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Review: Robot tennis coach is better than any human trainer I've ever had
February 11, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
We have certainly entered the age of AI robots doing the jobs we formerly relied on humans for. Some are yet to do it as well, but the Pongbot Pace S Pro is the best tennis coach I've had – even if it doesn't criticize my poor two-handed backhand grip.
Ford Nugget camper van gains aero-swept high roof and all-wheel drive
February 10, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
While Ford's high-rising, hard-sided "winterproof" Nugget High Roof camper van is available to order, it's not available with AWD. Nugget Schmiede fills the gap with a sleek, window-lined high roof planted on a Nugget with all-wheel drive.
Big blimp uses blades to pull wind power out of the sky
February 11, 2026
| Etiido Uko
Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... a 20,000 cubic-meter power-generating airship, floating 6,560 ft (2,000 meters) above the ground. Introducing the S2000 stratospheric airborne wind energy system – or the S2000 SAWES.
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February 11, 2026Planning a trip? Babbel helps you learn to speak and understand a new language before you go—with practical lessons you can use right away, online or offline, on mobile or desktop.
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February 11, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaFor outdoor enthusiasts who are always looking for lightweight, all-in-one gear, TiStove could be a game-changer. It’s a compact titanium stove that works with multiple fuel types, fits in a pocket, and could replace your entire cooking set.
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February 11, 2026 | Adam WilliamsWith its length of just 23.7 ft, the Tiny Amsterdam is a bite-sized tiny house that would suit regular travel or use as a vacation home. Despite its modest size, its layout maximizes living space, meaning it looks surprisingly spacious inside.
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February 11, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteEpson has unveiled the EB-XQ2030B, billed as the world’s smallest and lightest 30,000-lumen 4K projector. Aimed at rental, staging, and immersive installations, it focuses on making extreme projection easier to deploy, hide, and manage.
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February 10, 2026 | David SzondyAs US-based aerospace manufacturer Natilus secures US$28 million in additional financing, the company has revealed the latest supersized version of its Horizon blended-wing airliner that upgrades the basic design into a double-decker for cargo.
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February 10, 2026 | Jay KakadeFor the first time, researchers have tracked how deer use photoluminescent markers as signposts on trees to communicate with one another. Their unique visual acuity allows them to see in ultraviolet wavelengths invisible to human eyes.
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February 10, 2026 | Michael FrancoResearchers have discovered a certain kind of sugar that is only found on the surface of bacteria. Targeting it could lead to an entirely new class of immunotherapeutic drugs designed to target and eliminate at least one deadly, drug-resistant bug.
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February 10, 2026Modern work demands reliable software. This Microsoft Office Professional 2021 + Windows 11 Pro bundle is available for just $44.97 (MSRP $418.99), offering a one-time upgrade that covers both productivity and performance in a single purchase.
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February 10, 2026 | Ben CoxworthIn order to stay compact and lightweight, most folding bikes have just a single chainring, limiting their hillclimbing capabilities. The Easy Ride is made to address that issue, by incorporating two shiftable gears into a custom single-ring crankset.
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February 10, 2026 | Paul RiddenAWOL Vision has launched a new projector designed to deliver 4K sharpness and definition when scaled large. The Aetherion UST tri-laser entertainment hub promises "a 200-inch Dolby Vision, triple-laser cinema for less than the cost of a premium TV."
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