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Slim, "podular" 10-in-1 multitool packs like a pen, works much harder
February 05, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
In a sharp break from traditional multitool forms, the all-new Pockitrod takes on a slimmer pen-like design. But instead of a single body, the shaft actually comprises a series of tiny pods, each of which brings a new function to the table.
The US now has the first dual-action eye drop for age-related vision loss
February 03, 2026
| Bronwyn Thompson
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark eye drop that uses a combined dose of medication to restore age-related near-sightedness, without the need for surgery, for longer than anything else on the market – and with fewer side effects.
Wood scraps turn 'useless' desert sand into concrete
February 05, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
A team of researchers might soon have you walking on desert sand, no matter how far from the dunes you might live. This group of engineers has developed a method to transform it into a new construction material that's perfect for pavements.
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February 05, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteROLI has unveiled an AI Music Coach that uses hand tracking and conversational AI to give real-time feedback on players’ piano technique. Launching with its new Airwave hardware, the system aims to make solo practice feel more like guided instruction.
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February 05, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallIs this the Bentley off-roader we’ve all been waiting for? The wider, taller and, to our eyes, sexier Bentayga X Concept is luxurious AND tough enough to tackle an ice-race debut in the Austrian Alps.
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February 05, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodNot too long ago, the Thruxton motorcycle carried the mantle of a true café racer, rather than merely wearing the outer skin. It’s long been discontinued, but that hasn't stopped Triumph from coming up with a special limited-edition café racer.
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February 04, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonShanghai robotics startup DroidUp has launched what it calls "a beautifully designed and expressive bionic robot" that is touted as "the world's first highly bionic robot that deeply integrates human aesthetics and advanced humanoid movement."
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February 04, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThose car door handles that blend into the exterior door panel for a sleek look might soon be a thing of the past – and China's taking the lead in outlawing them to improve vehicle safety.
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February 04, 2026 | David SzondyThere's a new contender for the US Navy's F/A-XX Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and it looks like something out of Batman's hangar thanks to a peculiar triple-fuselage design.
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February 04, 2026AI can do all your least favorite tasks for you. Leverage the Internet’s best AI tools to do your dirty work with the all-in-one tool, 1min.AI for $99.99 (MSRP $540).
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February 04, 2026 | Shirl LeighFor anyone who's always eating on the go, you now have another option to manage hot meals while commuting without requiring the use of a microwave oven. The HeatWave Go is a self-heating lunch box that uses infrared technology to warm up meals.
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February 04, 2026 | C.C. WeissInflate all the things. That seems to be the strategy at Bote, the inflatable watercraft company now launching the Hangout Shade series. The sunshades work on land or pair with Bote's floating swim platforms to sailgate the day away atop the water.
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February 04, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodWhy do ebikes have to be grossly expensive and inaccessible? That seems to be the exact question the folks at Heybike asked. The answer comes in the form of Villain – a compact e-dirt bike priced at just $1,399 that delivers serious performance.
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