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Starlink smasher? China claims world's best high-powered microwave weapon
February 05, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
Scientists are said to have built an insanely high-powered microwave (HPM) weapon called the TPG1000Cs. It can reportedly send out 20-GW pulses for up to a minute, surpassing existing tech that can only manage bursts of a few seconds.
The US now has the first dual-action eye drop for age-related vision loss
February 03, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark eye drop that uses a combined dose of medication to restore age-related near-sightedness, without the need for surgery, for longer than anything else on the market – and with fewer side effects.
High-powered laser beams could keep drones flying indefinitely
February 05, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
The next frontier in unmanned aerial vehicle tech is all about keeping these aircraft fueled indefinitely. If we can crack it, drones could stay in the air longer, avoid landing to recharge, and carry on with their missions without interruption.
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February 05, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe Trailpod camping trailer flips the calendar back to a simpler time when the off-road teardrop was a small, ageless and affordable gateway to global adventure. But it's more than meets the eye, concealing a modern, zero-wood build.
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February 05, 2026iScanner turns your Android phone or iPhone into a powerful document scanner with OCR and multi-format exports for $27.99 (reg. $199.90) with code SCAN. Deal ends Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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February 05, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaTitaner, a design team of outdoor enthusiasts, has been creating everyday carry gear for the last 20 years. Recently, it launched its 66th project on Kickstarter: a titanium calculating ring ruler, the Titaner Tisolver.
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February 05, 2026 | Ben Coxworth3D commuting, that's the dream. Soaring over stopped traffic in a lightweight, quiet, safe personal eVTOL aircraft. The Velocitor X-1 joins a growing list of such machines, and it's slated to enter production within a year.
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February 05, 2026 | C.C. WeissIn a sharp break from traditional multitool forms, the all-new Pockitrod takes on a slimmer pen-like design. But instead of a single body, the shaft actually comprises a series of tiny pods, each of which brings a new function to the table.
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February 05, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalA team of researchers might soon have you walking on desert sand, no matter how far from the dunes you might live. This group of engineers has developed a method to transform it into a new construction material that's perfect for pavements.
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February 05, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteROLI has unveiled an AI Music Coach that uses hand tracking and conversational AI to give real-time feedback on players’ piano technique. Launching with its new Airwave hardware, the system aims to make solo practice feel more like guided instruction.
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February 05, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallIs this the Bentley off-roader we’ve all been waiting for? The wider, taller and, to our eyes, sexier Bentayga X Concept is luxurious AND tough enough to tackle an ice-race debut in the Austrian Alps.
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February 05, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodNot too long ago, the Thruxton motorcycle carried the mantle of a true café racer, rather than merely wearing the outer skin. It’s long been discontinued, but that hasn't stopped Triumph from coming up with a special limited-edition café racer.
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February 04, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonShanghai robotics startup DroidUp has launched what it calls "a beautifully designed and expressive bionic robot" that is touted as "the world's first highly bionic robot that deeply integrates human aesthetics and advanced humanoid movement."
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