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Step sequencer playfully reimagined as an analog wooden toy
March 12, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
I've seen plenty of hardware for making music over the years, but none of it is quite as focused on the pure joy of playing an instrument like the Tembo. It's a step sequencer, sampler, and drum machine rolled into a unique tactile package.
200-lb inflatable camper airs up in 5 minutes to sleep 4 people
March 11, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Pickup truck campers have been growing lighter, but few come close to the new Thaircamper. The inflatable camper weighs as little as a fiberglass truck cap and inflates in mere minutes into a full alcove sleeper pod that sleeps three to four people.
Irsay auction offers an array of priceless cultural memorabilia
March 12, 2026
| Mike Hanlon
Jim Irsay had enough disposable income to collect whatever he wanted and his inspired personal collection of cultural icons is now "up for grabs." In essence, that means the world’s foremost post-WW2 cultural museum is being dispersed.
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March 11, 2026 | David SzondySikorsky subsidiary Robinson’s R66 Turbinetruck looks like many other light cargo helicopters, yet something about it seems a little off. But what? Oh, right – instead of a cockpit, the aircraft has a pair of clamshell doors and no place for a crew.
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March 11, 2026Just because MacBooks have a reputation for safety doesn’t mean they’re immune to viruses. Be proactive with the Mac-First Cyber Protection App, Moonlock, available for $29.99 (MSRP $54) for a one-year subscription.
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March 11, 2026 | Ben CoxworthLampreys can securely stick to speeding sharks, so you'd think they could teach us a thing or two about suction. It turns out that they can indeed, as scientists have developed a lamprey-inspired suction cup that can lift 850 times its own weight.
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March 11, 2026 | Omar KardoudiYour first eFoil probably shouldn't be a 10,000-watt machine capable of 60 km/h. Hydroflyer spent years building one that disagrees, and has now launched "the most advanced electric hydro-foiling board ever created for water sports."
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March 11, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalSonos just launched its new Play wireless speaker, bringing back the moniker for its portable range from over a decade ago. It's equally comfortable on a bookshelf and a campsite, and boasts 24 hours of play time outdoors on a full charge.
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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.
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March 10, 2026 | Ben CoxworthWhen 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.
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March 10, 2026 | Shirl LeighTo 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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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.
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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.
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