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This portable fan cools you down in more ways than one
August 03, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Portable fans are a great way to beat the heat that's bearing down on us in more places around the world lately. This upcoming model packs an extra feature that could help cool you down in a pinch. Oh, and did I mention it's also a power bank?
Nomad 100 marks breakthrough in blown-wing VTOL technology
August 02, 2026
| David Szondy
A radically new concept in VTOL aircraft design has made its debut with the first flight of Sikorsky's Nomad 100 rotor-blown wing prototype. Announced during the Farnborough International Airshow, the milestone marks the official takeoff of the Nomad family.
Review: Bedtime bone-conducting speakers are now twice as good
August 02, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
If you're someone who likes to fall asleep listening to sound, be it a podcast, music or a rainy soundscape, your options have been limited if you want to avoid next-day ear pain or disturbing anyone you share a bed with. This company has a solution.
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August 02, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalLooks like every tech firm worth their salt's gotta make AI glasses, and Samsung's finally ready to throw its hat in the ring. Its intelligent eyewear pairs with the brand's smart watch and phone to bring a host of features right up to your face.
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August 02, 2026 | Aaron TurpenBack in 2023, Chevrolet quietly sent the struggling Bolt to the proverbial junkyard in the sky. Now it’s back, but for only the 2027 model year, Chevy says. That’s sad because this is a really good EV.
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August 02, 2026Tired of ongoing subscription fees? Recurring monthly payments may now be the norm, but right now you can get the latest Windows operating system, Windows Pro 11, for just $11.23 for a lifetime license with no additional fees.
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August 02, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaNew AI detection system RealorRender offers increased accuracy and transparency classifying images as deepfakes or authentic. The innovation offers hope to businesses, governments, and individuals targeted by fraudsters, extortionists, and stalkers.
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August 02, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalElectronics nerds and indie hackers are going to love this. The Pocketbyte is an upcoming portable computer you can endlessly customize to serve as a music player, gaming handheld, or even a personal digital assistant out of the 1990s.
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August 02, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallModern cars are increasingly locked behind digital paywalls. A new sub-$300 diagnostic tablet lets DIY mechanics pick these corporate locks with legal, lifetime, subscription-free access to restricted vehicle data.
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August 01, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaWhile everyone needs technology of one sort or another, certain people shrink from any stigma associated with it. In fact, those people may be less likely to let others see them using that tech no matter how much they need it, even if that wearable technology is as widespread as eyeglasses.
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August 01, 2026 | Howard ArmitageTeaching an AI assistant to answer to “Yaffle” became an unexpected lesson in vibe coding. It’s a look at why programmers are uneasy, how tech history is repeating itself, and how AI is quietly changing who gets to create.
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August 01, 2026 | Adam WilliamsYou could be forgiven for thinking that this extraordinary design was dreamed up for the set of some kind of sci-fi movie. However, it's actually a real proposal for a major new mixed-use cultural building.
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August 01, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThere was a time when boxy SUVs were slow, lumbering machines that traded speed for the ability to crawl over rocks and wade through rivers. Today, the likes of Geely want one that can do all of that and embarrass a supercar at the traffic lights.
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