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Ordinary Wi-Fi can identify people with nearly 100% accuracy
August 26, 2026
| Etiido Uko
“Better the devil you know ...” That’s a worst-case scenario. The best case is an angel you know. But what if that angel was somewhat of a devil all along? Researchers have shown that ordinary Wi-Fi can serve as a powerful surveillance tool.
World's first laser-beam mosquito shooter is now available to buy
August 24, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
This personal air defense system that tracks and shoots mosquitoes with a blue laser is officially available now. The runaway crowdfunding hit has been scaled up by its makers and is available for preorder from the company Photon Matrix's website.
Battle of $1,500 e-dirt bikes: Engwe Eagle vs Buffseek R01 vs Tasaca T500
August 26, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
We pit 3 electric dirt bikes against each other: the ENGWE Eagle, Buffseek R01, and Tasaca T500-V58. All are fighting for attention in roughly the same $1,000 to $1,500 neighborhood. Targeted at younger folks, these promise proper dirt-bike thrills.
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August 26, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaWhat happens when a device becomes so small that there’s no room left for a battery or motor? Scientists have found a way to power tiny devices and robots and make them move by using sound.
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August 25, 2026 | Mike McRaeWhen a 17th-century woman’s bones were discovered with such odd accoutrements as part of her burial in a Polish cemetery, archeologists knew they had stumbled across something a little different. Their findings are even more fascinating.
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August 25, 2026Built for rough streets during the week and off-road escapes on weekends, the Kingbull Rover 2.0 combines full suspension, fat tires, a 750W Bafang motor, and a 720Wh battery in one versatile $1,199 e-bike.
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August 25, 2026 | David SzondyThe new Space Age looks to be shifting into top gear as SpaceX signs an agreement with the state of Louisiana for the company to invest US$100 billion to build the world's largest spaceport that could conduct over 10,000 launches per year.
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August 25, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalFor years, America's been in the chokehold of oversized pickup trucks, but common sense – and more reasonably proportioned utes – may soon prevail. VW has just revealed the Tukan in Brazil. Could it make a trip over to the US?
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August 25, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThis log cabin-style tiny house looks more like it belongs in the woods rather than being towed behind a truck. It combines a rustic exterior with a spacious interior that sleeps up to four in comfort.
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August 25, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAre household humanoid robots getting cheaper already? We've only just begun seeing companies start to make promises about machines that can do your laundry and tidy up rooms. A SF-based startup is now making one that you can bring home for $1,688.
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August 25, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallGordon Murray Special Vehicles has unveiled its spectacular new S1, a 681-hp, 12,100-rpm V12 supercar with three seats, a manual gearbox and a sub-1,000-kg curb weight. Just 64 will be built.
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August 25, 2026 | Omar KardoudiThe Pod Mini 2.0 macro-lighting module goes wireless with Bluetooth and app control, adds an aerospace-grade aluminum shell, and fixes battery drain – all to help photographers capture otherworldly images of the tiny world around us.
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August 24, 2026Ausom’s Back to School Sale cuts prices on five e-scooters, with options for campus trips, daily commutes and weekend rides. Save on the L2 Max Dual Motor and other select electric scooters with special coupon codes through September 7.
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