and drum machine rolled into a unique tactile package.
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