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World's tiniest QR code is 'smaller than most bacteria'
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Scientists around the world have been one-upping each other in a bid to create the smallest QR code that can be reliably read. Now, researchers have set the bar real high with a QR code so tiny, you'll need an electron microscope to see it.
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Highlights
Full-size bed rolls into a wooden box at the press of a button
by Maryna Holovnova
Small living spaces demand smart solutions, such as beds that don't take up a lot of room. Roll is a full-size bed that quietly disappears in 30 seconds, and it's now available on Kickstarter.
Car-top camping cube is one of the sveltest tents of its kind
by C.C. Weiss
Inspired Overland has made a name for itself by launching some of the slimmest, lightest rooftop tents out there. Its new Trailpeak tent is still slim and ultralight but lives larger by opening up a cube-like base camp with extra headroom and volume.
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New bill seeks to reclassify many ebikes as motorcycles
by Utkarsh Sood
The electric motorcycle industry is in an exciting stage. There are tons of new motorcycles launching each week across the globe, and with each launch, words like "bikes" and "motorcycles" are thrown around as loosely as possible. Not anymore!
Rugged tiny house is built to stand up to the elements
by Adam Williams
With its corrugated metal exterior, the Zinc Studio Cabin looks almost like an agricultural shed at first glance. The home combines its durable design with an open interior that maximizes living space in a comfortable single-level layout.
3,000-lumen camp lamp telescopes into handheld torch when time to move
by Simon Heptinstall
BougeRV’s T1 Lantern combines latest battery tech with rugged and versatile design. It's flex light strips can illuminate camp, table, tent or trails for up to 102 hours on a single charge.
Watch: Fury platform brings agentic AI to battlefield drones
by David Szondy
Watch as a team of drones destroys their target in a demonstration of Fury. That is, the Fury Autonomous Vehicle Orchestrator by Scout AI that uses proprietary AI software to carry out autonomous combat based on simple verbal orders from a human.
Super-limited Rush Titanio is packed with titanium goodies
by Utkarsh Sood
Through most of my motorcycling experience, I’ve stood by one notion: nobody does hypernakeds quite like MV Agusta. The new limited-edition Rush Titanio only reinforces that belief.
Sony ramps up the isolation for its latest noise-cancelling earphones
by Monica J. White
Sony’s WF-1000XM6 earbuds boast 25% better noise canceling than the XM5, especially against noise like chatter and transport hum. With upgraded processing, improved calls, and refined fit, they aim to strengthen Sony’s lead in the premium ANC race
Countertop 3-in-1 cooker lets you wood-smoke food in your own kitchen
by Shirl Leigh
Inclement weather, lack of a back yard, or Draconian rules may no longer be barriers to enjoying perfectly cooked meats without constant vigilance. SmoqeX, a countertop-sized 3-in-1 indoor smoker, air fryer and grill is now on Kickstarter.
Toyota may block drivers from disabling safety features on its cars
by Utkarsh Sood
What was once deemed a set of “optional” safety features on cars may soon become permanent, whether you like it or not. This comes at a time when some want more and more safety features, while others find them too intrusive to enjoy manual driving.
This robot can fold your laundry – but not without a helping hand
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Less than two years since it was founded, San Francisco-based startup Weave Robotics is accepting pre-orders for its first home robot, which promises to do one thing well: fold your laundry. But it might still need remote human help.
Elsewhere
📃 Teen creates origami patterns that enable folded paper to hold 10,000 times its own weight.
Photo: Society for Science
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