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Bio-inspired robo-dolphin could soon be vacuuming oil off the sea's surface
March 10, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
When it comes to systems for cleaning up marine oil spills, most of them simply float in place, waiting for the oil to come to them. A new robot, however, could proactively move through oil slicks – and it's inspired by both a dolphin and a sea urchin.
Tiny house goes wide and tall for a comfortable life on wheels
March 10, 2026
| Adam Williams
When it comes to tiny houses, space is always at a premium. However, the eONE XL Wide & Tall addresses this by stretching out wider and taller than is standard to ensure an open and comfortable interior.
Smart 2-in-1 digital microscope goes desktop or handheld as needed
March 10, 2026
| Shirl Leigh
To touch grass, venture outdoors and take a break from doom-and-gloom news, what can one do to pass the time without a smartphone? Perhaps they can take a peek into the world outside with Bubo, a 2-in-1 digital microscope currently on Kickstarter.
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The new world's tallest hybrid timber tower is nearing completion. Named Atlassian Central, this ambitious "plyscraper" features an innovative design that incorporates concrete and steel to reach unprecedented heights.
We’re probably all aware of Harley-Davidson’s struggles of late. It’s electric offshoot LiveWire hasn’t fared too well, either. Though the company reportedly sold three-quarters of all e-motos in the USA in 2025. But there’s a big caveat there.
Vinyl records have been finding more and more new ears in recent years, and Mixx Audio has a novel turntable to help keep the groove moving – one that also rocks a CD player plonked right in the middle of the platter, as well as flexible connectivity.
In a segment dominated by gas or electric powertrains, there’s a new contender from China. The Chery KP31: a diesel plug-in hybrid pickup. It comes at a time when the global demand for trucks continues to surge, as do tightening emissions regulations.
BMW is expanding its investigation of humanoid robotic workers at its factories. The automaker has just announced that it will trial a set of physical AI bots made by Hexagon for the first time at one of its European plants.
Electronics brand Vizo is currently presenting its new project on Kickstarter: the Z1 Pro AR glasses. Made of ultra-lightweight resin and tipping the scales at just 63 grams (2.2 oz), they're one of the lightest sets of AR glasses on the market.
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March 10, 2026A little language knowledge can go a long way when you’re traveling. Babbel language learning helps you practice real conversational skills before your trip so you can order food, ask for directions, and chat with locals with more confidence. -
March 10, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonClever game fans have made an affordable, tactile plug-and-play system – a pressure-sensitive floor mat that mixes arcade-style rhythm-based titles with a broader library of more casual programs that focus on relaxed movement. Something for everyone. -
March 10, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonThe Sony World Photography Awards received some 430,000 images across its four competitions. Here, judges have named the best in the Open contest – which focuses on the strength of a single image taken by people of all levels. We pick our top shots. -
March 10, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThe latest piece of gear from hardware brand Orioner is a great way to start building a versatile EDC kit. It'll put a durable folding blade in your pocket, along with essential tools, all in a uniquely designed frame that can fit on a keychain. -
March 09, 2026 | David SzondyThere's a new X-plane in town. Bell Textron's tilt-rotor aircraft being built for DARPA's Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) program, which aims to combine the features of a helicopter and a jet, has officially been designated the X-76. -
March 09, 2026 | C.C. WeissAirstream has split its Atlas B+ motorhome series into a small lineup. The new Atlas 25RT is designed to live as comfortably as possible for two adventurous road travelers, featuring a reorganized floor plan with eat-in kitchen and full dry bath. -
March 09, 2026Feel like your prompt is clear and simple, but you’re not getting what you need? Compare up to 6 AI models at once from a pool of over 20 with the Unlimited Plan from ChatPlayground AI for $79 (MSRP $619) for a lifetime subscription. -
March 09, 2026 | Etiido UkoIf someone asked you to move like a robot and you responded with the fluid art of ballet, your audience would be baffled, yet technically, you would be right. Robots are famous for their characteristic rigid movement, which is useful in some applications but can hinder adaptability. Now, researchers have developed a robotic wing that moves like no other. -
March 09, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodFor years, the Kawasaki ZX-4RR has been the go-to choice in the 400cc supersport segment. With QJMotor launching the SRK 421 RR, can the Chinese bikemaker grab a share of the pie? -
March 09, 2026 | Omar KardoudiUlefone subsidiary RugOne has revealed a rugged smartphone called the Xsnap 7 Pro that lets you detach an actioncam from within the body and wear it on your bike helmet, while the handset acts as a footage processing mothership.
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Despite its critics and moves toward electrification, the internal combustion engine is not yet dead. Though its design for passenger vehicles may have begun to reach its apex with Mazda’s Skyactiv designs.
The most egg-shaped of all the egg campers, the Barefoot Caravan has been wowing RVers with its shapely fiberglass for over a decade. Prices have risen quickly during that time, but now Barefoot offers the Bothy as a lighter, cheaper entry model.
Fumbling with bindings is nobody's idea of a good time, especially in the cold and the snow. That's why snowboarder Brendan Walker created the Machina MagIC Ride System, which replaces traditional snowboard bindings with magnets.
The Artemis II mission, which will return US astronauts to lunar space, has run into problems that have critics demanding NASA remove the crew from the flight for safety reasons. The bigger question is, why do we have astronauts at all?
There's a new contender for the US Navy's F/A-XX Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and it looks like something out of Batman's hangar thanks to a peculiar triple-fuselage design.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark eye drop that uses a combined dose of medication to restore age-related near-sightedness, without the need for surgery, for longer than anything else on the market – and with fewer side effects.
Mukaab, the world's largest skyscraper, is one of the most ambitious construction projects ever conceived. However, according to a new report, Saudi authorities have stopped work on the the gigantic building, and its future now looks uncertain.