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12-sided skyscraper sets record for most floors in North America
March 17, 2026
| Adam Williams
The ambitious Pinnacle SkyTower has reached a major milestone. The supertall skyscraper has topped out at 106 floors and now holds the record for the most floors of any residential building in North America.
Aprilia's new crossover scooter: Part adventure, part sports bike
March 15, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
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.
Apple's AirPods Max 2 delivers better ANC, plays catch-up with rivals
March 17, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Apple has refreshed its AirPods Max headphones with new internals for better performance, as well as a handful of features that bring it in line with current-gen over-ear models – for the same price as the original.
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March 16, 2026Get unlimited access to exclusive documentary content with a lifetime subscription to Curiosity Stream. Whatever topics you’re interested in, you can get award-winning educational content from the comfort of your living room.
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March 16, 2026 | Joe SalasTo get straight to the point: This rugged smartphone packs a 20,000-mAh battery, doubles as a walkie-talkie, and includes a 1,200-lumen camp light ... but it's nearly the same size and weight as an actual brick.
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March 16, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaRoxen Innovations, a Swedish company focused on sustainable water vehicles, has announced its Roxen electric personal watercraft (PWC). It’s designed to be quiet, lightweight, and environmentally friendly without compromising performance.
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March 16, 2026 | Adam WilliamsCreated for a pair of nomads who were looking to put down roots, the Coastal Retreat is a remarkably spacious tiny house that proves that downsizing doesn't always have to mean sacrificing home comforts.
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March 16, 2026 | Stefan IonescuiRobot has launched the Roomba Mini, a small robot that vacuums and mops. It maps spaces in 10 minutes, can squeeze into tight spaces, boosts suction on thick carpets, and auto-empties into a sealed bag that lasts for up to 90 days.
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March 16, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThere's a whole giant structure with remarkable details behind the glass, but we're all really here for this building's striking facade. This is the Glasshouse Theatre, a new performance venue unveiled last week in Brisbane.
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March 16, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodIt’s been a minute since Royal Enfield launched the scrambler-style Bear 650. And while you’d think Enfield simply revised some bodywork of the Interceptor 650, slapped some knobby tires on, and said voila, there’s more to it than meets the eye.
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March 15, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonArchitecture is a bit of an underrated photo competition category but it is one that can simultaneously capture design, engineering and human experience. We pick our 2026 Sony World Photography Awards’ Professional finalist and shortlist standouts.
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March 15, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalLooking Glass has been in the holographic display business for years now, perfecting its tech for magically bringing images to life in commercial settings. Its latest product is designed to grace your living room – and it doesn't cost the earth.
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March 15, 2026Launching on Kickstarter in the first week of March, the KEENMOW K1 is a new generation of robotic mower built around a simple idea: zero installation, zero hassle, zero compromise. Early backers can secure the mower at a special crowdfunding price.
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