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3-sided zipper from 1980s gets reborn in flexible/rigid form-shifting tech
May 22, 2026
| Shirl Leigh
A patent filed in 1985 is being dusted off as a source of inspiration for a new 3D-printed triangular-shaped zipper that seamlessly fastens chairs, tents, robots and purses, making them simpler to pack and set up just with a press of a button.
Africa's tallest tower rises with a mask-inspired design
May 21, 2026
| Stefan Ionescu
La Tour F, a 76‑story skyscraper in Abidjan, will soon be Africa’s tallest tower at 421 m. Designed by Pierre Fakhoury, it combines government offices, public access, and green certification, symbolizing modern efficiency and cultural identity.
Tiny house keeps things small and simple with single-level layout
May 22, 2026
| Adam Williams
Not every tiny house needs to be the size of an apartment to feel comfortable and livable. The Algarve embraces the simple side of small living with a single-level layout and lots of glazing that helps open the home up to the outside.
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May 21, 2026 | C.C. WeissToyota's Hilux pickup platform and its turbo-diesel engine suite is already highly coveted unobtainium in the US, and it's about to get better. An available payload boost will allow the incomparably rugged little truck to carry more than ever.
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May 21, 2026Sick of power banks slowing down when you plug in multiple devices? SHARGE’s HyperTower 170W delivers true parallel fast charging for up to four gadgets at once, including laptops, cameras, gaming handhelds and phones.
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May 21, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe industry standard for electric enduros has long been the Stark Stark Varg EX. The Radian EXR might just be the bike to change that status quo. Do we finally have a challenger for Stark’s crown?
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May 21, 2026 | Shirl LeighIf you’re a fan of Buster Keaton’s 1928 silent film The Cameraman, and are intrigued by his portrayal of a street photographer who processes his own film, then you might want to check out the Alfie BOXX camera currently on Kickstarter.
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May 21, 2026 | Adam WilliamsDownsizing is never easy if you have a family in tow. However, with its larger-than-average dimensions and clever layout, the River tiny house is much better suited to full-time family living than many other models.
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May 21, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAfter giving us a preview ahead of this year's CES, Samsung's just launched its new Odyssey G8 (the G80HS, to be specific), which it claims is the first-ever gaming monitor that's capable of an incredible 6K resolution.
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May 20, 2026 | David SzondyA new frontier for autonomous flight appears to have been breached as Merlin, Inc. introduces its Merlin Pilot for Commercial Cargo AI-powered flight system that aims to eventually bring pilot-free flight to large cargo aircraft.
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May 20, 2026Kingbull Hunter 2.0S Forest Green debuts with up to 80-mile range, cruise control, and integrated turn signals. Now available at $899—$800 off the launch price—engineered for all-terrain riding across snow, sand, gravel, and city streets.
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May 20, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe average $2 Bic lighter is great for lighting up a cigarette but not as great for lighting campfires or grills. Minnesota startup Radlight has an intriguing alternative for such outdoorsy tasks ... and for fending off hypothermia when things go south.
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