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World's new tallest timber tower reaches incredible maximum height
July 24, 2026
| Adam Williams
The world's new tallest timber tower has officially topped out. Named Atlassian Central, the "plyscraper" soars to an incredible height of 591 ft, not just surpassing but smashing all previous records.
New Atlas goes to Farnborough 2026
July 23, 2026
| David Szondy
The Farnborough International Airshow in the UK is one of the world's premier aerospace events, where major industry announcements and billion-dollar deals are as common as muffins. New Atlas is on the ground at this year's record-breaking event.
RGB laser projector beams wall-filling 4K imagery from just inches away
July 24, 2026
| Monica J. White
Hisense’s PX4 Pro 4K ultra-short-throw projector features daylight-bright triple-laser color, Dolby/IMAX cinema support, streaming entertainment and premium gaming, and built-in Devialet-tuned audio for under $4,000.
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July 23, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalPeak Design already makes a range of well-loved camera accessories, and it's now expanding its lineup with the Field Bracket. It's designed for folks who use their gear in many different scenarios, and could use a mounting system that'll keep up.
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July 23, 2026 | Adam WilliamsWith its modest length of 20 ft, the Mini tiny house could be a good fit for would-be nomads. It combines compact dimensions with a well-designed layout that has everything needed for up to two people to downsize.
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July 23, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaTraditional hydraulic dampers that protect buildings from winds and earthquakes can fail at extreme temperatures, and are costly and extremely inconvenient to repair or replace. New sand dampers could solve all of those problems.
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July 23, 2026New Costco members who enroll in auto renewal can now receive a $50 Digital Costco Shop Card*, a bigger promotion than last Black Friday, and it’s available now instead of waiting until November.
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July 23, 2026 | C.C. WeissWe're so used to seeing folding knives, we're never expecting an entirely different tool in a folding package. But the all-new Norse Foldable from Willumsen is just that, concealing a different style of fold-out blade inside its knife-like handle.
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July 23, 2026 | David SzondyAs F-35 fighters roared overhead in display, Lockheed Martin unveiled its MORFIUS counter-drone at this year's Farnborough International Airshow. It uses a directed energy weapon to take out over 50 hostile drones per flight.
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July 23, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalI love a multitool as much as the next person, but some of them really aim to do too much for my liking – especially when I'm within city limits. The Dual packs three tools that'll actually come in handy on the daily, and it looks elegant too.
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July 22, 2026 | David SzondyLockheed Martin used this year's Farnborough International Airshow to introduce a low-cost alternative to its Patriot surface-to-air interceptor missile called the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Adapted Capability Effector (PAC-3 ACE).
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July 22, 2026DroiClaw is redefining the future of smart devices with its AI-native operating system. Powered by intelligent agents, it delivers intuitive multimodal interactions and transforms the way people work and live.
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July 22, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteThe TerraMow X AWD ditches the in-place end-of-row pivot for a bi-directional "Shuttle Drive" system, pairing all-wheel drive and six-camera AI vision to mow steep, uneven, obstacle-strewn yards of up to 2.7 acres.
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