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World's first hydrogen drone sent into a combat zone
January 18, 2026
| David Szondy
Ukraine has, for the first time, sent into combat a hybrid drone powered by hydrogen fuel. According to the builder Skyeton, a variant of its Raybird was deployed for full-scale combat duty with the Ukrainian Armed Forces in an active war zone.
World's new tallest building nears major construction milestone
January 18, 2026
| Adam Williams
Construction on the new world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it another step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.
Drone hunts submarines with the use of sonobuoys
January 18, 2026
| David Szondy
You can't even hide from drones under the sea now, with General Atomics flight-testing its MQ-9B SeaGuardian maritime patrol craft. It was trying out the new Expanded Sonobuoy Dispensing System (ESDS) for hunting submarines where they hide.
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January 18, 2026 | C.C. WeissHyundai's futuristic Staria van has been destined to make a cool, little camper since it debuted in 2021. Now, Hyundai is previewing a potential Staria camper van for Europe. And it looks good enough to take on the VW California and Ford Nugget.
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January 18, 2026If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to ditch subscriptions and keep the Office apps you actually use, this is it. This Microsoft Office lifetime license just hit its lowest price ever, and once these license codes are gone, they’re gone.
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January 18, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteHow much protection does your bicycle helmet offer? It might be less than you think, but Newlane’s latest helmet combines protection and convenience into a single package.
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January 18, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonWe previewed the RedMagic 11 Pro last year, but with any technology it feels better to have a real-world, lived experience with it. And while this phone isn't an all-rounder, its gaming capabilities and insane battery life demonstrate its strengths.
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January 18, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonThere's a lot of tech that solves problems that don't exist – however this isn't that. This mug from Feppo is one of those little products that makes things easier – especially if you get interrupted right when you've made yourself a coffee or tea.
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January 18, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodIt looks like KTM will lead the way for the biggest displacement ADV with the 2026 1390 Super Adventure R, which bumps from 1,300cc in the previous iteration to 1,350cc now. But is that necessarily a good thing? How much power does one really need?
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January 17, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalWe're still transitioning away from a majority of gas-powered vehicles globally, which means questions continue to abound about switching to electric vehicles, and what sort of longevity we can expect. Turns out EV batteries can last at least 13 years.
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January 17, 2026 | David SzondyThe future arrived on December 28, 2025 as the Israeli Defense Force announced that Iron Beam became the first high-energy tactical laser weapon to be fully integrated and cleared for operations in a national defense array. And it's not alone.
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January 17, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonWorking out doesn't just build muscle but, in later life, helps maintain a powerful cellular machine that repairs damaged tissue. Scientists have now not only discovered how this system works but found a way to keep it balanced in older muscles.
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January 17, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Dove tiny house may be compact, but its extra-wide frame makes it particularly well-suited to full-time living. The home features a spacious single-floor interior that sleeps up to two people in comfort.
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