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Tennis robot rallies with you – and then critiques your game
June 29, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
Technology has come for many jobs, and one that it seems to be targeting is that of the tennis coach. The Acemate S10 builds on other models that can fire balls at you on the court – by being able to return those balls to mimic a rally.
Extra-wide tiny house is built for comfortable family living
June 28, 2026
| Adam Williams
Downsizing is all well and good, but a family living on top of each other is bound to get old fast. The Old Man Pine addresses this with a spacious and well-thought-out layout that's a good fit for full-time family living.
Review: Sleek $200 projector nails picture, sound and ease of use
June 29, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
The Magcubic X7 home smart projector is a surprising package. At first glance, it looks more like a portable unit limited in function. But from sound to connectivity and picture quality, this easy-to-use projector is serious value for money.
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June 28, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonThe volatile seismic zone along the roughly 750-mile San Andreas Fault beneath California are "critically stressed" – a level of pressure that has reached its highest point in 1,000 years – increasing the likelihood of a big earthquake hitting the US.
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June 28, 2026 | C.C. WeissAfter a couple years of fast growth in the ultralight freestanding tent market, 2026 has been rather quiet. But a new player shatters the silence with an impressive solo freestander that drops in around 2 lb ... at half the price of some competitors.
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June 28, 2026Accidentally deleted iPhone photos? Dr.Fone recovers them even without backup. Connect, scan, restore in 3 steps. Preview and selectively recover to your phone or computer. Save your memories today.
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June 28, 2026 | Joe SalasLike me, you probably drank out of the hose when you were a kid, maybe even straight from the river ... then you learned about bacteria, viruses, got Montezuma's Revenge – or worse – from contaminated water and prefer it to be filtered now.
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June 28, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodThe Wolfstorm comes from Kyiv-based USC, which specializes in military equipment. Thanks to its near-zero heat signature and zero sound, it looks like the perfect tactical motorcycle for military use. But could we see it made available to the public?
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June 28, 2026Need to write a report, build a budget, organize email, or create a presentation? Microsoft Office remains one of the easiest ways to get all of that done—and right now, you can own it instead of paying for it every month.
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June 28, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteYashica’s Funtastic Keychain Camera brings lo-fi photography into your everyday carry universe, with a flip-up selfie screen, 1-MP sensor, microSD storage, collectible designs, and a sub-US$30 price for intentionally imperfect snaps.
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June 28, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalFrench upstart Vela Transport hopes to cut shipping emissions by 99% with its marine logistics service. It'll use wind power to propel custom sailboats across the Atlantic Ocean with palletized cargo on board, negating the need for fossil fuels.
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June 27, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAmflow's versatile new ebike breaks out of the brand's eMTB comfort zone. The TL Carbon does everything from city commutes to loaded touring to trail riding, with plenty of power and functionality packed into a lightweight build.
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June 27, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaAs advanced as modern cameras are, they still struggle with mixed lighting conditions. New technology can adapt to changing light faster than the human eye, potentially making self-driving cars safer and even serving as a visual aid in the future.
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