Headliner
Omnidirectional propulsion system makes for super-nimble drones
by Etiido Uko
Up, up, tilt, and away! That's the flight sequence for most commercially available drones. However, for drones powered by Aerix Systems’ omnidirectional propulsion tech, the reality is more like: up, zoom off, twist, and slide … often all at once!
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Highlights
Practical Smell-O-Vision could soon be coming to a VR headset near you
by Shirl Leigh
Japanese scientists have developed a wearable olfactory device that blends eight different liquid scents to produce a multitude of fragrances. It could make for an enhanced, much more realistic VR experience.
This desert-proof laptop is a self-contained AI powerhouse
by Omar Kardoudi
Durabook's Z14I-HG rugged mobile workstation brings desktop-class AI into sandstorms, frozen tundra, and battlefield conditions. It runs fully self-contained, with no cloud or mobile network signal needed.
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Review: 2026 Ram 1500 no longer out-trucks the other pickups
by Aaron Turpen
Since its inception, the Ram Truck brand has tried to be the most truck of all the trucks. “Best-in-Class” this and “Segment-leading” that headlined every press release and advertisement. Not anymore.
Stitching wood veneers like fabric makes them super durable
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Some of the world's best skis and snowboards are made from a combination of materials, including wood at the core for its strength and low weight. They're usually glued together with additional layers – but what if we stitched them together instead?
Chinese-Thai camper van blows apart the pillars of van life
by C.C. Weiss
Bangkok-based RV and truck accessories builder Carryboy has teamed with Chinese auto badge Farizon to create one of the most compelling electric camper vans the world over. It invites campers in through a wide entry and ensures they live comfy.
4G-connected earbuds use AI to generate meeting notes
by Monica J. White
Mobvoi’s TicNote Pods combine wireless earbuds, 4G connectivity, and AI transcription to capture, summarize, and organize conversations into searchable notes, tasks, and documents in real time.
Home system lets users create their own custom-color hair dye
by Maryna Holovnova
A new device is turning at-home hair coloring into a personalized, creative process. ColorBox lets users mix bold custom shades, experiment without limitation, and reduce waste at the same time.
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