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Extra-wide tiny house puts a terrace up top and sleeps five inside
July 22, 2026
| Adam Williams
Though it only has a compact footprint, this tiny house expands its living area significantly with a rooftop terrace. Inside, it features a space-saving layout that's packed with storage and sleeps five.
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.
Light Flip phone takes a nostalgic approach to killing screen time
July 22, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
For its fourth product, anti-distraction device maker Light has gone with a retro flip-phone form factor. This physical design encourages you to be even more intentional with your screen time.
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July 21, 2026 | David SzondyEven aircraft carriers are joining the drone age. Elbit Systems has unveiled a concept to convert standard commercial merchant ships into modular carriers capable of launching and retrieving its Hermes 650 Spark fixed-wing unmanned aircraft.
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July 21, 2026From relaxed campground rides to gear-hauling getaways and off-road exploration, Kingbull’s Ranger, Voyager 2.0, and Hunter 2.0S are built for different outdoor adventures—with limited-time summer savings.
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July 21, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodWe got to ride the upcoming Norton Atlas in Iceland this past week. Around 125 miles of riding in the most adventure-biased terrain in the world gave us a pretty good idea of the adventure tourer, it's strengths and weaknesses. Read our full review.
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July 21, 2026 | C.C. WeissRather than encompass the "toolbox in your pocket" nature of the typical multitool, the all-new Leatherman Adapter is designed to serve as a secondary companion, the perfect partner-in-crime for a more fully loaded pocket EDC like the Arc.
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July 21, 2026 | Maryna Holovnova3D printing is already widely used in medicine for implants, dental crowns, hearing aids, and more. Now, researchers have found a way to 3D print personalized contact lenses that could transform the lives of people who struggle to find a proper fit.
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July 21, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalWe've seen a couple of nifty screwdrivers that have room to hold their own driver bits. Thanks to clever design, this new one packs a whopping 24 bits in a lightweight body that's way more compact than you'd expect.
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July 21, 2026Apple laptops don’t usually dip under $300, refurbished or otherwise, so take a look at this piece of fruit. It’s a 13-inch MacBook Air, grade-A refurbished, running an Intel Core i5 and rated for up to 12 hours on a charge.
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July 21, 2026 | David SzondyThis year's Farnborough International Air Show was the venue for a major announcement by Anduril. The company has developed Thunder, a group 5 autonomous tilt-rotor attack helicopter designed as a Loyal Wingman for combat choppers.
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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, 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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