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Frikar/Podbike e-quadcycle gets reborn, with next-gen models on the way
January 26, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
The Frikar was certainly one of the most compelling pedal-electric vehicles to come our way in the past several years. And although its maker went bankrupt last year, the bike is now set to ride again – as the TwoZero Classic.
AI isn’t getting smarter. We are getting dumber
January 23, 2026
| Rich Haridy
Use AI long enough and eventually you lose the ability to communicate your inner thoughts. You think in terms of LLM prompts. And if our inner thoughts then resemble LLM outputs does that mean the computer is getting smarter, or we are getting dumber?
Rugged phone with multi-day battery life doubles as a 1080p projector
January 26, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
The Tank X replaces several gadgets in your outdoor loadout, and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve. This upcoming model from 8849 packs an enormous battery that should last you several days, as well as a powerful flashlight and a 1080p projector.
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January 26, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Evergreen tiny house would suit those who want to put down roots and enjoy more space and flexibility. By giving up its wheels, it gains a roomy, light-filled single-floor layout that can comfortably sleep a small family.
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January 26, 2026 | Omar KardoudiFrench company Vaonis has unveiled Hyperia, a $99,000 professional smart telescope developed in collaboration with Canon that allows live streaming of celestial bodies to planetariums, classrooms, and theaters.
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January 26, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThink mini motos, and you’d undoubtedly think about the Honda’s mini line-up: the Cub, the Monkey, the Trail, and the Grom. But what if these bikes could get even “mini-er”? Say hello to the Bluroc X-Bongo 50.
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January 26, 2026 | David SzondyThe software and hardware that will control tomorrow's combat drones got a workout on January 18, as a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger showed off its capability by autonomously intercepting a crewed aggressor aircraft in an air combat exercise.
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January 25, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonA new CRISPR-based one-off therapy that lowers "bad" cholesterol is entering its Phase I human trial. If successful, it could be the first approved genetic-editing method, replacing ongoing medication and slashing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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January 25, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalWe're coming up on the 100th anniversary of the electric guitar, and it's been fascinating to hear how this simple instrument has altered the landscape of music in that time. Next-gen axes, though, are all about electronics and modularity.
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January 25, 2026 | Joe SalasThe second I picked up the CNVPros, I thought to myself, "Are they heavy? Yeah? That means they're expensive, put 'em back." The nighttime 'nocs have a bit of heft to them, and they totally feel like they should cost way more than they do.
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January 25, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThis might just be the most overengineered desktop gear I've ever come across. The Naya Connect system features four devices built around a modular keyboard to upgrade your setup with all kinds of shortcuts and tactile inputs.
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January 25, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonFor the first time, we know more than we ever expected to know about the sex lives of the majestic beluga whale. It's complicated, to say the least, but it also shows just how strategic nature is at keeping an isolated group of animals alive.
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January 24, 2026 | Jay KakadeA new study reveals jellyfish not only sleep but do so for the same portion of their day as humans, spending about one-third of the day sleeping. The findings also suggest that sleep evolved way before the brain to help maintain cells under stress.
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