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Stilted tiny house takes stripped-back approach to small living
August 15, 2026
| Adam Williams
This timber retreat is small on home comforts but big on simple rustic charm. Intended as a short-stay vacation home, it features a minimalist but comfortable interior that includes a netted hangout area.
World's largest all-electric plane completes maiden flight
August 13, 2026
| David Szondy
Another record falls as the world's largest all-electric airplane makes its maiden flight. On August 12, 2026, Heart Aerospace's 25,000-lb (11,340-kg) X1 demonstrator aircraft took to the skies over Plattsburgh, New York for a 27-minute FAA flight test.
Containerized GHOST system puts rocket launch infrastructure on the go
August 15, 2026
| David Szondy
Land-based launch sites for orbital rockets just got the flat-pack treatment as Rocket Lab announced its Global Hypersonic & Orbital Spaceport Technology (GHOST) system. The initiative packs a complete launch system into standard shipping containers.
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August 15, 2026 | Howard ArmitageOpenAI’s first real smart-home device reportedly looks like a $300 metal doughnut. No screen, plenty of sensors, a camera, and ChatGPT built in.
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August 14, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodHow does a mini electric truck that’s barely longer than a Mini Cooper tow more than most modern-day trucks twice its size? I’m talking about the Telo MT1, the compact truck that's slated to hit production by the end of this year.
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August 14, 2026 | Joe SalasI expected the mid-tier $540 Dreame D30 Ultra to feel like a budget robovac after testing a $1,400 flagship unit. I wasn't entirely wrong ... just mostly wrong.
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August 14, 2026 | Paul RiddenThough streaming rules the listening roost, physical formats like vinyl are growing in popularity. If you want to wow your friends while spinning your latest album acquisition, vertical turntables are sure to fit the bill – such as the Ruka TD-1.
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August 14, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaBBQ is arguably best enjoyed outside, but cooking outdoors comes with quite a bit of planning. Not to mention that most barbecues are not really portable. They are great for the backyard, but too bulky and heavy for travel.
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August 14, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAcura is commemorating its 40th anniversary with the introduction of a new design direction for its upcoming cars, showcased in this striking two-door concept vehicle. Be careful not to take your eye out while you stare at its pointy bits.
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August 14, 2026 | Ben CoxworthPresently, cargo-carrying helicopters and multirotor drones have at best a 1:1 payload-to-body-weight ratio. DARPA's Lift Challenge, however, recently asked teams to design drones with a ratio of 4:1 or better.
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August 14, 2026 | Adam WilliamsWhile many tiny homes have been trending steadily larger, this off-grid model takes things in the opposite direction. Created with mobility in mind, it would be a good fit for those wanting a nomadic lifestyle.
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August 14, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaA self-arranging fleet of FloatForm robots requires minimal coordination for navigating, avoiding collisions, magnetically adhering to each other, and detaching themselves. FloatForms could create emergency platforms or future work and living space.
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August 14, 2026 | Boris MihailovicHow’d you like to have a real, honest-to-hellness, smash my inside goop and smear me like red-meat porridge while I scream, amusement park ride in your garage? All you have to do is buy a 2026 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Three.
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