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Two new mini-ROVs are set explore the inky depths
June 11, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
It 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.
Historic drone rescue of Apache crew points to future of recovery missions
June 09, 2026
| David Szondy
In a historic first, two US Army crew members from an AH-64 Apache helicopter forced down near the coast of Oman were rescued within two hours by a US Navy Saronic Corsair drone boat operated by the 5th Fleet's Task Force 59.
Peugeot recaptures retro spirit with first electric GTi hot-hatch
June 11, 2026
| Simon Heptinstall
Who 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, 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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June 10, 2026 | Monica J. WhitePolaroid's Go Generation 3 keeps the title of world's smallest instant analog camera while adding a sharper lens, a stronger flash, and better close-up selfies, all aimed at a Gen Z crowd looking to slow down and unplug.
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June 10, 2026Microsoft Office Professional 2021 is down to $32.97 through June 14, giving Windows users a lifetime license for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access with no subscription required.
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June 09, 2026Before buying a mini split AC, Costway’s sponsored guide explains what homeowners should know about installation costs, room sizing, SEER2 efficiency, single- and multi-zone setups, and low-noise cooling.
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June 09, 2026 | Etiido UkoMost of nature – including humans – is symmetrical, and as creations reflect their creators, many robots we create today feature this symmetry. Flaunting this approach, researchers have created a sea-urchin-like robot with no perceivable symmetry.
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