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Autonomous aviation system aims for pilot-free cargo aircraft
May 20, 2026
| David Szondy
A 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.
Nissan builds $14K tiny camper using crazy-versatile everyday material
May 19, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Nissan keeps the factory camper vans coming. Its newest is built atop its smallest van, the Clipper kei van, which measures in under 3.4 meters (11.2 feet) long. To make it a micro-camper, Nissan relies on a basic household staple with which everyday DIY handymen have been familiar for ages: pegboard. The van's integrated peg panels serve as a simple, affordable means of holding up the bed and providing highly versatile storage organization for related (and unrelated) outdoor adventures.
Sub-zero survival lighter fires out lasting flame in rowdy conditions
May 20, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
The 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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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 | Etiido UkoIn 2025, data centers consumed 485 TWh of electricity. 30% of that, more than the entire annual power consumption of Sweden, went to cooling. Scientists have developed a 3D-printed copper plate cooling tech that can slash this figure by over 90%!
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May 20, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalMercedes-AMG has pulled out all the stops for its latest performance vehicle. The all-electric GT 4-Door sprints from 0-60 mph in just 2 seconds, and it even emulates the sound of a thundering V8 while it's at it.
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May 20, 2026 | Adam WilliamsNot everyone is cut out for climbing into cramped tiny house loft bedrooms. The Tallebudgera addresses this with a spacious layout suitable for full-time living that's arranged on a single floor.
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May 20, 2026This refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020) with Magic Keyboard and Touch Bar is now just $399.99 (reg. $1,580)—grab it now and enjoy a high-quality product at a practical, low-cost price.
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May 20, 2026 | Omar KardoudiJCB's Hydromax – a 1,600 hp, twin-engine hydrogen beast nearly 33 feet long – heads to Bonneville this August targeting a new land speed record, as the British excavator giant bets its industrial future on hydrogen combustion.
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May 20, 2026 | Stefan IonescuBuilt across a 7-meter gorge in India by Wallmakers, the 100-ft Bridge House is made of mud, steel, and a pangolin-inspired thatch roof. The simple 4,500-sq-ft home expertly conquers extreme terrain while also fitting perfectly into its environment.
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May 19, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodSo this is what a Harley-Davidson Bagger would look like if BMW Motorrad made it. Not too shabby! BMW recently took to the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como to unveil the Vision K18 concept motorcycle, and it’s got the whole industry on notice.
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May 19, 2026 | Etiido UkoThe day is coming when you may walk past a robot and not know it was a robot. Engineering has given robots skeletons, brains, and senses. Muscles, however, have remained elusive. Researchers have developed a new muscle system involving 3D printing.
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May 19, 2026Upgrade your PC with Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business and Windows 11 Pro for $134.97 — a one-time purchase that replaces recurring subscription costs with software you actually own.
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