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Life-saving autonomous drone could find people who fall off ships
June 18, 2026
| Etiido Uko
“Man overboard!” The dreaded call that starts a race against time and the often treacherous sea. Sadly, the sea often wins, mainly due to reaction times. Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) are now developing an onboard drone that aids rescues without human intervention.
World's first consumer wing-in-ground effect aircraft takes flight
June 17, 2026
| Omar Kardoudi
Navee, a Chinese mobility brand best known for e-scooters and e-dirt bikes, just revived one of the Cold War's strangest engineering ideas, a craft called the WaveFly 5X that's half plane, half boat, and aimed it squarely at recreational riders.
'Smart' running safety vest packs radar, GPS and emergency alert system
June 18, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
Whether you’re running, cycling, or walking your dog, safety always comes first. RunSafePro is a smart vest designed to detect approaching traffic, improve your visibility, and send emergency alerts to your loved ones if something goes wrong.
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June 18, 2026 | Omar KardoudiBosch has launched its first hub motor, the Hub Line, targeting urban riders who want electric assist in a compact, lightweight package. Canyon and Vello are already on board, with both debuting Hub Line bikes at Eurobike next week.
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June 18, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonA semi-submersible aquaculture rig that holds more than 14 million gallons of water – 20 Olympic swimming pools' worth – has begun operating in the waters off Hainan Province. It's expected to produce more than 4,000 tonnes of fish in its first year.
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June 18, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Felicia is a compact and easily towable tiny house that focuses on freedom and simplicity. The home can optionally run off-grid, making it well suited to life away from campsites and trailer parks.
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June 18, 2026 | David SzondyOne for the "why hasn't this been done before?" department: Norway has greenlit construction of the world's first ocean ship tunnel. If the final budget receives parliamentary approval, work on the Stad Ship Tunnel will begin on the country's west coast.
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June 17, 2026FREESKY celebrates five years of all-terrain electric performance. Built on 20 years of manufacturing expertise and trusted by over 120,000 riders, the brand unveils its most powerful chapter yet: the 60V Warrior Ultra M-530, arriving August 2026.
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June 17, 2026 | Ben CoxworthCotton may be soft and warm, but we're told not to wear it for sports because it traps moisture, becoming wet and drawing heat away from the body. Well, scientists have created a fabric that repels moisture while replicating the coziness of cotton.
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June 17, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteAsus has taken ePaper computer monitors out of the niche market and into the mainstream with a 13.3-inch color E Ink touchscreen pairing a 35-Hz refresh rate with eye-comfort features and static images that remain visible without power.
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June 17, 2026 | Adam WilliamsPositioned on a mountain over 9,800 ft above sea level, the Titlis Tower began life as a telecommunications antenna, but following an ambitious renovation the structure has been transformed into a dramatic visitor destination.
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June 17, 2026Running out of storage is annoying. Paying for it every month is even worse. During Deal Days, you can get 1TB of Koofr Cloud Storage for a one-time $129.97 with code KOOFR and skip recurring fees for good.
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June 16, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe Atlas represents Norton's first serious attempt at entering one of motorcycling's most fiercely contested segments, and perhaps its clearest statement yet about where the reborn British marque is headed under TVS ownership.
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