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France’s Thales launches air and missile defense rival to US Golden Dome
March 12, 2026
| David Szondy
Not wanting the Americans to have all the Star Wars fun, French multinational Thales has unveiled its answer to the US Golden Dome. Claimed to already be operational, the SkyDefender system is designed to protect entire regions against air and missile attacks.
Airstream B+ camper van is a dream retreat with unique layout
March 09, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
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.
All-in-one camp stove cranks out serious meals at remote bikepack camp
March 12, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Jetboil is working to bring real ingredients and meals to the most distant pieces of backcountry. Its new Trailcook ultralight all-in-one camp stove systems sauté and stir-fry real meals together for a more satisfying burst of calories ... anywhere.
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March 12, 2026What if your backyard pool could double as a swim training lane and a family play zone? The iGarden Swim Jet X Series uses AI-powered flow and a clamp-on portable design to turn ordinary pools into dynamic spaces for workouts and water fun.
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March 12, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaA new Kickstarter project, Yarbo M is a modular robot designed to handle snow clearing, grass mowing/trimming, and debris collection – and it can quietly finish the job before you even wake up.
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March 12, 2026 | Adam WilliamsDespite its modest length of just 24 ft, the Premium Vista packs an impressive amount of features inside. The tiny house includes a well-stocked kitchen, plus two loft bedrooms, and is currently up for sale for $77,995.
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March 12, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalI've seen plenty of hardware for making music over the years, but none of it is quite as focused on the pure joy of playing an instrument like the Tembo. It's a step sequencer, sampler, and drum machine rolled into a unique tactile package.
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March 11, 2026 | David SzondyRobinson’s R66 Turbinetruck looks like many other light cargo helicopters, yet something about it seems a little off. But what? Oh, right – instead of a cockpit, the aircraft has a pair of clamshell doors and no place for a crew.
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March 11, 2026 | C.C. WeissPickup 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.
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March 11, 2026Just because MacBooks have a reputation for safety doesn’t mean they’re immune to viruses. Be proactive with the Mac-First Cyber Protection App, Moonlock, available for $29.99 (MSRP $54) for a one-year subscription.
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March 11, 2026 | Ben CoxworthLampreys can stick to speeding sharks, so you'd think they could teach us a thing or two about suction. It turns out that they can indeed, as scientists have developed a lamprey-inspired suction cup that can lift over 800 times its own weight.
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March 11, 2026 | Omar KardoudiYour first eFoil probably shouldn't be a 10,000-watt machine capable of 60 km/h. Hydroflyer spent years building one that disagrees, and has now launched "the most advanced electric hydro-foiling board ever created for water sports."
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