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Is Finland's new car-free bridge the longest of its kind in the world?
April 20, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Finland's just inaugurated its longest bridge, and not a single a car or motorcycle will ever be allowed on it. The Kruunuvuori Bridge is designed only for pedestrians, cyclists, and trams – and it's possibly the largest of its kind.
Fearless rugged tablet packs projector, night vision and huge battery
April 18, 2026
| Monica J. White
The 8849 Tank Pad Ultra combines a built-in 1080p projector that puts out 260 lumens for on-the-spot visuals, as well as night vision cameras, and a laser rangefinder in a rugged tablet designed for fieldwork and outdoor use.
Japanese air-powered pillow has surprising impact on your day
April 20, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
This one-button self-adjusting pillow uses air pockets to gently shift your sleep position throughout the night – without waking you. it aims to eliminate the fatigue and "heaviness" that we feel in the morning, which becomes more common as we age.
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April 19, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonA field of robots competing in a half marathon demonstrated how frighteningly fast the technology has developed in 12 months. Even if one bot had a race to forget, smashing into pieces at the starting line, Honor's Lightning instead smashed records.
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April 19, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonIf it feels like AI is developing too fast to keep up with, a group of Chinese researchers have some bad news – because they've developed a model that "evolves" on its own, creating better versions of itself with each self-analytical loop.
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April 19, 2026Rather than chasing tactical styling, the Titaner Heron focuses on tighter tolerances, premium blade steel, refined titanium construction, and a more purposeful cutting experience. The project is now live on Kickstarter.
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April 19, 2026 | Ben CoxworthWhile there are already bike helmets that provide vital wearer info in the event of a crash, they typically use electronics that must be built into the helmet. A new high-tech buckle, however, can simply be added to any existing helmet.
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April 19, 2026 | David Szondy"Man overboard!" is one of the most frightening things you can hear aboard ship and the outcome is often tragic. Now, maritime technology firm Zelim has achieved official certification for its ZOE Man-Overboard (MOB) machine-vision detection system.
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April 19, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn the running for best budget headphones of 2026, OneOdio's Focus A1 Pro outperform what you'd expect from a pair that'll set you back US$34.99. While they won't outshine premium audio tech, they leave the competition in their price bracket for dead.
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April 19, 2026 | Elizabeth HowellThe floor is literally lava on a nearby exoplanet, new telescope observations show. Given its small size and strange history, L 98-59 d’s molten ocean and odd atmosphere might represent an entirely new category of extraterrestrial world.
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April 19, 2026 | Adam WilliamsWith its attractive wooden interior and minimalist design, the Scandi Inn wears its inspiration on its sleeve. Measuring just 270 sq ft, it makes the most of its compact footprint with space-saving ideas and lots of storage.
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April 19, 2026Working from home is a lot easier when you have the right tools for the job. If you need an upgrade, this bundle of Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro is on sale for only $104.99 (MSRP $448.99).
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April 19, 2026 | David SzondyWith a simple switch of a magazine, the Drone Round is claimed to turn a standard NATO caliber small arm into a drone-killing weapon that combines the scattershot of a shotgun with the speed, power and rapid fire of an infantry assault rifle.
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