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Quarterhorse 2.1 takes flight on way to beating 50-year-old SR-71 record
March 03, 2026
| David Szondy
Aerospace startup Hermeus has taken another step toward challenging the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird’s legendary supersonic speed record as the company’s uncrewed Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 lifted off from Spaceport America in New Mexico on March 2, 2026 for its maiden flight.
Temperature-sensitive tires automatically deploy retractable studs
March 03, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Finnish tire brand Nokian has launched a winter tire that features studs which deploy only when it's cold out – so they bite into the ice and give you better traction. It's all thanks to a proprietary 3-layer construction technology.
Clever cycling gadget puts power metering where your cleat is
March 03, 2026
| Ben Coxworth
Traditional power meters are mounted on just one bike, limiting their use to that particular vehicle. Such is not the case with the cleat-integrated CycloWatt, however, which can be used with as many road bikes as you can lay your hands on.
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March 03, 2026The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 isn’t just a laptop or a tablet. It gives you the benefit of both. A sleek, 2-in-1 device, it has all the processing power of a powerful laptop with the portability of a tablet. And it's 72% off right now.
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March 03, 2026 | Adam WilliamsMysa is the Swedish word for "cozy," which is a fitting name for this affordable cabin-like tiny house. Designed as a compact but extra-wide non-towable home, it would suit being used as a vacation retreat or a guesthouse.
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March 03, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonAs someone who's spent the year living in five countries, I now see why quality luggage is worth the investment. And it's why I'm excited about the debut of this titanium case – which has nearly 2,000 backers. It's also 71% off for two more days.
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March 02, 2026 | David SzondyAustralia's Hypersonix Launch Systems has made a historic launch of its next-generation DART AE hypersonic aircraft from Wallops Island, Virginia. Taking off aboard Rocket Lab's HASTE launch vehicle, the DART AE reached a top speed of Mach 8.
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March 02, 2026 | C.C. WeissBerg shook up the camper scene when it introduced the CX6, a neat squaredrop that expands out in every direction to create a huge base camp for 6 people. Now it's packaged that same shell into a 3-/4-person camper sized perfectly for a family.
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March 02, 2026Meet the AdGuard Family Plan, a lifetime subscription that keeps your browsing smooth, safe, and seriously satisfying. For just $11 until March 8 (MSRP $169.99), you can block ads, protect up to nine devices, and even manage what the kids see online.
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March 02, 2026 | Shirl LeighThe Caerus Steadicam was initially designed for wheelchair users to work in the film industry, but there are advantages also for the able-bodied since the weight distribution is spread out on the wheelchair, and there's no need for tracks or dollies.
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March 02, 2026 | Stefan IonescuThe Swoop ASM is a long-tail cargo ebike designed for families, offering high payload capacity, a smooth ride, a Shimano EP-6 motor, automatic shifting, powerful brakes, and included accessories. Pre-orders start at $4,499 including launch discounts.
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March 02, 2026 | Adam WilliamsWith its Avalon 32', Dragon Tiny Homes has revealed an all-new tiny house that's ready for full-time family living. It features a spacious interior layout that manages to pack three bedrooms into a towable interior.
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March 02, 2026XR is ready to grow up. With PICO OS 6, gaming meets real productivity in a seamless spatial workspace – no mode switching, no workflow breaks. Powered by next-gen dual-chip hardware, this could be the moment XR shifts from toy to true tool.
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