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Tenacious tiny bot speeds, leaps and climbs stairs to capture footage
July 10, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Beni looks like just another cute little toy robot, but it's actually a roving camera – raring to follow you around and capture fun times. Oh, and it can jump. It's currently raising eyebrows – and funds – on Kickstarter.
48-sq-ft tiny house is about as small and simple as they come
July 10, 2026
| Adam Williams
Tiny houses don't come much smaller or simpler than this 48-sq-ft model. Designed by Tiny Tiny Homes, it's conceived as emergency accommodation and provides a basic shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
Teleoperated humanoid robots complete first-ever live surgery
July 10, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
Two humanoid robots just performed live surgery for the first time in history, hinting at a future where compact, affordable machines bring advanced surgical care to rural hospitals, battlefields, and other resource-strapped settings.
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July 10, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteThe Pixorien Z01 portable projector features a retractable lift design, 2K DLP visuals, 16,000-mAh battery, streaming entertainment, and 90-degree adjustment for wall or ceiling viewing without a separate stand.
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July 09, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodOkay, Ferrari, you have my attention now. A naturally aspirated V12 with an open-gated six-speed manual? Thank heavens! But wait … it’s got an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission? The plot thickens.
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July 09, 2026TL;DR: Download Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for a bundle price of only $34.97 (MSRP $418.99) until July 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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July 09, 2026 | C.C. WeissPart A-frame and part tunnel tent, the inflatable Puffer tent is designed to seamlessly blend convenience, style and comfort. The tent sets up in minutes to deliver a fully integrated "all weather" sleeping space with built-in air mattress.
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July 09, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe GZ Duo is a quirky sidecar mini moto that's unapologetically old-school and almost impossible to walk past without taking a second look. And for €3,799, it occupies a wonderfully odd niche somewhere in between scooters and motorcycles.
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July 09, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThough it only has a modest footprint, this towable tiny house is more practical than you might expect. Named the Amelia, it squeezes a pair of bedrooms and an open living area with well-stocked kitchen into a length of just 26 ft.
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July 09, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallScientists have created a portable water purifier that works simply by shaking it for three seconds and setting it to float in water. It could be a breakthrough device for emergency situations, and it’s estimated to cost less than $25 to produce.
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July 08, 2026TacticalGeek’s VX2 is a futuristic heavy-duty EDC folder with a hand-finished M390 blade, a Starry Ti handle, and a solid frame lock design built for daily carry with added capability for harder outdoor use.
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July 08, 2026 | C.C. WeissVantrack is developing the Lightcamp package for the Kia PV5 Passenger, turning the tiny van into a mini-camper with in/outdoor kitchen and sleeping space for 4 people. Light, fast-moving equipment makes for easy conversion back to an everyday e-MPV.
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Blue Origin's ambitious plans to relaunch New Glenn this yearJuly 08, 2026 | Chris YoungBlue Origin is racing against the clock to undo the damage caused by its New Glenn rocket exploding in May. The company outlined a new “horizontal/vertical hybrid” concept of operations that will enable an accelerated timeline to launch.
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