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Modular astrophotography system promises fuss-free full-frame stargazing
June 12, 2026
| Monica J. White
Startup ArcBlue is offering a pre-Kickstarter look at an astrophotography system named the C42 built around a full-frame Sony sensor, modular lens support, guided tracking and automation designed to simplify serious deep-sky imaging.
Extra-wide tiny house lets you downsize without sacrificing comfort
June 10, 2026
| Adam Williams
The Berenstein Bear is an extra-wide tiny house that's firmly focused on maximizing comfort. It provides a spacious interior that includes a large living area, a generous kitchen, ground-floor master bedroom, and even a bathtub.
Tiny torch throwdown: 1,700-lumen pocket blade vs 1,800-lumen barrel
June 11, 2026
| Joe Salas
I'm a bit of a flashlight hoarder. Bike lights, work lights, EDC lights, head lamps, even night vision ... I have far too many, but try as I might, I can't seem to get rid of them.
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June 11, 2026Discover three carefully matched Kingbull e-bike pairings designed for couples, adventure partners, and RV travelers. During the 2026 Anniversary Sale, eligible two-bike purchases can save an extra $150 while enjoying special event pricing.
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June 11, 2026 | Ben CoxworthIt was nine years ago that we told you about the intriguing Pioneer mini-ROV (underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle), made by Norway's Blueye Robotics. Well, it's now got not one but two more capable siblings, in the forms of the ocean-exploring X3 Ultra and X7.
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June 11, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallWho said hot-hatches are finished? With the help of its motorsport division, Peugeot has made a new GTi that’s fast AND spirited. It's also the brand's first electric GTi, and is faster than any Peugeot GTi before.
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June 11, 2026 | Omar KardoudiInsta360 and Leica's first co-designed gimbal camera packs dual lenses, 8K Dolby Vision video, and a detachable OLED screen into a 200 g body – the most serious challenger to DJI's Osmo Pocket yet.
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June 11, 2026AI is giving professionals a smarter way to work, but paying monthly fees for every model is not a smart way to get them. That’s why more professionals are switching to ChatPlayground to get access to GPT, Claude, Gemini, and more for a one-time fee.
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June 11, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodJust when most of us thought the era of two strokes was over, Japanese bikemaker Kawasaki has released its first big two-strokers in more than two decades – the KX327 motocrosser and the cross-country-focused KX327X.
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June 11, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe world's largest earthworks, millions of work hours, and huge sums of money have all gone into pursuing the dream of a 105-mile-long desert city in Saudi Arabia. However, a recent report suggests it might all turn out to be a mirage.
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June 10, 2026iFLYTEK’s AI Translation Earbuds deliver continuous interpretation with ~2s delay, 60 languages, and 97% accuracy in 80dB noise via bone/air mics & ANC. Open-ear design, Hi-Res audio, AI assistant—outperforming turn-based rivals for natural conversation.
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June 10, 2026 | C.C. WeissLightship became one of the first self-powered trailer pioneers to market last summer. Now it's launching a different type of self-driving electric trailer, one that could have an even bigger impact on how the world tows than the original AE.1.
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June 10, 2026 | Shirl LeighIn a new MIT study – in partnership with Purdue, Northwestern, and Duke universities – chemists have discovered that inserting weaker bonds into polystyrene actually makes the material more resistant to damage.
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