Technology, Innovation & Outdoor News
100-ton buoy earns wave energy's first world safety certificate
July 21, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
A Swedish device that mimics the human heart to turn ocean swells into electricity has just cleared a hurdle that's kept wave power sidelined for decades: it passed the strictest safety test in the marine energy industry.
Work finally begins on 2 World Trade Center supertall skyscraper
July 20, 2026
| Adam Williams
Construction has officially begun on New York City's most high-profile supertall skyscraper. Rising to a height of 1,226 ft, 2 World Trade Center will finally complete the rebuilt World Trade Center skyline.
World first: Koala gets life-changing two-shot chlamydia vaccine
July 20, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
Ten months on from the huge news that a chlamydia vaccine had been approved for Australia's koalas, a young female has become the first to receive the groundbreaking medicine in a new dose-and-implant format that makes large-scale treatment possible.
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July 20, 2026 | Joe SalasI've never been one to shy away from trying something new, even if it's dangerous, scary, intimidating, daunting, and all the other adjectives that would make most people go "Oh, heck no!" Electric unicycle? Challenge accepted.
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July 20, 2026 | C.C. WeissWith help from a transforming floor plan, the Bürstner Habiton X delivers longitudinal sleeping accommodations within a rugged, compact footprint. It's the perfect all-wheel drive camper van for off-road adventure.
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July 20, 2026Titaner’s Hornbill pairs a 16° M390 edge with a fuller, hand-filling profile, a crossbar-style lock, and titanium or G10 handles—bringing more control and confidence to everyday cutting.
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July 20, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaSome of the smartest engineering ideas are inspired by nature. A new robotic gripper, EleTac, borrows its design from the tip of an elephant’s trunk and it’s reportedly capable of not only detecting and holding objects, but also “feeling” them.
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July 20, 2026 | Shirl LeighMost repair tools for the DIYer are functional, but can be cumbersome to carry around. The T.Fix, however – a triangular pocket-sized tool on Kickstarter – is a balance of function, versatility and modern elegant design.
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July 20, 2026 | Adam WilliamsOne common way of maximizing space in a tiny house is by embracing an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The Shak leans into this idea by opening up almost its entire interior to the outside – even including the bathroom.
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July 20, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteSony's RX10 V ends a nine-year wait for a new all-in-one superzoom, keeping the 24-600mm Zeiss lens while adding Alpha-grade subject recognition, 30-fps bursts, 4K 120p video, and a much bigger battery.
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July 20, 2026Right now, you can grab a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 ($199), 94% off, with BitLocker, Hyper-V, and Copilot all included.
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July 19, 2026Meet the GOKO M6, an AI-powered 4WD robotic lawn mower designed for tough terrain. With CyberNav™ Fusion Navigation, QuadVision AI, dual cutting modes, and 42° climbing ability, it makes lawn care effortless.
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July 19, 2026 | Aaron TurpenToyota's first real swing at a mainstream battery-electric vehicle, in the awkwardly named bZ4X, felt like it had been designed by committee. Did a name change improve things?
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