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This dinghy shrinks to two bags and expands into a family sailing trip
March 13, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
The Tiwal 2XL is a family-sized inflatable sailboat that's ready for the water in under half an hour, and deflates into two bags for transport in the trunk of a regular family car – no marina or mooring required.
200-lb inflatable camper airs up in 5 minutes to sleep 4 people
March 11, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Pickup truck campers have been growing lighter, but few come close to the new Thaircamper. The inflatable camper weighs as little as a fiberglass truck cap and inflates in mere minutes into a full alcove sleeper pod that sleeps three to four people.
Rivian's R2 SUV comes in at $45,000 – but you'll have to wait
March 13, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
EV darling Rivian has just announced pricing for its R2 SUV that it unveiled to great fanfare back in 2024. The company is indeed making a $45,000 variant as promised – but that'll arrive only toward the end of 2027.
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March 13, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteThe Jiffy 75 split keyboard concept separates the familiar 75% layout into two adjustable halves to promote a more natural typing posture. The CNC-machined aluminum board comes with silent switches, wireless connectivity and long battery life.
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March 12, 2026 | David SzondyNot wanting the Americans to have all the Star Wars fun, French multinational Thales has unveiled its answer to the US Golden Dome. Claimed to already be operational, the SkyDefender system is designed to protect entire regions against air and missile attacks.
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March 12, 2026What if your backyard pool could double as a swim training lane and a family play zone? The iGarden Swim Jet X Series uses AI-powered flow and a clamp-on portable design to turn ordinary pools into dynamic spaces for workouts and water fun.
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March 12, 2026 | C.C. WeissJetboil is working to bring real ingredients and meals to the most distant pieces of backcountry. Its new Trailcook ultralight all-in-one camp stove systems sauté and stir-fry real meals together for a more satisfying burst of calories ... anywhere.
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March 12, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaA new Kickstarter project, Yarbo M is a modular robot designed to handle snow clearing, grass mowing/trimming, and debris collection – and it can quietly finish the job before you even wake up.
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March 12, 2026 | Adam WilliamsDespite its modest length of just 24 ft, the Premium Vista packs an impressive amount of features inside. The tiny house includes a well-stocked kitchen, plus two loft bedrooms, and is currently up for sale for $77,995.
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March 12, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalI've seen plenty of hardware for making music over the years, but none of it is quite as focused on the pure joy of playing an instrument like the Tembo. It's a step sequencer, sampler, and drum machine rolled into a unique tactile package.
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March 12, 2026Love documentary rabbit holes? MagellanTV has more than 4,000 films and series exploring history, science, and culture. Get lifetime access for $139.97 (Reg. $999).
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March 11, 2026 | David SzondyRobinson’s R66 Turbinetruck looks like many other light cargo helicopters, yet something about it seems a little off. But what? Oh, right – instead of a cockpit, the aircraft has a pair of clamshell doors and no place for a crew.
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March 11, 2026Just because MacBooks have a reputation for safety doesn’t mean they’re immune to viruses. Be proactive with the Mac-First Cyber Protection App, Moonlock, available for $29.99 (MSRP $54) for a one-year subscription.
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