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One-wheeled robot suits up for future security patrol

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Why pay to design and mass-produce a four-wheeled autonomous security robot, when you can make a less costly one with just one wheel? That's the thinking behind the 1Rollo, a monowheel-bot that could soon be patrolling near you.

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Tiny HousesOutdoors

Affordable 16-ft tiny house makes every inch of space count

by Adam Williams

North American tiny houses have been trending larger and more luxurious, but the eBoho Go takes the opposite approach. Measuring just 152 sq ft, the simple and affordable home is a lesson in making every inch count.

Consumer TechTechnology

Autonomous Intern review: It does nearly everything you can

by Joe Salas

The Autonomous Intern is an interesting little piece of equipment. It looks like the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Really, it's a 3D printed pyramid case with a Raspberry Pi and AI agents ready and willing, if you're brave enough.

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Brilliant Ram 4x4 camper truck is a private deck in the great outdoors

by C.C. Weiss

Before "overlanding" entered the broad American lexicon, Global Expedition Vehicles was building some of the most fearsome overland rigs the US had seen. The latest truck wearing the badge, the GXV Wild evolves overland living to a higher standard.

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Wonderfully oddball music app turns virtual physics into sounds

by Simon Heptinstall

Created by a former Google engineer, Anukari abandons conventional audio synthesis in favor of a virtual physics world where collisions, vibrations and kinetic energy become music in real time using GPU processing.

TelecommunicationsTechnology

Amazon's building a 5,000-satellite phone network to rival Starlink

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Following the recent launch of its satellite-based internet service, Amazon's now aiming to provide direct-to-cell connectivity in the next few years. Using its Leo service, you'll be able to make calls and send texts beyond the reach of cell towers.

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'Smart' dressing made from plants delivers antibiotics before infections take hold

by Kerry Taylor-Smith

A sustainable, plant-based wound dressing that delivers antibiotics before infection spreads could offer a greener and more efficient alternative to conventional wound care.

Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors

New German multitool is part Leatherman, part Swiss Army knife

by C.C. Weiss

When it comes to plier multitools, the Leatherman family has served as the de facto format for over 40 years. But it's not the only style of plier-equipped multitool out there, as Böker reminds with the more SAK-style Naturensöhne MK II NXT.

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If you planned to buy a Chinese robot in the US, we've got bad news

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

The US is banning the sale of robots made outside the country. That includes all the cool ones we've covered out of China, which can dance, run half-marathons in record time, provide companionship to seniors, and carry loads over rocky terrain.

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V1 Pro monitor for smartphones makes solo filming easier

by Maryna Holovnova

The V1 Pro monitor from Cardon is a compact display that attaches magnetically to the back of your phone and connects via USB-C, allowing you to see yourself while recording with the rear camera.

Tiny HousesOutdoors

Non-towable tiny house embraces simplicity on a single floor

by Adam Williams

This non-towable tiny house isn't intended for full-time small living. Instead, it's a modular home that provides a simple stripped-down retreat, focusing on the basics needed for use as a guesthouse or for a short escape.

WearablesConsumer TechTechnology

Garmin ditches screens and subscriptions for its new fitness tracker

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Following in Google's footsteps from just two months ago, Garmin's now dropped a screen-free fitness tracker that's suitable for novices and serious athletes alike. And interestingly, you don't need a subscription for this one.

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What do you get when you cross a humanoid with a wheeled robodog? Shanghai's Run Robotics answered that very question when it introduced its 'centaur' bot at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference recently.

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