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Hybrid jet engines work to excel where pure-electric jets fail
by David Szondy
A hybrid-electric jet engine may seem as absurd as a horse-drawn Zeppelin, but GE Aerospace is ground testing a new megawatt-class hybrid turbofan engine and its full powertrain that is powerful enough to run a medium-haul narrow-body airliner.
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24-in-1 multitool leaps out of the pocket and EDCs its own way
by Stefan Ionescu
Woods Design has unveiled a stylish metal bracelet that’s actually an EDC toolkit featuring hex screwdrivers, a spoke wrench, whistle, compass, eternal pen, and a fire starter. It can even morph into a strap for your smartwatch.

CERN supercollider gets sustainable side hustle heating local homes
by David Szondy
Okay, CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) might have uncovered the Higgs boson and helped redefine our concept of physical reality, but what has it done for us lately? How about a side hustle heating several thousand homes in the neighborhood?
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Look, no hands: Flying umbrella follows user through the rain
by Monica J. White
A YouTuber has upgraded his drone-powered flying umbrella with autonomous “follow me” capabilities, turning a striking novelty into something approaching practical hands-free rain protection.

Single-story tiny house feels much larger than it should
by Adam Williams
Going tiny always means making some sacrifices, but the Natural Luxe needs fewer than most. It has a remarkably open and spacious layout with a large kitchen and living area, and even a dedicated home office.

Volvo's premium electric SUV rolls more than 500 miles between top-ups
by Simon Heptinstall
It’s hyperbole season in the automotive world. Volvo has unveiled revealed "the true meaning of freedom to move" with the launch of an electric SUV named the EX60, which boasts a per-charge range of more than 500 miles.

Smart soldering iron packs a camera to show you what you're doing
by Ben Coxworth
Soldering frequently involves squinting at the fiddly task at hand, or performing that task under an unmoving magnifying glass. The D01 Visual Soldering Iron offers a more versatile alternative, as it's equipped with a smartphone-connected camera.

Tilted frying pan creates multiple cooking zones via basic geometry
by Shirl Leigh
The iLean-Pan is designed to replace several kitchen pans with a more versatile design. It has an angled bottom that can be heated up to three temperatures in different areas to sauté multiple food ingredients.

Google AI lets you explore any virtual world you can dream up instantly
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Google's just begun opening up access to an AI model I can actually get behind. This one lets you generate a virtual world of any kind and travel through it with a vehicle or character like in a video game – all with a simple text prompt.

New ultrasound pad aims to make prenatal visits less unpleasant
by Michael Franco
If you've ever had a sonogram you know that, even though the test isn't too hard to endure, the cold glob of gel that goes on your skin before you get "wanded" is pretty unpleasant. Japanese researchers have now come up with an alternative.

Tiny Hogwarts house performs some downsizing magic to sleep up to four
by Adam Williams
The Tiny Hogwarts features a compact interior that would be a good fit for two people to live full-time, but thanks to some well-thought-out interior design choices it can also accommodate up to four when needed.

Sonos gets serious about pro audio with an 8-channel amp for large homes
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Eight years after the arrival of the Sonos Amp, which supported four speakers for high-end streaming audio around your house, the brand's leveled things up with an 8-channel amplifier that pairs well with architectural speakers in larger homes.
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