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First dual-lock EDC knife is built for safety – and years of use
May 09, 2025
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Japanese hardware brand Titaner's new heavy duty EDC knife features what it's calling the world's first dual-lock system to reliably prevent the blade from accidentally opening – in an ergonomic, built-to-last titanium frame.
Exclusive: How this new American drone flies 4X longer than others
May 08, 2025
| Loz Blain
SiFly says its drones fly 4X longer, 10X farther, 10X quieter and carry 5X more payload than the competition, while manufacturing in the USA at China-competitive prices. And they don't need parachutes. We asked how... Here's the secret sauce!
Deluxe glamping tent is a mini smart cube camper for the car rooftop
May 08, 2025
| C.C. Weiss
We're starting to see a new tier of rooftop tents that are more like self-contained tiny campers. The Oztent Apex RT-P-1600 tent is the latest, boasting motion-activated camp lighting, active cooling and even an RV-style electronic command center.
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May 08, 2025TL;DR: Upgrade to the sleekest, AI-powered productivity suite yet with this deal on Microsoft Office 2024 for just $159.97.
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May 08, 2025 | David SzondyThe air at sea might be getting a bit cleaner as technology group Wärtsilä puts its Carbon Capture Solution (CCS) system on the market. The modular apparatus is claimed to capture as much as 70% of the CO2 emissions from cargo ship exhaust systems.
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May 08, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonAn alarming new report reveals that right across the country, 28 US cities are sinking, showing the kind of geologic subsidence that could impact buildings and infrastructure sooner rather than later. But, scientists say it's not yet too late to fix.
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May 08, 2025 | Paul McClureHigh blood sugars have long been known to cause eye damage in diabetics. However, new research has found that low blood sugar may also contribute. The good news is that it also identified a way of preventing or treating the damage.
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May 08, 2025 | Ben CoxworthQuadruped "robot dogs" may move quite a bit like their canine counterparts on land, but they're not nearly as good at swimming (although some can walk underwater). Such is not the case with a new mini-dog-bot, however, which is an expert at doing the dog-paddle.
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May 08, 2025 | C.C. WeissWork Sharp has long been known for its blade sharpening tools. Now it's taking that expertise to an innovative knife lineup all its own. Each RMX knife features an interchangeable pivot that transforms operation from auto to manual and back.
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May 08, 2025 | Ben CoxworthIf you're releasing a robot into the aquatic environment with no intention of retrieving it, that bot had better be biodegradable. Swiss scientists have gone a step better, with a li'l robot that can be consumed by fish when its job is done.
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May 08, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers at Australia's RMIT University have devised a simple and clever contraption that could make drinking water available in disaster-stricken areas, by pulling it out of thin air.
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May 08, 2025 | Adam WilliamsCustom Container Living has transformed a shipping container into an ultra-compact tiny house that squeezes a home for two into 160 sq ft. Though certainly basic, it also doesn't break the bank at just $39,900.
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May 08, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalA curious little snail that you've probably never seen before has a unique quirk: it lays eggs through an opening in its neck. You've got to see it to believe it, and thankfully, there's video.
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